How to sew a swimsuit: patterns and master classes

In summer, when the weather is finally coming for sunbathing, swimming and having a good time at least a weekend at the lake or beach, it is impossible to imagine your life without a good swimsuit. Properly chosen bathing suit will allow you to hide some figure flaws, if any, and emphasize the undoubted advantages. But if there is no suitable model in the stores - by material, style, color, or overall quality, it doesn't matter - you can sew a bathing suit yourself.

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Consider all the stages of this process - we will select the appropriate fabric, the type of bathing suit, its pattern, see the master classes, and get a unique ideally sitting model that will allow its owner to become the queen of the beach

The first stage on the way to self-tailoring swimsuit - the choice of a suitable fabric. It is important to divide the fabric in two directions - elastic and inelastic. For a bathing suit the elastic fabric will be optimal, as it is:

1. It absorbs moisture poorly and therefore dries quickly.
2. It keeps its shape well (for example, lycra), which is especially important for one-piece swimsuits.
3. Not exposed to natural and chemical - do not fade, do not fade.
4. Suitable for any kind of swimwear (knitwear, lycra).

There are five main types of fabrics that can be found on the label:

1. Lycra. It is used in the manufacture of almost all types of swimsuits, as it is an elastic fiber, capable of stretching and returning to its original shape. Usually the fabric of a swimsuit for 20-30% consists of this material.
2. Polyester. It has long been used in production, as swimsuits made with its use, almost no fade. From its minuses it is possible to single out the fact that such a swimsuit dries for quite a long time and quickly deforms.
3. Polyamide. This type of fabric is used for the production of corrective figure swimsuits, which is caused by its dragging properties. It dries quickly and is not subject to fading, but is a brilliant material, so more often it is used not independently, but in combination with lycra and elastane - this ensures its durability.
4. Tactel. Named so because it is very pleasant to the skin. Formed from a mix of lycra and knitwear. Its advantages - instant drying, elasticity.
5. Microfiber. It is breathable, flexible and pleasant to the touch. It can stretch over time, so it is suitable for girls with constant shape parameters.

Inelastic fabric can be used to sew a swimsuit model that does not have to stretch (bikini). For them, suitable materials such as pique, denim, muslin, compressed crepe, chiffon, veil, pique and others.

In addition to the fused pieces of fabric, a swimsuit can be knitted with various yarns or threads. Such models are usually fused and have a lace insert, which will add femininity.Threads for such a swimsuit should be selected on the same principle as the fabric - they should be elastic, pleasant to the touch and durable.

The pattern of the swimsuit is a laborious process, as it includes many parameters. It is very important not to be mistaken in size, so as not to translate the fabric in vain, so that the model fits well on the figure, does not fall off when leaving the water and does not rub the skin.

To make it easier to draw up a pattern for a full bathing suit, we use the standard pattern of the dress pattern. Copy or redraw the front and back of the pattern, making sure that the mid spins of both parts are parallel and that the chest, waist and hip lines (horizontal lines) are at the same level.

Now find the point of the length of the seat. To do this, down from the waistline in the middle of the back we set aside the value of this length, we note the resulting point and draw a horizontal line from it to the middle of the front of the future swimsuit - we get the length line of the sub-fold fold.

We define the crotch line (this is an extra layer of soft fabric in underwear, providing comfort when wearing it). To do this, you need to postpone two points:

• the first is below the middle of the back of the swimsuit (from the point of the length of the sub-plotic fold we postpone ¼ of the length of the seat + 1 cm);
• the second is located at the bottom along the middle of the front part of the swimsuit (we postpone the длины of the length of the seat from the point of the length of the sub-pagodial fold).

From the resulting points we will draw small horizontal lines inside the pattern, the length of which should be 3 cm each, and for 16 and 18 sizes - 3.5 cm each.

Here, on the contrary, it is required to make the standard pattern narrower by the same values ​​that were given at the very beginning of the construction:

1. The narrowing of the back: along the lines of the chest and waist - 2 cm; along the line, 3.5 cm above the line of the hips - by 1.5 cm.
2. The narrowing of the front: along the lines of the chest and waist - 1.5 cm; along the line, 3.5 cm above the line of the hips - 1 cm.

The last action at this stage for the top of the swimsuit - focusing on the line of the standard pattern of the dress, hold the side lines of the swimsuit.

