How to sew swimsuits for the whole family 🩱 2026 Family Swimsuit SAL
Learn to sew swimsuits step by step and create comfortable, stretchy and perfect swimsuits for the whole family with this Sew Along. Enjoy a guided project with video tutorials, patterns, and all the key techniques for sewing swimwear fabrics with a professional finish.
Join the Family Swimsuit SAL and have a unique experience sewing swimsuits for the whole family!
📌 UA SAL (Sew-Along) is an experience for sewing the same project together step by step, following a schedule and sharing the process in community.
Learn how to make swimsuits step by step this summer
This summer, take your sewing to the next level and try your hand at swimwear fabrics. With this Sew Along, you’ll learn to sew comfortable, stretchy swimsuits, perfect for enjoying the sun, the beach or the pool.
Get your materials and start sewing swimsuits
To join in, all you need are Katia Fabrics swimwear fabrics and basic sewing notions. Choose your favorite print and get ready to sew swimsuits for the whole family, step by step.
👉 With the purchase of swimwear fabrics, the patterns are free for the duration of the SAL.
How to sew swimsuits step by step with our SAL
The Family Swimsuit SAL starts on May 4, 2026, and spans 5 weeks.
Each week, we will publish a new video at katia.com so you can easily follow the project.
Designs included and techniques to sew swimsuits
The videos will showcase the following styles:
- Kids’ swimsuit
- Men’s swimsuit
- Women’s bikini
- Sarong
You’ll also learn all the key techniques and tricks for sewing swimsuits, so you can apply what you’ve learned to other projects.
With this knowledge, you’ll be able to sew any Katia Fabrics pattern, from swim tees and baby swimming trunks and briefs to children’s swimsuits, adapting them to your family’s needs.
👉 Only available for free during the SAL with the purchase of Katia Fabrics swimwear fabrics.
Share your experience with the community
One of the best parts of the SAL is sharing the process.
Share your progress, be inspired and ask questions in the Sew-Along Katia Fabrics Facebook group. You can also share your progress on Instagram with #FamilySwimsuitSAL, tagging @katiafabrics. Enjoy sewing in good company!
#FamilySwimsuitSAL
Project: Swimwear for the whole family
Instructors:@enjoy.couture and @tikitina.costura
Materials: Katia Fabrics swimwear fabrics (Swim Print, Swim Short, Swim Mesh)
Additional materials: Swimwear elastic, matching thread, mesh lining, scissors, clips and basic sewing notions
Level:Intermediate–Advanced
Start: 4 May 2026
Duration: 5 weeks
Pattern with videos: Pattern in PDF format (A4 and A0) available in English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German and Italian. Includes step-by-step video tutorials with sewing techniques for swimwear fabrics, with subtitles in several languages.
Start sewing swimsuits today
The 2026 Family Swimsuit SAL is the perfect opportunity to learn how to sew swimsuits, create your own designs, and enjoy sewing a practical and stylish project.
