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