Bombshell Swimsuit Pattern
Fabric and Supplies
SUGGESTED FABRIC
Swimsuit lycra and swimsuit lining
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS
45" / 1.14m
0-8 = 1.5 yd/1.4m, 10-16 = 2yd/1.8m, 18-20 = 2.25yd/2m
60" / 1.5m
0-8 = 1 yd/1m, 10-16 = 1.5yd/1.4m, 18-20 = 2yd/1.8m
Lining
0-8 = .5yd/.5m 10-20 = 1 yd/1m,
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- 4 yards 1/4” rubber or “swimwear” elastic
- Needles designed for “stretch” fabrics
- Polyester thread
- Measuring tape
- Chalk pencil or other marking tool
- One pair of foam cups (optional)
Details
Sewing level: Intermediate
Sizes: 0 - 20 (see our sizing chart here)
Instructions: English or French
Print at Home File (Letter & A4): 32 pages, sizes are not layered.
Copy Shop/A0 File: 2 pages (36" x 48"), sizes are not layered.
Helpful Resources
Sewalong
- PT 1: Materials Requirements
- PT 2: Prepping Pattern Pieces
- PT 3: Cutting Fabric and Gathering Back Pieces
- PT 4: Preparing the Front Lining and Bust Ruching for View A
- PT 5: Gathering Your Front Fabric, Assembling the Front and Back
- PT 6: Inserting Elastic into Leg Openings and Finishing View C
- PT 7: Making a Bikini Top to Wear With View C
- PT 8: Finishing View A
- PT 9: Finishing View B