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.
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Customer Reviews
This was a really fun make. The instructions are great and the bikini looks beautiful.
I had a lot of fun making view 2 with two colours and I think it looks great. I will probably make another one for next year.
This was my first time using this kind of fabric and sewing this kind of clothing and closetcose as always helped me every step of the way! From the blogs to help me think about sewing swimwear to sew alongs and knowing I can trust the pattern and the instructions I can totally recommend this pattern to others. I can’t wait to make more bikinis for my wardrobe
