Good news for all the sewists who fell for our PALOMA bodysuit: its video tutorial is now available. From cutting to finishing, we guide you step by step to successfully sew your bodysuit, even if it’s your first time making this type of garment. Get comfortable, start the video, and sew at your own pace.
👉 Discover the PALOMA bodysuit video tutorial
PALOMA, a bodysuit pattern to customize as you wish
PALOMA is a women’s bodysuit pattern designed to be versatile. It comes with 3 necklines, 2 sleeve lengths, and an optional slit, allowing you to create several versions from a single pattern. Available from size 32 to 52, it is rated at an intermediate sewing level: an ideal project if you’ve already sewn a few pieces and want to try working with knit fabrics.
Worn under a skirt, high-waisted pants, or summer shorts, the bodysuit offers a clean, flawless line that never gaps and always stays in place. It’s the piece that structures an outfit while remaining ultra-comfortable.
Why a video tutorial makes all the difference
Sewing a bodysuit can often be intimidating, especially because of two steps: attaching the neckline and the famous snap crotch. The video tutorial removes these barriers. Seeing the technique in motion, at the right speed, is worth more than pages of instructions: you immediately understand how to stretch the ribbing, position the snaps, and achieve a neat finish.
The tutorial specifically guides you through:
- choosing and preparing the knit fabric (jersey, stretch jersey);
- assembling the shoulders and sides;
- attaching the different necklines offered by the pattern;
- making short or long sleeves;
- finishing the crotch and attaching the snap buttons.
At any step where you get stuck, just pause the video, replicate the motion, then resume. It’s like having a sewing workshop at home, available whenever you want.
Which fabric to choose for your PALOMA bodysuit?
The bodysuit is sewn in stretch knit: a jersey with elastane ensures support and comfort all day long. For your first version, choose a stable, not too thin cotton jersey, which is easier to handle. Once comfortable, you can explore more technical knits or prints that will make all the difference.
Quick tip: always prewash your fabric before cutting, and use a jersey needle along with a stretch stitch (zigzag or serger) so your seams follow the fabric’s elasticity.
Ready to sew your bodysuit?
The video tutorial is here to make your PALOMA bodysuit a success, from the first cut to the last snap. If you don’t have the pattern yet, you can find it in printed version or PDF version to print.
Start the video, get your machine out, and treat yourself to the perfect handmade bodysuit:
👉 Watch the PALOMA bodysuit video tutorial
And above all, share your creations with the Ikatee community — your versions of PALOMA are our greatest source of inspiration!
