Ipswich Swimsuit & Bikini - Cashmerette Patterns

Ipswich Swimsuit & Bikini- Cashmerette Patterns 

• SKU: 624581

• “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 (printed pattern), 12-32 (PDF pattern), in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H)

• Recommended Fabric: Swimsuit lycra/spandex, with 4-way stretch (at least 50% in both direction), swimsuit lining with 4-way stretch (at least 50% in both directional), optional contrast swimsuit/spandex for piping. 

• Notions: 

  - All views: stretch needle, polyester thread 

• View A:

  -  5 yards of ¼” - 3/8” rubber/swimwear elastic

  - 2 yards of ½” - 5/8” bra strapping 

  - 1 swimwear closure or S hook 

• View B:

  - 6 yards of ¼” - 3/8” rubber/swimwear elastic 

  - 2 yards of ½” - 5/8” bra strapping 

  - 2 swimwear closures or S hooks 

• Optional Swim Bra: 

  - 1 yard of 5/8” wide fold over elastic 

  - 1 yard of ¼” stay tape 

  - ? yard swim cup foam 

  - ¼ yard of stable bra lining, like duoplex 

  - 3/8 yard of power mesh 

  - 1 yard of underwire channeling 

  - 1 set of regular length underwires 

• Optional boning: 

  - 1/3 yard of pre-covered ¼” plastic bonding or 1/3 yard plastic bonding plus 1/3 yard channeling