Cashmerette Ipswich Swimsuit & Bikini - UK Sizes 16 - 32 Cup C-H
Cashmerette Ipswich Swimsuit One-Piece and Bikini - UK Sizes 16 - 32 Cup C-H
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: US12 to 28 (UK 16-32) Cup Size C-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).
NOTIONS:
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- Stretch needle, polyester thread
- 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.
As with all swimsuits, this patterns is drafted with significant negative ease, so the garment measurements will be much smaller than your body measurements. No full bust measurement is given because the back is open at bust height.
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