Sophie Swimsuit Pattern
Fabric and Supplies
SUGGESTED FABRIC
Body: Swimsuit lycra with 4-way stretch (at least 50% crosswise stretch).
Lining: Swim lining with 4-way stretch (100% nylon suggested)
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS
Fabric (58" / 1.5m): All sizes = 1yd/1m
Lining All sizes: .75 yd / .7m
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- 1/4yd (.22m) bra cup foam for cups (suggested but optional)
- Underwire (suggested but optional) 1yd (.9m) of underwire channelling (suggested but optional)
- 1/2 yd (.5m) clear elastic for cups sewn without foam Stretch needles (important to avoid skipped stitches)
- 3/8” rubber or “swimwear” elastic (3.5 yds for swimsuit, 5 yds for bikini)
- Polyester thread 1 x 1” S-hooks or 1” swim closure (bikini top only)
- 4 x 3/8” S-hooks for swim straps, View A
- Small piece of bra lining for bridge stabilization
- Power mesh for center front of View A (optional)
- Measuring tape
- Chalk pencil or other marking tool
Details
Sewing level: Intermediate
Sizes: 0 - 20, 5 cup sizes per size (approx A, B, C, D, DD/E). See our sizing chart here.
Finished measurements: See complete final measurements here
Instructions: English or French Print at Home File (Letter & A4): 12-15 pages, sizes are not layered.
Copy Shop (36"x48" / A0): 1 page, sizes are not layered.