Paradise Patterns Cowrie Kini

Buy the Cowrie Kini sewing pattern from Paradise Patterns. The Cowrie Kini is a bikini pattern with two style options for the top, the shape of which resembles two cowrie shells. View A, the flat front top, is finished with fold over elastic (FOE) and has a G-hook closure in the back. View B, the tie front top, is self faced. This construction is commonly referred to as 'seamless' as you don’t see the seams and the lining and main fabric are the same. The French cut bottoms, with medium coverage, have mid and high rise waist options.

Suggested fabrics: Choose knit fabric labeled 'swim' or 'activewear' with 4-way stretch. Typical compositions include nylon/spandex and polyester/lycra. Aim for at least 15% elastane/spandex/lycra.

Fabric requirements: 

View A: 45″ (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 - 2 yd (0.9 - 1.8 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 0.75 - 1.5 yd (0.7 - 1.4 m).

View B: 45″ (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 - 2 yd (0.9 - 1.8 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 0.75 - 1.5 yd (0.7 - 1.4 m).

Sizing: A – P (approx. UK 4 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: View A: 1" (2.5 cm) FOE; 3/8" (1 cm) swim elastic for shoulder straps; 5/8" (1.5 cm) G-hook; matching thread for both FOE and self fabric // View B: 1/4" (6 mm) swim elastic.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (9 pages for View A, 12 pages for View B); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for View A, 1 sheet for View B) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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