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Top Picks in Womens Bathing Suits by shopping deals guru
When the weather heats up, and the days get longer, pool parties and beach days become a must. And with those wonderful events come the need for new women's bathing suits. With so many styles, and cuts--from bikini to strapless, one-pieces, to tankinis--not to mention endless cuts, it can be difficult to select the shape and style for you. It's tough to pick out the perfect choice that not only suits your style, but body type, as well. We've searched high and low for a range of women's bathing suits that will make those beach parties and poolside extravaganzas twice as fun! So, don't dive into the pool (or women's swimsuit side of the store) without first checking out a few of our absolute favorites, and we promise it really will be a happy summer!
Let's kick things off with one of the sexiest, most stylish one-piece suits around! Lacoste's 'Contrast Finished Strapless Bathing Suit' offers one of the coolest, yet most classic shapes around, and does it in a new, fresh way. This ninety-four-percent Polyamide, six-percent elastane suit bodes a strapless top, which pairs perfectly with its mid-cut retro-styled bottom. Classified as a classic fit, what Lacoste piece would be complete without the small Croc applique that sits just above the right leg opening. Available in Goji berry pink or black, this look works wonders with its complimentary white accenting along the top and bottom, for a saucy, yet classy line. We love the idea of sporting this sassy suit with an oversized sunhat and white flip flops. If you want to dress it up a little bit as you're heading from the pool to beachside drinks, couple this piece with white espadrilles and a print sarong. Regardless of your personal take on accenting it, you really cannot go wrong in this outstanding one-piece!
After checking out a retro kickback one-piece, let's switch things up, and move over to a sassy, progressive two-piece. You may have caught Poko Pano Swimwear's 'Britney Bikini' on the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Miami! This sexy suit boasts an adjustable swimsuit halter-top (complete with small built-in padding), and can be worn criss-crossed in front, or in traditional halter-top tied style. Boasting a moderate American cut, its bottoms bear adjustable ties on one side, while the other connects with funky gold hardware that does not heat up in the sun. Constructed of Brazilian lycra, this lovely look is fully lined, and comes in both black and bronze color choices. We love the idea of coupling this cool choice with gold gladiator sandals and cut-off jean shorts. Or, if you want to glamorize it a bit, toss on a metallic sun cover up. This really is the perfect option for those of you looking to sun in Miami! Sport this suit with sass, and we guarantee you'll have a fabulous time.
What would a swimsuit article be without at least one fantastic string bikini? We're rounding things out with this classic, and ever-popular, style. Insight's 'Borderline Bikini' takes this fun shape and plays a bit with funky fabric. Boasting shiny Italian nylon lycra in regular triangle top and tie-side bottoms. This cool cut's quilt stripe yardage slider boasts a pink-themed print, which is perfectly topped off with diagonal black stripes for a slightly punk look. Toss on your favorite pair of black flip flops and Ray Ban sunglasses for an edgy look that won't steer you wrong.
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Sewing machine - Janome 11590 - is this good for quilt/applique?
Hi All,
My husband is getting me a sewing machine for my birthday and I've been eyeing this one on eBay as it seems a good price. I will be using it for making quilts and appliques.
Does anyone know of any much needed features on this machine (for quilting and applique) that I may be aware of? I am still a newbee to sewing and these techniques so any advice would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!!
MM
The fact that it's not on the current Janome site and there are no reviews of it at patternreview.com makes me a tad nervous... I certainly wouldn't consider it without sewing on it.
For piecing, any machine that can do a straight stitch will work fine. I've made (and quilted) lots of quilts on machines like a Singer 15 or an old White Dressmaker. Applique usually uses a zigzag stitch of some sort,,, a zigzag, a blindhem, a mock blanket stitch, or similar. Again, there are plenty of machines out there that can do it.
The things that I find most useful when quilting are a good sized harp (the space between the needle and the righthand pillar), servo or stepper motors, which give full punching force of the needle, even at very slow speeds (mechanicals can stall at low speed when you're trying to talk them into doing something heavy), and selectable needle up or down on stopping. Multiple needle positions that you can use to fudge that scant quarter inch seam can also be helpful. These features would tend to push me towards electronic machines, which seem to be starting at about $350 new around here (I'm in the PNW). Used machines are fairly plentiful and a better bargain.
I'm going to suggest that you go to as many sewing machine dealers as you can reasonably do and try out some machines... new machines, used machines, mechanicals and electronics and look for a machine that "just feels right" to you. Don't buy by number of stitches or stitch functions per dollar -- but do consider if the machine seems sturdy, if it tends to bounce around when you're sewing flat out, how convenient it is to use (you may want a knee lift presser foot lever), etc.
Also, there's no reason why you can't start with a basic machine and buy another when you grow into it. If you're going to be doing lots of classes where you have to bring Your Own machine to class, you might want to look at one of the smaller basic machines, like the Janome Jem series -- and then when the machine quilting bug hits you, buy a fancier one with a bigger harp. Most of us with a bad case of the sewing bug seem to have a couple of machines -- that way, when one's not behaving, you've got a backup.
Whatever you buy, make sure it's not going to frustrate you. Machines that "just work" are a pleasure to use -- but the ones that fight you just take the fun out of sewing.
