Étoffe Malicieuse Alizée Bikini PDF

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Suggested fabrics: 

Swimsuit fabric: Lycra with four-way stretch (stretches horizontally and vertically) with 90% – 120% elasticity.

Lining: Polyamide swimsuit lining that stretches in both directions. Alternatively, you can use powernet, which will provide better support than classic swimsuit lining.

Foam cups: If you wish, you can use foam cups for maximum support. Remember to check that your foam cups are suitable for use in an aquatic environment!

Fabric requirements: For fabric without nap or directional print.

Basic triangle style without flounces: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: Lycra, 30 – 40 cm (11 3/4″ – 15 3/4″) // Lining, 20 – 30 cm (7 7/8″ – 11 3/4″).

Basic triangle style with flounces: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: Lycra, 50 – 60 cm (19 5/8″ – 23 5/8″) // Lining, 20 – 30 cm (7 7/8″ – 11 3/4″).

Version with band and without flounces: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: Lycra, 30 – 40 cm (11 3/4″ – 15 3/4″) // Lining, 15 –  25 cm (5 7/8″ – 9 7/8″).

Version with band and flounces: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: Lycra, 30 – 40 cm (11 3/4″ – 15 3/4″) // Lining, 15 – 25 cm (5 7/8″ – 9 7/8″).

Tankini without flounces: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: Lycra, 70 – 80 cm (27 1/2″ – 31 1/2″) // Lining, 15 – 25 cm (5 7/8″ – 9 7/8″).

Tankini with flounces: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: Lycra, 90 – 100 cm (35 3/8″ – 39 3/8″) // Lining, 15 – 25 cm (5 7/8″ – 9 7/8″).

Sizing: 32 – 50 (approx. UK 4/6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart.

This pattern was drafted for a B cup. If you are a C cup, choose a size larger than the one recommended in the size chart. If you are an A cup, you can use the size recommended in the size chart.

Notions: 8 mm wide clear elastic; thread; woolly nylon thread (optional but recommended); stretch jersey or ball-point needle; stretch twin needle for the tankini hem.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (9 pages). This pattern has layers so you can print just the size(s) you need. Does not include an A0 copy shop file.

NOTE: You can print this pattern with or without seam allowances using the layers function in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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