Build a cutout for the legs. The standard depth of this cut is 3.5 cm above the hip line. To determine the width of both parts of the swimsuit, we use the already found parameter of the length of the seat. From the middle of the back, it will be ¼ of the circumference of the hips, divided in half, and from the middle of the front, it will be equal to of the circumference of the hips, divided by 4 and minus another 0.5 centimeters.

Now let's combine all the designations obtained - the extreme values ​​located at the base of both sides of the swimsuit, with the points of the line of the length of the seat and the lower points located on the side lines. Reduce each of the resulting lines in half and mark the hole for the leg, correlating it with the outlines of the body in these areas.

Psharp crotch lining. On the front part of the drawing of the swimsuit we put 1 cm up, and then, using the first drawing as a sample, we mark the vertical lines for the lining. To make the lining without the use of an additional bottom seam, move the already existing parts of the lining from the first drawing and combine them along the bottom line.

Let us draw a line down the length of 1 cm from the border of the base of the neck in the center of the back of the swimsuit and from it draw a horizontal line to the middle of the front part. In the middle of the scheme we draw the second line, which will be 2.5 cm lower in level.

Determine what parameters width should match the straps from the back. The distance from the middle of the back of the swimsuit is 2/3 of the width of the back, and the width of the strap will be equal to 1/3 of the width of the back. Set aside the necessary points and mark the neck and the armhole down to the horizontal line of the bust.

Determine the width of the straps front of the swimsuit. According to the constructions made above, we postpone the same distances (2/3 and 1/3 of the width of the back), then draw the armhole and mark the neck, which will be located 7 cm above the chest.

Depending on the material used for sewing swimsuits, the direction of the thread on the details of the pattern changes - they should be indicated on the drawing in advance in order not to get confused later:

• For non-elastic fabrics, an oblique cut is optimal (when the thread is at an angle of 45 ° to the middle of one of the parts of the swimsuit);
• Inelastic, but soft fabrics should be sewn parallel to the middle of the parts of the swimsuit;
• When using knitwear or other elastic fabric, which tend to stretch in two directions, the thread should be directed so that the parts are as elastic as possible in width.

To determine the area in which the cups of the future swimsuit will be located, draw a circle with a radius of 8 cm (for size 12) from the center of the chest. For other sizes, it can vary by half a centimeter.

Carefully performing all the measurements and transferring them to a drawing, you can get a pattern of a perfectly-fitting one-piece swimsuit.

Separate bikini swimsuit - one of the most popular types of swimwear today. With him, most of the body is covered with an even tan, it also looks beautiful on girls with a good figure, since most of the body is open. Consider the pattern of the split swimsuit pattern with a gang (strapless) bodice, which allows you to get a tan that fits any dress.

Top swimsuit is a simple strip consisting of front and rear parts. The posterior band narrows towards the middle, starting at a distance of 3 cm from the midline and further towards the center. The front strip at the same distance increases, arches up.

Each strip is divided into two equal rectangles with the following parameters: length — the chest half-grip multiplied by 0.88 minus 4 cm (shortening the length compensates for the stretching of the fabric); height - 12 cm. Add to this 1 cm for the overlock and sewing the elastic.

To sew a swimsuit with a bodice on the straps, make the following measurements: the perimeter of the chest at the bottom to the middle line, the longitudinal diameter. According to these measures, the upper part of the swimsuit is embroidered with the addition of straps, back strip and accessories. On the top and bottom of the cup are the drawstring for threading strings.

Designing swim pants is a more complex and multi-step process. So they sat well, you can rip the old bathing suit and on the finished pattern. Knowing that this model will definitely sit well, sew the bottom of the swimsuit. If there is no such model, then the edits are modeled according to the measurements taken from the figure. Pay attention to the fabric from which the swimsuit will be stitched - if it is knitted, then 10-15% of the length should be taken from all the obtained parameters so that it does not stretch too quickly.

Examples of modeling, look at the photo.

Choosing a swimsuit for obese women often becomes quite a difficult task, since most stores cannot offer quality models of the correct pattern that would model the figure and allow girls with any data to feel confident enough to go to the beach in the summer. If the stores did not find anything suitable, do not despair - you can always sew a swimsuit with your own hands.

First of all, pay attention to the choice of fabric for the future swimsuit. It should be elastic, but should not be strongly pulled, otherwise it will stretch after the first swim. The most suitable fibers that must be present in the composition of the material are microfiber, tactel, lycra or elastane. Perfectly suitable are models containing polyamide as part of it - it refers to materials that can visually correct a figure due to a dragging effect.

