Tilly and the Buttons -Coralie Sewing Pattern

Make a splash by sewing your own swimsuit or bikini with this pattern created in collaboration with designer Evie la Lùve. With multiple versions to choose from, you can either keep it simple or add pretty details while building your swimwear sewing skills.

• One piece swimsuit with choice of high or low back
• Bikini with choice of high or low waist bottoms
• Scoop neckline finished with narrow binding and straps
• Optional neckline ruffle and leg ruffles
• Mid-cut leg
• Fully lined, with optional shelf bra and cups

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SKILL LEVEL - Improver

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

Main fabric: Four-way stretch knit swimwear fabric with at least 50% stretch in both directions. Look for a mix of nylon or polyester with elastane (AKA Lycra/Spandex). 

Lining: Swimwear lining, stretch mesh or more of your main fabric, with at least 50% stretch in both directions.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

SIZES 1-5

Main Fabric - 145cm (57in) wide

• Swimsuit: 0.9m (1yd)
• Bikini: 0.8m (⅞yd)
• + extra 0.2m (¼yd) for neckline ruffle
• + extra 0.3m (⅜yd) for leg ruffles

Lining - 145cm (57in) wide

• Swimsuit: 0.9m (1yd)
• Bikini: 0.8m (⅞yd)

8-10mm (5/16-3/8in) rubber swim elastic

• Swimsuit: 3.5m (3⅞yd)
• High waist bikini: 3.5m (3⅞yd)
• Low waist bikini: 4.5m (5yd)

8-10mm (5/16-3/8in) rubber swim elastic

• High waist bikini: 1.9m (2⅛yd)
• Low waist bikini: 1m (1⅛yd)

SIZES 6-10

Main Fabric - 145cm (57in) wide

• Swimsuit: 1m (1 1/8yd)
• Bikini: 1m (1 1/8yd)
• + extra 0.5m (5/8yd) for neckline ruffle
• + extra 0.3m (3/8yd) for leg ruffles

Lining - 145cm (57in) wide

• Swimsuit: 1m (1 1/8yd)
• Bikini: 0.9m (1yd)

8-10mm (5/16-3/8in) rubber swim elastic

• Swimsuit: 4m (4 1/4yd)
• High waist bikini: 4m (4 1/4yd)
• Low waist bikini: 5.1m (5 1/2yd)

8-10mm (5/16-3/8in) rubber swim elastic

• High waist bikini: 2.3m (2 5/8yd)
• Low waist bikini: 1.2m (1 3/8yd)

SIZES 11-15

Main Fabric - 145cm (57in) wide

• Swimsuit: 1m (1 1/8yd)
• Bikini: 1.1m (1 1/4yd)
• + extra 0.7m (3/4yd) for neckline ruffle
• + extra 0.3m (3/8yd) for leg ruffles

Lining - 145cm (57in) wide

• Swimsuit: 1.1m (1 1/4yd)
• Bikini: 0.9m (1yd)

8-10mm (5/16-3/8in) rubber swim elastic

• Swimsuit: 4.5m (4 7/8yd)
• High waist bikini: 4.5m (4 7/8yd)
• Low waist bikini: 5.7m (6 1/4yd)

8-10mm (5/16-3/8in) rubber swim elastic

• High waist bikini: 2.7m (3yd)
• Low waist bikini: 1.4m (1 5/8yd)

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