GIGI Bikinis
BIKINI TOPS
- Fully lined
- Underbust band that stays in place
- Princess seaming at the front
- Gathers at center front.
- Choice of single- or double-tie back with clasp.
- You can wear the top halter, over-the-shoulder or X-Back style.
- A: Feel confident in the waves with this V-Neck bralette top! Wide straps in adult sizes in sizes (Q and up).
- B: Tan friendly bandeau bikini top with narrow or wide straps. A classic for the beach!
** ERRATUM**
Piece A: Size L is missing. You can find it here
BIKINI BOTTOM
- Lined front
- Regular leg opening (not too high, not too low)
- Optional decorative ties at the sides for ruching and do add a fun element to a staple swimwear piece.
- C: Low-waist, finished with an elastic
- D: High-waist, finished with wide waistband.
Print at home (A4 / US Letter): 16 pages
As always Jalie pattern is true to size and straightforward to follow.
I love this bathing suit pattern! I have made 2 so far within one week and plan to make more. The pattern is easy to follow and sews up quickly.
I have made many bathing suits in the last few years and the instructions on this pattern are the best by far. I love how you construct the straps. I made my first one with some leftover scrap swimwear fabric I had from a suit I made a couple of years ago and it turned out great. The only thing I changed a little on the second one I made was the bottoms. I wanted a little more coverage in the back and not such a wide waist band so I went with a narrower elastic for the waistband, 3/8 inch, and added coverage to the rear part of the bottom by using an older pattern I had that I like.
I would recommend this pattern to anyone who wants to start making swimwear - the pattern has lots of details on construction. I do think you would want to be familiar with sewing knits and stretchy fabrics . I would classify this pattern as an intermediate level sewing pattern.
I have not made the top yet but I can definitely vouch for the bikini bottoms in this pattern. I made two pairs for my 10 year old to wear with the cropped rash guard. She gets many compliments on them and they look amazing. The gathered sides add such a cool touch and I loved using coordinating fabrics for a custom look.