Helen's Closet Sunstar Swimsuit

Buy the Sunstar Swimsuit sewing pattern from Helen’s Closet. Sunstar is a fun faux-wrap style swimsuit that is both comfortable and stylish! Make a one piece (View A) or a two piece (View B). The top features a crossover front that offers good coverage and thin shoulder straps that are reinforced with elastic. The bottoms are high cut on the sides and have a ‘cheeky’ cut in the back. The wrap front, top back, and leg openings are finished with swim elastic. The top and bottoms of the two piece are finished with fabric bands. Sunstar is a great swimsuit for poolside lounging but it also works well for beach activities! Swimming, playing in the waves, or even sports, Sunstar is sure to be your new favourite suit! 

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Swimwear stretch knits with at least 50% stretch horizontally and vertically. Look for nylon or polyester knits with high spandex content. You may want to look for chlorine resistant fabrics for swimming pools and/or fabrics with a UPF rating over 30 for sun safety.

Swimwear lining provides extra comfort and coverage in your swimwear. It is optional but recommended. Look for stretchy nylon or polyester fabric specifically labeled as swimwear or swimsuit lining. You can also line Sunstar in lightweight power net or firm power mesh for more support.

Fabric requirements: You will need the same amount of fabric for both the main swimsuit fabric and lining fabric. 

View A: 57" (145 cm) wide fabric/lining: 0.7 - 1.4 yd (0.6 - 1.3 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric/lining: 0.9 - 1.8 yd (0.8 - 1.6 m).

View B: 57" (145 cm) wide fabric/lining: 0.9 - 1.4 yd (0.8 - 1.3 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric/lining (sizes 0-30 only): 1 - 1.3 yd (0.9 - 1.2 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 34 (approx. UK 6 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). This pattern includes two size options. There is a B-cup pattern for sizes 0 – 22 and a D-cup pattern for sizes 12 – 34. Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

To find your cup size, please refer to the bust size calculation worksheet in the image gallery.

This pattern has been drafted for a 5'6" (168 cm) tall person.

Notions: Stretch needle; 1/4” (0.6 cm) wide swimwear elastic (see chart).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (16 pages for sizes 0-22/B cup, 20 pages for sizes 12-34/D cup); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for sizes 0-22/B cup, 1 sheet for sizes 12-34/D cup) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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