About: This women’s one-piece swimsuit sewing pattern features two bodice styles and four body styles.
There are two bodice styles, Solid and Twisted. The twisted bodice has an adorable triangle cut-out below the bust with a unique twist at the top.
The four body styles include: Solid, Ruched, Short Skirt, and Long Skirt.
The Solid Body has one piece for the front and one for the back and is fully lined with enclosed seams at the legs and crotch.
The Ruched Body has three outer pieces for the front and the same for the back. It is fully lined without ruching for comfort.
Both skirt options begin at the natural waist with a full circle skirt. The long skirt falls just above the knee and the short skirt to the full hip.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Techniques Involved: Sewing knit fabric, topstitching, sewing elastic, burrito rolling for enclosed seams, and gathering (optional).
All files are PDF files that can be printed at home on Letter or A4 sized paper. Each pattern includes one file for the pattern and print-at-home pieces, and another file containing the copy shop A0 (33.1″ wide) pattern pieces. We’ve placed the pattern pieces on individual layers so you can print only the size(s) you need, saving you on paper and ink.
This pattern is designed for light to medium weight swim knit fabrics and requires at least 50% crosswise stretch. This fabric content gives the garment a four way stretch which gives the necessary coverage.
Additional Supplies:
- Pins or Clips
- Tape Measure
- Tape or Glue (For piecing pages together.)
- Paper & Fabric Scissors
- Matching Polyester Thread
- Ball Point or Stretch Needle
- Sewing Machine with stretch stitch
- Iron & Ironing Board or Mat
- Rotary Cutter, Mat, and Acrylic Ruler
- Fabric marking tool
Srydin –
This suit is so amazing! I can’t wait to make more. It’s somehow retro and modern. It is supportive and flattering. I love it so much. Will definitely be making for years.
Anisha –
I love this suit so much! It’s comfy, keeps everything in place, and the instructions are super comprehensive! 😍 Can’t wait to make more with all the options!
Lindsay (verified owner) –
Beautiful suit… Love that it is fully lined. Follow the instructions exactly and you will have a swimsuit in under a day…
Katie Franklin (verified owner) –
Very comfortable and flattering!! So many options and supportive up top!! I will definitely be making more 🙂
Courtney –
Best swim suit I have ever made! Super high quality and very supportive and comfy. A definite staple for every shape and size.
Crystal –
I love the coverage available with this option. My growing preteen girls are begging for one themselves.
Britney –
Gorgeous swim suit! So easy to put together and so comfortable to wear!
Harrysproudmom (verified owner) –
This was the first bathing suit I ever made and I cannot believe how easy the directions were to put together! Even better, I felt amazing in it when I put it on! You will not regret buying this one!
Shannen (verified owner) –
I normally don’t like one pieces but this is so comfy and flattering. I can wait to make a swim dress for the water parks and splash parks this summer
Susanne (verified owner) –
This is the best fitting bathing suit I have ever had. It has great support, and still makes me feel attractive.
All the options makes it a go to pattern for years to come, and I definite make more, especially since it is so easy to make with the great instructions it comes with.