Closet Core Patterns - Faye Swimsuit (US 0-20)

Function meets form with Faye, a modern, versatile, and fully lined swimsuit. With a clean finish and minimalist design lines, the Faye Swimsuit features a scoop neckline and a slightly cheeky cut, with enough variations to create a full wardrobe of swimwear.

View A blends a high-rise bikini bottom and a bikini top 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.

Pattern Difficulty: Confident Beginner

Suggested Fabric

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

• Swim lining with 4-way stretch (100% nylon suggested) - you may also use swimsuit fabric in lieu of lining

VIEW A - HIGH WAIST BIKINI + STRAIGHT STRAP TOP

Swim fabric AND Lining: Sizes 0-20 = 3/4 yard (0.75 m)

VIEW B - LOW WAIST BIKINI + CROSS STRAP TOP

Swim fabric AND Lining: Sizes 0-6: 1/2 yard (0.5 m), Sizes 8-20: 3/4 yard (0.75 m)

VIEW C - ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT

Swim fabric AND Lining: Sizes 0-10 = 3/4 yard (0.75 m), Sizes 12-20 = 1 yard (1 m)

Additional Supplies:

3/8" (10 mm) rubber or cotton blend swim elastic:

• Sizes 0-20: View A = 6 yards View B = 6-7 yards View C = 6 yards

• Sizes 14-32: View A = 5-7 yards View B = 5-7 yards View C = 7 yards

• Polyester thread in matching color

• Marking tool

• Tube turner

• Stretch needles

• Optional: 1 yd (1m) x 3/4" (19 mm) bra band or swimwear elastic for underbust support in one-piece