Closet Core Patterns - Faye Swimsuit
Function meets form with Faye, a modern, versatile, and fully lined swimsuit. With a clean finish and minimalist design lines, the Faye Swimsuit features a scoop neckline and a slightly cheeky cut, with enough variations to create a full wardrobe of swimwear. View A blends a high-rise bikini bottom and a bikini top with straight straps. View B is sporty and fun with a low-rise bikini bottom and a bikini top with a strappy back and supportive underbust band. Prefer a one-piece? View C is a classic maillot with a deep scoop back and adjustable straps.
Sizes: 0-20
SUGGESTED FABRIC
- Swimsuit lycra with 4-way stretch (at least 50% crosswise stretch).
- Swim lining with 4-way stretch (100% nylon suggested) - you may also use swimsuit fabric in lieu of lining
All yardage is for 58" / 1.5 m wide fabric.
View A (High Waist Bikini + Straight Strap Top)
- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 0-20: 3/4 yard / 0.75m
View B (Low Waist Bikini + Cross Strap Top)
- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 0-6: 1/2 yard / 0.5m, Sizes 8-20: 3/4 yard / 0.75m
View C (One Piece Swimsuit)
- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 0-10:3/4 yard / 0.75m, Sizes 12-20: 1 yard / 1m
All yardage is for 58" / 1.5 m wide fabric.
View A (High Waist Bikini + Straight Strap Top)
- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 14-16: 3/4 yard / 0.75m, Sizes 18-32: 1 yard / 1m
View B (Low Waist Bikini + Cross Strap Top)
- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 14-22: 3/4 yard / 0.75m, Sizes 24-32: 1 yard / 1m
View C (One Piece Swimsuit)
- Swim fabric AND Lining:Sizes 14-28: 1 yard / 1m, Sizes 20-32: 1.25 yard / 1.2m
- 3/8" (10 mm) rubber or cotton blend swim elastic
- 0-20 size range:
- View A: 6 yards
- View B: 6-7 yards
- View C = 6 yards
- 14-32 size range
- View A: 5-7 yards
- View B: 5-7 yards
- View C = 7 yards
- 0-20 size range:
- Polyester thread in matching color
- Marking tool
- Tube turner
- Stretch needles
- Optional: 1 yd (1m) x 3/4" (19 mm) bra band or swimwear elastic for underbust support in one-piece