Ipswich Swimsuit - Cashmerette

SEWING LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZING:12 to 28, with cup sizes C - H. 

RECOMMENDED FABRIC: Swimsuit lycra/spandex, with 4-way stretch (at least 50% in both directions), swimsuit lining with 4-way stretch (at least 50% in both directional), optional contrast swimsuit/spandex for piping (View B). 

NOTIONS: 

All Views

• Stretch needle, polyester thread

• 5 yards (4.5 m) of ¼” – ⅜” (0.6 – 1 cm) rubber/swimwear elastic
• 2 yards (1.8 m) of ½” – ⅝” (1.25 – 1.5 cm) bra strapping (or firm elastic)
• 1 swimwear closure or S Hook (1” / 2.5 cm)
  
  

View B (Bikini)

• 6 yards (5.5 m) of ¼” –⅜” (0.6 – 1 cm) rubber/swimwear elastic
• 2 yards (1.8 m) of ½” – ⅝” (1.25 – 1.5 cm) bra strapping (or firm elastic)
• 2 swimwear closures or S Hooks (1” / 2.5 cm)

Optional Swim Bra

• 1 yard (0.9 m) of ⅝” (1.5 cm) wide Fold Over Elastic
• 1 yard (0.9 m) of ¼” (6 mm) stay tape
• ⅜ yard (35 cm) swim cup foam (45” / 115 cm wide)
• ¼ yd (15 cm) of stable bra lining, like Duoplex (45” / 115 cm wide)
• ⅜ yard (35 cm) of power mesh (45” / 115 cm wide)
• 1 yard (0.9 m) of underwire channeling
• 1 set of regular length underwires (coated steel or plastic)

Optional boning: 

• ⅓ yard (28 cm) of pre-covered ¼” (6 mm) plastic boning, or ⅓ yard (28 cm) plastic boning plus ⅓ yard (28 cm) channeling.