Marblehead swimsuit sewing pattern

RECOMMENDED FABRIC There are a number of options when it comes to choosing the fabrics for your Marblehead swimsuit. Which fabrics you use, and the amount of stretch in those fabrics, will affect the support and fit of your swimsuit. See pattern instructions for more details. MAIN FABRIC: Swimsuit fabrics with between 10% and 50% stretch in each direction (4-way stretch) such as nylon/lycra, spandex. BIKINI CUP LINING: Non-stretch bra cup lining (maximum Support), or self-line with main fabric (medium support), or swimsuit lining fabric with stretch to match main fabric (minimum support). BIKINI BACK LINING: Mid-weight stretch fabric such as nylon/spandex powermesh with 25-50% stretch in one direction and at least 10% in the opposite direction (maximum support), or self-line with main fabric (medium Support), or swimsuit lining fabric with stretch to match main fabric (minimum support). BOTTOM LINING: Swimsuit lining fabric with stretch to match main fabric, or self-line with main fabric.

NOTIONS BIKINI/TANKINI: Stretch needle, polyester thread, 11/2 yd (1.4 m) of ¼” (6 mm) wide rubber/swimwear elastic, 3/8 yd (0.3 m) of ¼” (6 mm) wide plastic boning with casing, 13/8 yd (1.2 m) of 1” (2.5 cm) wide non-roll elastic. BIKINI only: 1” (2.5 cm) wide clasp/hook for band. BOTTOMS: 2 yd (1.8 m) of ¼” (6 mm) wide rubber/swimwear elastic, 11/2 yd (1.2 m) of 1” (2.5 cm) wide non-roll elastic. OPTIONAL: 1/2 - 5/8” (12 – 16 mm) wide hook, 4” (10 cm) of bias tape in a matching color -- width of tape when folded should match the hook.