The next criterion is breast support. Here you can either take off the pattern in the cups of the previous swimsuit, if he kept his shape well, and make the pattern to the current dimensions. Please note that the straps should be wide so that the shoulders visually look narrower and neater.

When choosing materials, look also at the elastic bands. Use made of latex, as they are not exposed to chlorine and salt contained in the basins and oceans and, therefore, will last longer.

Recommendations for tailoring a swimsuit:

1. Make the folds in the bodice between the cups, collect a little crook to the middle. Sew the resulting folds to secure and, if desired, decorate - so the model will look much more interesting.
2. The straps must be wide for two reasons - so as not to create discomfort when wearing and not bump into the skin and to make the swimsuit look neat on a full figure.
3. When patterning swimwear, regardless of the type of pattern, leave on the top line 3 additional centimeters for the elastic and be sure to leave allowances for stitching.
4. Do not bend the slots for the feet so that they do not rub the skin, especially after bathing.
5. Observe the direction of the thread when sewing - when cutting the loop on the knitwear should unfold from top to bottom.

Observing these simple rules, you can be sure that the swimsuit will be sewn correctly and will take a worthy place in the summer wardrobe of its owner.

The best models of lush swimsuits can be viewed in the following video:

Push-up can be a solution for girls who by nature have small breasts, or their breasts have lost their shape after giving birth during the feeding period. Inserts visually lift the chest and make it a little more, give a neat shape.

The swimsuit pattern with push-up differs from the usual swimsuit only by the presence of foam inserts in the cups from the bottom - they give the whole visual effect.

To sew a swimsuit with the effect of breast augmentation on your own, you will need almost the same amount of effort, as when sewing a regular bikini-type swimsuit. The difference is that between the main and the lining fabric of the bodice, before flashing them completely, you need to insert special foam pads of the desired size (according to the size of the chest, so that it looks natural).

Thus, without much cost and effort, the famous push-up is made, allowing women with imperfect breasts to feel comfortable and confident in a bathing suit and gives the figure a seductive, feminine shape.

According to the girls, who have already tried themselves in sewing a swimsuit, the whole process takes 3-4 hours, including all the steps - from building a pattern to assembling the finished product. If we consider that it is possible to pass even more time in the stores and find nothing, then this is a very profitable saving of time and money.

To sew a swimsuit (bodice) by yourself, you will need:

1. Knitted fabric (lycra and biflex).
2. Threads matching the tone of the fabric (about six coils).
3. Pattern, finished or taken by your own standards.
4. Scissors.
5. Sewing machine.
6. Elastic band 2 * 80 cm.
7. Accessories for swimsuit (clasp).

Print the selected pattern in full size print, cut out all the details and attach them to the fabric. Cut out the fabric details for the future swimsuit.

1. The side seams of the cups of the bodice should be glued with a non-stretching lining in order to keep the shape better.
2. We sew and smooth to the side tuck.
3. Sew parts of the back to the cups, smoothing the allowances on the sides.
4. We fold the front details of the bodice together and sew along the top edge. Corner allowance cut. Wrenched, ironed.
5. We sew the ends of the strings.
6. Pinning all the details of the bodice and sew them on a typewriter.
7. Overcast overlock stitches.
8. Sew stitches made of braid 3 cm in width, treating it with a flat seam. This will allow the strings to be more elastic, and the seam will not burst during tension.
9. We sew the selected accessories - and the top of the swimsuit is ready.

1. We sew in front and back along with a short gusset.
2. Sew to the back of the back inside a long gusset.
3. Sew the seams on the sides, try on. If you sit freely, we make the seams away from the edge.
4. We sew the belt, leaving a place to thread the gum. Choosing a gum on the width of the drawstring, you can be sure that the panties will sit tight, and the gum will not twist.
5. Sew the upper gusset along the top edge of the front part.
6. We distribute the belt evenly along the upper edge of the linen, we shear it with pins, then we sew it.
7. All slices are processed by overlock.
8. Carefully sew all the other parts together, processing the edges and overlapping them for accuracy, and the swimsuit is ready.

So, doing everything consistently, according to the presented recommendations, the swimsuit will certainly work even for those who worked very little on a sewing machine and in general sewed. The whole difference is that it will take more time for newbies, of course, but the result is worth it.

Even more workshops you will see by watching the video.