Buy the Faye Swimsuit sewing pattern from Closet Core Patterns. Function meets form with Faye, a versatile fully lined swimsuit with multiple options so you can create a full wardrobe of swimwear. Faye features a clean finish and minimalist lines with a lovely scoop neckline and a slightly cheeky cut.

View A pairs a high-rise bikini bottom with a simple scoop neck bikini top finished with straight straps. View B is sporty and fun with a low-rise bikini bottom and a bikini top with a strappy back and supportive underbust band. Prefer a one-piece? View C is a classic maillot with a deep scoop back and adjustable straps.

Suggested fabrics: 

Main: Swimsuit lycra with 4-way stretch (at least 50% crosswise stretch).

Lining: Swim lining with 4-way stretch (100% nylon suggested). You may also use swimsuit fabric in lieu of lining.

Fabric requirements: 

View A – Main AND Lining: 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: Sizes 0 – 20, 0.75 yd (0.75 m).

View B – Main AND Lining: 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: Sizes 0 – 6, 0.5 yd (0.5 m) // Sizes 8 – 20, 0.75 yd (0.75 m).

View C – Main AND Lining: 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: Sizes 0 – 10, 0.75 yd (0.75 m) // Sizes 12 – 20, 1 yd (1 m).

Sizing: 0 – 20  Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This size range is based on a B cup bust and an average height of 5’6″. Please note that B cup does not refer to bra sizing, but rather to the difference in inches between high and full bust. A 2″ difference between those measurements is equivalent to a B cup.