Ipswich Swimsuit
Soak up the sun in the Ipswich Swimsuit, an underwired swimsuit sewing pattern designed for big boobs in cup sizes C–H!
This modern pattern has two cleverly color-blocked variations: a one-piece swimsuit with a contrast waistband or a high-waisted bikini with piping detail. Both suits feature supportive straps, and an optional underwired foam swim bra and boning, so that you're comfortable lounging by the pool or playing volleyball on your favorite beach. Mix prints and colors for a swimsuit that celebrates your body and your creativity, and keeps you feeling secure all summer long.
Overview
| Sewing level | Intermediate |
| Sizing | 12-32 |
| Cup sizes | C-H |
| Fabric type | Knit |
| Pattern hashtag |
PDF Info
| Delivery method | Instant download ZIP file |
| Layers available | Yes |
| Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter) | 30 |
| Number of pages: copyshop file (A0) | 2 |
| PDF pattern help |
Pattern Options
| Style | One piece, two piece, tankini |
| Internal swim bra | With, without |
| Piping | With, without |
Fabric & Supplies
| Main fabric | Swimsuit lycra/spandex with 4-way stretch (50%+) View B: Contrast swimsuit/spandex for piping |
| Lining | Swimsuit lining with 4-way stretch (50%+) |
| Elastic | 5-6 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) |
| Needles & thread | Stretch needle Thread |
| Additional notions | View A: 1 swimwear closure or S hook (1” / 2.5 cm) View B: 2 swimwear closures or S hooks (1” / 2.5 cm) 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 (optional) |
| Tools | Tailor's chalk or washable marker Tailor’s ham or rolled up towel |
Fabric & Supplies: Swim Bra (Optional)
| Elastic | 1 yard (0.9 m) of ⅝” (1.5 cm) wide fold over elastic |
| Stay tape | 1 yard (0.9 m) of ¼” (6 mm) stay tape |
| Bra foam | ⅜ yard (35 cm) swim cup foam (45” / 115 cm wide) |
| Lining | ¼ yd (15 cm) of stable bra lining, like Duoplex (45” / 115 cm wide) |
| Power mesh | ⅜ yard (35 cm) of power mesh (45” / 115 cm wide) |
| Underwire channeling | 1 yard (0.9 m) of underwire channeling |
| Underwires | 1 set of regular length underwires (coated steel or plastic) |
Models: Jenny (leaf print, lemon print), Laura (navy stripes), Renee (polka dot; purple)
Jenny
| Size | 18 G/H |
| High bust | 43" / 109 cm |
| Full bust | 48" / 122 cm |
| Waist | 40" / 101 cm |
| Hip | 47" / 119 cm |
| Height | 5' 6" |
Laura
| Size | 14 E/F |
| High bust | 39" / 99 cm |
| Full bust | 43" / 109 cm |
| Waist | 35" / 89 cm |
| Hip | 44.5" / 113 cm |
| Height | 5' 8" |
Renee
| Size | 14 E/F graded to 16 waist and hip |
| High bust | 39" / 99 cm |
| Full bust | 43" / 109 cm |
| Waist | 37" / 94 cm |
| Hip | 48" / 122 cm |
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Stylish paneled swimsuit sewing pattern with integrated wired swim bra in cups C-H and one-piece, bikini, and tankini options.
Why it’s special:
Built-in bra
Incredible support & shaping for big boobs
Ideal for color-blocking
2 patterns in 1
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Soak up the sun in the Ipswich Swimsuit, an underwired swimsuit sewing pattern designed for big boobs in cup sizes C–H!
This modern pattern has two cleverly color-blocked variations: a one-piece swimsuit with a contrast waistband or a high-waisted bikini with piping detail. Both suits feature supportive straps, and an optional underwired foam swim bra and boning, so that you're comfortable lounging by the pool or playing volleyball on your favorite beach. Mix prints and colors for a swimsuit that celebrates your body and your creativity, and keeps you feeling secure all summer long.
