Women's Modest Bathing Suit Pattern

Sew your own swimming suit with this modest bathing suit pattern that keeps you covered but is fitted enough to let you swim freely.

Pattern includes instructions how to make a shelf bra insert, attached leggings, and a lightly gathered sarong skirt with a knotted tie. Bathing suit will be stretchy.

Materials needed:

• Use 4-way stretch swimsuit fabric that's 80% nylon, 20% spandex for best results. (See chart below for the yardage needed)
• 100% nylon fabric for lining
• Poly laminated foam fabric for cups
• Elastic that's designed for bathing suits

 

Size Chart

X-Small:

• Bust: 31-32"
• Waist: 25-26"
• Hip: 34-36"
• Torso: 53-57"
• Yardage: 1.5

Small:

• Bust: 33-34"
• Waist: 27-28"
• Hip: 36-37"
• Torso: 58-59"
• Yardage: 1.5

Medium:

• Bust: 35-36"
• Waist: 29-30"
• Hip: 38-39"
• Torso: 60-61"
• Yardage: 1.75

Large:

• Bust: 37-38"
• Waist: 30-33"
• Hip: 40-42"
• Torso: 62-64"
• Yardage: 1.75

X-Large:

• Bust: 40-42"
• Waist: 34-36"
• Hip: 43-44"
• Torso: 65-66"
• Yardage: 2