Make a splash by sewing your own swimsuit or bikini with this pattern created in collaboration with designer .
With multiple versions to choose from, you can either keep it simple or add pretty details while building your swimwear sewing skills.
- One piece swimsuit with choice of high or low back
- Bikini with choice of high or low waist bottoms
- Scoop neckline finished with narrow binding and straps
- Optional neckline ruffle and leg ruffles
- Mid-cut leg
- Fully lined, with optional shelf bra and cups
SKILL LEVEL - Improver
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Main fabric: Four-way stretch knit swimwear fabric with at least 50% stretch in both directions. Look for a mix of nylon or polyester with elastane (AKA Lycra/Spandex). Shop our swimwear fabrics .
Lining: Swimwear lining, stretch mesh or more of your main fabric, with at least 50% stretch in both directions. Shop our swimwear lining .
SUPPLIES
- Swimwear fabric
- Matching polyester thread
- Lining fabric
- All versions: 8-10mm (5/16-3/8in) wide swimwear elastic
- Bikini version: 6mm (1/4in) wide
- Optional: Foam swimwear cups
- Sewing machine with adjustable zigzag stitch, stretch needle and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are helpful)
