
Featuring: Very fitted through the upper bust, bust, waist and hips, full coverage, one piece swimming suit with a deep V neckline and underbust shaping. All options come with a built in shelf bra that is integrated into the lining. Can be finished with a half circle opening at the back or as a solid back. Optional V or straight hem shaped flared skirt cover-up attached to the underbust seam. Comes with regular, full and fuller bust options.
Options for bust (cup volume):
* Regular bust (under 3.5 in upper bust/full bust difference)
* Full bust (3.5-6 in upper bust/full bust difference)
* Fuller bust (over 6 in upper bust/full bust difference)
The pattern offers the following options:
View A - One-piece swimming suit
View B - One-piece swimming suit with a skirt overlay
View C - One piece swimming suit with a back opening
Techniques to master: serging, topstitching, attaching elastic. This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine.
Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.
WHAT'S INSIDE
1. PDF tutorial with pictures (24 pages, illustrated)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided pattern in sizes XXS-4XL in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height (36 pages suit + optional 20-30 pages elastic guide)
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes XXS-4XL in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height (2 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes XXS-4XL in REGULAR/PETITE/TALL height
5. Email/Facebook group support
SIZING
The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, PETITE and TALL with sizes from XXS to 4XL in Regular, Full and Fuller bust options
US0-US30
PETITE 152-160 cm /5 1” - 5 3”
REGULAR 162-170 cm / 5 4” - 5 6”
TALL 170-178 cm / 5 7” - 5 9”
DIFFICULTY
The pdf pattern is a beginner (3/10) level and moderately easy to sew.
First bralette might take 3-4 hours. Once you are familiar with construction process it might take 2-3 hours to complete.
FABRIC
Swim fabric with at least 50% horizontal and 50% vertical stretch and excellent recovery for the main fabric.
Whole suit US0-US22 1.1 m / 1 1/4 yards
Whole suit US24-US30 1.3 m / 1 1/2 yards
Swim lining or lightweight power mesh with similar to your main fabric stretch.
Whole suit US0-US22 0.9 m / 1 yard
Whole suit US24-US30 1.1 m / 1 1/4 yards
Skirt overlay (Add to total yardage for the suit)
Swim fabric with at least 50% horizontal and 50% vertical stretch and excellent recovery for the main fabric.
Skirt overlay US0-US24 0.5-0.65 m / 3/4 yards
NOTIONS
- Swim woven or clear elastic 10 mm / 3/8 in wide - 5-6 yards (exact measurements can be found in the tutorial).
- Elastic for under bust band (regular or swim) - 32 mm / 1 1/4 in wide. You can use more narrow elastic, however you will have to adjust the band accordingly (exact measurements can be found in the tutorial).
- Polyester / Cotton threads
- (optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread
The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, PETITE and TALL with sizes from XXS to 4XL in Regular, Full and Fuller bust options
US0-US30
PETITE 152-160 cm /5 1” - 5 3”
REGULAR 162-170 cm / 5 4” - 5 6”
TALL 170-178 cm / 5 7” - 5 9”