Pattern Favourites: Swimwear
Are you off on a beach getaway? Love to get a few lengths in the pool? Or off for a spa break!? Making your own swimwear is easy with our range of patterns, tutorials and video sewalongs. Perfect for handmade holidays and more.
Looking for swimwear coverups? Visit our companion blog post!
Pattern: Simplicity 9609
Need a little extra support for your first swimsuit? Start here! Madalynne our resident lingerie and activewear expert, has designed an easy to follow pattern with a video sewalong full of extra tips. Simplicity 9609 gives you two styles of swimsuit sewing pattern in an incredible size range. Includes sizes XS – 4X and cup sizes A – H, for a truly custom fit. Swimwear by Madalynne Intimates, is part of our indie sewing pattern collaborations.
Pattern: Vogue 1894
Looking to boost your skills? Try our Vogue sewing pattern with two eye-catching designs! These are fully lined swimsuits with contrast narrow binding in two styles. There’s also ruching, front cutouts, and leg openings finished with elastic. View A is halter style and ties in back and then View B has narrow straps.
Pattern: McCall’s 7417
Not just sewing for yourself? How cute is this matching set! Protect yourself, and your little one from the sun and choose from different styles for the top and bottoms.
Pattern: Butterick 5795
This beautiful bathing suit has got an eye catching mock wrap front feature and comes with different pattern pieces for cup sizes A to D. It also includes a stunning cover up and a top or swim dress with princes seams. You’l be summer party ready with this pattern! Views B, C, D also include a built-in bra with elastic!
Pattern: Simplicity 8932
Are you not into those modern styles? This 1940s vintage pattern might be something for you! Please note, it’s just designed for woven fabrics so may not be suitable for lots of swimming. It includes a bikini top with straps crossing at back, high-waist shorts or short wrap skirt. And if that isn’t cool enough, you also have the option to make a matching lined jacket, which has a loose fit with big patch pockets.
Pattern: McCall’s 7168
Sew your own vintage-inspired high-waisted swimwear with the fabulous M7168 swimwear sewing pattern! You have lots of options to choose from, that can be mixed and matched to make your ultimate bikini. You will be proud to parade by the pool in your handmade suit!
Pattern: McCall’s 8328 / 8330
Rings aren’t just for the pool! These ring embellished swimsuits and bikini sets have gather details and decorative ties. Options include two tops with straps, high cut bikini bottoms and a one-piece swimsuit. There are four size packs available – sizes 4-38 across the two design numbers.
Pattern: McCall’s 7964
Ready to take the plunge and sew your own swimsuit? This McCalls M7964 sewing pattern might be just what you’re looking for! The swimsuit has bodice variations so you can make it your way, and you can complete the look with a handmade cover-up which is is very loose fitting with shaped front skirt and lapped fronts.
Pattern: Vogue 1897
This bumper pattern pack includes 4 styles of trunks and briefs. View A has fly front zipper closing, flap pocket and elastic back and side seam pockets. View B has contrast purchased bias binding and elastic waist. Views A and B have fitted lining with elastic at leg openings. View C has lining, elastic at leg openings and elastic waist with drawstring. View D has stitched hems.