Sew your own swimming suit with this modest bathing suit pattern that keeps you covered but is fitted enough to let you swim freely.
Pattern includes instructions how to make a shelf bra insert, attached leggings, and a lightly gathered sarong skirt with a knotted tie. Bathing suit will be stretchy.
Materials needed:
- Use 4-way stretch swimsuit fabric that’s 80% nylon, 20% spandex for best results. (See chart below for the yardage needed)
- 100% nylon fabric for lining
- Poly laminated foam fabric for cups
- Elastic that’s designed for bathing suits
Size Chart
X-Small:
- Bust: 31-32″
- Waist: 25-26″
- Hip: 34-36″
- Torso: 53-57″
- Yardage: 1.5
Small:
- Bust: 33-34″
- Waist: 27-28″
- Hip: 36-37″
- Torso: 58-59″
- Yardage: 1.5
Medium:
- Bust: 35-36″
- Waist: 29-30″
- Hip: 38-39″
- Torso: 60-61″
- Yardage: 1.75
Large:
- Bust: 37-38″
- Waist: 30-33″
- Hip: 40-42″
- Torso: 62-64″
- Yardage: 1.75
X-Large:
- Bust: 40-42″
- Waist: 34-36″
- Hip: 43-44″
- Torso: 65-66″
- Yardage: 2
