Faye Swimsuit Pattern
Fabric and Supplies
SUGGESTED FABRIC
- Swimsuit lycra with 4-way stretch (at least 50% crosswise stretch).
- Swim lining with 4-way stretch (100% nylon suggested) - you may also use swimsuit fabric in lieu of lining
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (0-20 SIZE RANGE)
All yardage is for 58" / 1.5 m wide fabric.
View A (High Waist Bikini + Straight Strap Top)- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 0-20: 3/4 yard / 0.75m
- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 0-6: 1/2 yard / 0.5m, Sizes 8-20: 3/4 yard / 0.75m
- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 0-10:3/4 yard / 0.75m, Sizes 12-20: 1 yard / 1m
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (14-32 SIZE RANGE)
All yardage is for 58" / 1.5 m wide fabric.
View A (High Waist Bikini + Straight Strap Top)- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 14-16: 3/4 yard / 0.75m, Sizes 18-32: 1 yard / 1m
- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 14-22: 3/4 yard / 0.75m, Sizes 24-32: 1 yard / 1m
- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 14-28: 1 yard / 1m, Sizes 20-32: 1.25 yard / 1.2m
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- 3/8" (10 mm) rubber or cotton blend swim elastic
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0-20 size range:
- View A: 6 yards
- View B: 6-7 yards
- View C = 6 yards
- 14-32 size range
- View A: 5-7 yards
- View B: 5-7 yards
- View C = 7 yards
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0-20 size range:
- Polyester thread in matching color
- Marking tool
- Tube turner
- Stretch needles
- Optional: 1 yd (1m) x 3/4" (19 mm) bra band or swimwear elastic for underbust support in one-piece
Details
Sewing level: Confidant beginner
Sizes: 0-20 and 14-32 (see our sizing chart here)
Instructions: English & French
Print at Home File (Letter & A4): Sizes 0-20 (33 pages), Sizes 14-32 (41 pages), sizes are layered.
Copyshop file (36x48 / A0): Sizes 0-20 (2 pages), Sizes 14-32 (2 pages), sizes are layered.
