Cashmerette : Ipswich Swimsuit One Piece and Bikini Pattern

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. 

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 12 to 28, with cup sizes C - H. 

Suggested Fabrics: 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). 

Notions: 

• Stretch needle
• 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 ⅓ yard (28 cm) plastic boning plus ⅓ yard (28 cm) channeling.