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Classic Swimsuit

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The Classic Swimsuit is a timeless one-piece swimsuit with shaped cups, full lining, and many additional support options.

Instant download digital sewing pattern. Includes sizes XXS-5XL with cups AA to M.

Options
• Plain or gathered front
• Powermesh for additional support
• Foam cups
• Underwire
• Power bar
• Thin or wide straps with optional elastic

Features
• Intermediate (suitable for adventurous beginners)
• Fully lined
• Shaped bra-style cups
• Regular cut leg
• Straight back
• Straight straps
• Packed with pro tips and expert advice
• Includes full size, print-at-home pattern pieces
• Includes step-by-step tutorial with photos
• Instant-download digital sewing pattern

Main Fabric – This swimsuit has been designed for 4-way stretch knit fabrics with 40-50% stretch to create a snug fit. Lycra gives extra stretch and has excellent recovery. Great choices are nylon lycra or jersey polyester lycra. Increasing the amount of lycra/ elastane will provide a tighter, more compression feel to the fit.

Lining Fabric – These are typically similar to swimsuit fabrics. They are often a little lighter in weight and have more stretch – a good example is halenka lining which is soft and stretchy, however it can be transparent. You can also use a regular swimsuit fabric instead of a swimsuit lining (as shown throughout the tutorial), as this offers more support. 

OPTIONAL Power Mesh – For additional support you can add a 4-way stretch power mesh to the front, back and cup pieces.

: Make a splash this summer with a brand-new me-made one-piece that won’t go out of style! The Classic Swimsuit sewing pattern comes in sizes XXS to 5Xl with cup sizes AA to M.

Notions

  • OPTIONAL Underwires – You will need underwire casing and underwires.
    • Underwire Casing - 1 ½ yards
    • Underwires -  1x pair full cup
  • OPTIONAL Pre-finished foam padding -  ¼ yard.
  •  3 ½ yards of ⅜-inch cotton swimwear elastic
  • OPTIONAL Cotton swimwear elastic for straps - 1.25 yards
    • Thin Strap OPTION: ⅜ inch wide
    • Wide Strap OPTION: ¾ inch wide
  • Polyester thread to match

Tools

  • Sewing machine
  • Pins or clips
  • Scissors
  • Tape measure or ruler
  • Optional zipper foot
  • Optional walking foot
  • Disappearing ink pen or tailor's chalk