Cashmerette Ipswich Swimsuit One-Piece and Bikini Sewing Pattern
Cashmerette
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£20.00
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Soak up the sun in the Ipswich Swimsuit! This modern pattern has two cleverly color-blocked variations: a one-piece swimsuit with a contrast waistband or a high-waisted bikini with piping detail. Both suits feature supportive straps, and an optional underwired foam swim bra and boning, so that you're comfortable lounging by the pool or playing volleyball on your favorite beach. Mix prints and colors for a swimsuit that celebrates your body and your creativity.
SEWING LEVEL: Intermediate
SIZING:12 to 28, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H).
RECOMMENDED FABRIC:
Swimsuit lycra/spandex, with 4-way stretch (at least 50% in both directions), swimsuit lining with 4-way stretch (at least 50% in both directional), optional contrast swimsuit/spandex for piping (View B). - See our range of suitable fabrics under https://lamazifabrics.com/collections/active-wear
NOTIONS:
All Views
Stretch needle, polyester thread
View A (One-piece)
5 yards (4.5 m) of ¼” – ⅜” (0.6 – 1 cm) rubber/swimwear elastic
2 yards (1.8 m) of ½” – ⅝” (1.25 – 1.5 cm) bra strapping (or firm elastic)
1 swimwear closure or S Hook (1” / 2.5 cm)
View B (Bikini)
6 yards (5.5 m) of ¼” –⅜” (0.6 – 1 cm) rubber/swimwear elastic
2 yards (1.8 m) of ½” – ⅝” (1.25 – 1.5 cm) bra strapping (or firm elastic)
2 swimwear closures or S Hooks (1” / 2.5 cm)
Optional Swim Bra
1 yard (0.9 m) of ⅝” (1.5 cm) wide Fold Over Elastic
1 yard (0.9 m) of ¼” (6 mm) stay tape
⅜ yard (35 cm) swim cup foam (45” / 115 cm wide)
¼ yd (15 cm) of stable bra lining, like Duoplex (45” / 115 cm wide)
⅜ yard (35 cm) of power mesh (45” / 115 cm wide)
1 yard (0.9 m) of underwire channeling
1 set of regular length underwires (coated steel or plastic)
Optional boning:
⅓ yard (28 cm) of pre-covered ¼” (6 mm) plastic boning, or ⅓yard (28 cm) plastic boning plus ⅓yard (28 cm) channeling.
