Petits D’om Child/Teen Calella Swimsuit

Buy the Child/Teen Calella Swimsuit sewing pattern from Petits D’om. Calella is a one-piece or two-piece swimsuit.

The one-piece version A has a rounded neckline and thin straps that can be crossed (or not) at the back or tied at the back of the neck. The one-piece version B has an asymmetrical neckline.

The neckline of the two-piece swimsuit can also be slightly rounded with thin straps or asymmetrical. The bottom of the two-piece can be shorts or a classic bikini bottom.

Frills can be added at various places: the neckline, top of the thigh, bottom of the top and/or waist of the two-piece swimsuit.

All these options (one-piece or two-piece, rounded or asymmetrical neckline, positioning of the straps and frills, shorts or classic bikini bottom...) allow you to sew more than 200 versions! It's up to you to choose one and create the swimsuit of your dreams!

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: 

Main: Lycra for swimwear. Choose a fabric with at least 10% elastane, combined with polyamide or nylon, and 4-way stretch.

Lining (for gusset): Light fine jersey.

Main: 140 cm (58″) wide fabric: One-piece version, 60 - 95 cm (3/4 - 1 yd) // Two-piece version, 40 - 85 cm (1/2 - 1 yd).

Lining: 20 x 20 cm (8″ x 8″).

Sizing: 2 – 16 years. Please check the size chart.

Notions: Rubber elastic, 8 – 9 mm (5/16″ – 3/8″) wide, 1.3 - 2.2 m (1 1/2 - 2 1/2 yd) for one-piece, or 2.2 - 3.55 m (2 1/2 - 3 7/8 yd) for two-piece; for the straps: ready-made spaghetti strap cord, 1 - 1.1 m (1 1/8 yd) (half for asymmetrical version), or 5 cm (2") of lycra (on width) and 1 - 1.1 m (1 1/8 yd) of rubber elastic (half for asymmetrical version).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (20 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet). This pattern has layers so you can print only the size(s) you need.

Note: This pattern does not include seam allowances.

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