Friday Pattern Co - Paper Sewing Pattern - The Seabright Swimmer

The Seabright Swimmer is a one piece swimsuit pattern that can be made with or without sleeves. It features a plunging neckline with gathering at the shoulder and waist. The instructions include a tutorial for adding a lace up neckline closure for added modesty. The sleeves let you look and feel glam while providing a bit of added sun protection!

Skill Level: Intermediate level sewing

Fabric Requirements:

You will need a fabric with 4 way stretch and at least 50% crosswise stretch. Keep in mind that your suit will be stretching both around your body and down it, so if your fabric doesn’t have 4 way stretch the it wont fit correctly. If you are making this as a swimsuit, you will need swim lycra. If you are making this as a body suit, any knit will do as long as it meets stretch requirements. You can use the same fabric for the outer fabric and lining or get separate lining fabric.

SLEEVELESS:

XS - M // 45” wide fabric // .9 yards (.8 metres)

L - XXL // 45” wide fabric // 1 yard (.9 metres)

1X - 4X // 45” wide fabric // 1.6 yards (1.5 metres)

XS - M // 54-60” wide fabric // .8 yards (.7 metres)

L - XXL // 54-60” wide fabric // 1 yard (.9 metres)

1X - 4X // 54-60” wide fabric // 1.1 yards (1 metres)

WITH SLEEVES:

XS - M // 45” wide fabric // 1.4 yards (1.3 metres)

L - XXL // 45” wide fabric // 1.7 yardS (1.5 metres)

1X - 4X // 45” wide fabric // 2.1 yards (1.9 metres)

XS - M // 54-60” wide fabric // 1 yard (.9 metres)

L - XXL // 54-60” wide fabric // 1.5 yards (1.3 metres)

1X - 4X // 54-60” wide fabric // 2.1 yards (1.9 metres)

LINING:

all sizes // 45” wide fabric // 1 yard (.9 metres)

all sizes // 54-60” wide fabric // .88 yard (.8 metres)

Notions:

4 yards ¼” wide elastic

Stretch sewing machine needle

Polyester Thread

Optional - Foam cups