Overview
| Sewing level | Intermediate |
| Sizing | 12-32 |
| Cup sizes | C-H |
| Fabric type | Knit |
| Pattern hashtag |
PDF Info
| Delivery method | Instant download ZIP file |
| Layers available | Yes |
| Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter) | 30 |
| Number of pages: copyshop file (A0) | 2 |
| PDF pattern help |
Pattern Options
| Style | One piece, two piece, tankini |
| Internal swim bra | With, without |
| Piping | With, without |
Fabric & Supplies
| Main fabric | Swimsuit lycra/spandex with 4-way stretch (50%+) View B: Contrast swimsuit/spandex for piping |
| Lining | Swimsuit lining with 4-way stretch (50%+) |
| Elastic | 5-6 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) |
| Needles & thread | Stretch needle Thread |
| Additional notions | View A: 1 swimwear closure or S hook (1” / 2.5 cm) View B: 2 swimwear closures or S hooks (1” / 2.5 cm) 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 (optional) |
| Tools | Tailor's chalk or washable marker Tailor’s ham or rolled up towel |
Fabric & Supplies: Swim Bra (Optional)
| Elastic | 1 yard (0.9 m) of ⅝” (1.5 cm) wide fold over elastic |
| Stay tape | 1 yard (0.9 m) of ¼” (6 mm) stay tape |
| Bra foam | ⅜ yard (35 cm) swim cup foam (45” / 115 cm wide) |
| Lining | ¼ yd (15 cm) of stable bra lining, like Duoplex (45” / 115 cm wide) |
| Power mesh | ⅜ yard (35 cm) of power mesh (45” / 115 cm wide) |
| Underwire channeling | 1 yard (0.9 m) of underwire channeling |
| Underwires | 1 set of regular length underwires (coated steel or plastic) |
Models: Jenny (leaf print, lemon print), Laura (navy stripes), Renee (polka dot; purple)
Jenny
| Size | 18 G/H |
| High bust | 43" / 109 cm |
| Full bust | 48" / 122 cm |
| Waist | 40" / 101 cm |
| Hip | 47" / 119 cm |
| Height | 5' 6" |
Laura
| Size | 14 E/F |
| High bust | 39" / 99 cm |
| Full bust | 43" / 109 cm |
| Waist | 35" / 89 cm |
| Hip | 44.5" / 113 cm |
| Height | 5' 8" |
Renee
| Size | 14 E/F graded to 16 waist and hip |
| High bust | 39" / 99 cm |
| Full bust | 43" / 109 cm |
| Waist | 37" / 94 cm |
| Hip | 48" / 122 cm |
Swimsuit Making for Curves Online Class
Learn to sew a swimsuit with Jenny! Enroll in class
(Want to save on this class? Bundle it!)
Body Measurements (in)
| 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bust | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 |
| Full Bust, C/D Cup | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 |
| Full Bust, E/F Cup | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 |
| Full Bust, G/H Cup | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
| Waist | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Hip | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
| Bicep | 12 3/8 | 13 1/4 | 14 1/8 | 15 | 15 7/8 | 16 3/4 | 17 5/8 | 18 1/2 | 19 3/8 | 20 1/4 | 21 1/8 |
Finished Garment Measurements (in)
| 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underbust | 28 1/4 | 30 | 31 3/4 | 33 1/2 | 35 1/2 | 37 1/2 | 39 1/2 | 41 1/2 | 43 1/2 | 45 1/2 | 47 1/2 |
| Waist | 26 7/8 | 28 5/8 | 30 3/8 | 32 1/8 | 34 1/8 | 36 1/8 | 38 1/8 | 40 1/8 | 42 1/8 | 44 1/8 | 46 1/8 |
| Hip | 34 1/4 | 36 | 37 3/4 | 39 3/8 | 41 3/8 | 43 3/8 | 45 3/8 | 47 3/8 | 49 3/8 | 51 3/8 | 53 3/8 |
| Front length: View A | 24 3/4 | 25 | 25 1/2 | 26 | 26 1/2 | 27 | 27 1/4 | 27 1/2 | 27 3/4 | 28 | 28 1/4 |
Fabric Requirements (yd)
| 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45″ wide: main color | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 |
| 45″ wide: contrast color | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 |
| 60″ wide: main color | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 |
| 60″ wide: contrast color | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 |
Lining: 1 1/8 yd of 45″ wide swim lining for all sizes.
Body Measurements (cm)
| 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bust | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 114 | 119 | 124 | 130 | 135 | 140 | 145 |
| Full Bust, C/D Cup | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | 127 | 132 | 137 | 142 | 147 | 152 |
| Full Bust, E/F Cup | 104 | 109 | 114 | 119 | 124 | 130 | 135 | 140 | 145 | 150 | 155 |
| Full Bust, G/H Cup | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | 127 | 132 | 137 | 142 | 147 | 152 | 157 |
| Waist | 81 | 86 | 91 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | 127 | 132 |
| Hip | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | 127 | 132 | 137 | 142 | 147 | 152 | 157 |
| Bicep | 31 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 54 |
Finished Garment Measurements (cm)
| 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underbust | 72 | 76 | 81 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 116 | 121 |
| Waist | 68 | 73 | 77 | 82 | 87 | 92 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 |
| Hip | 87 | 91 | 96 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 125 | 130 | 136 |
| Front length: View A | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 |
Fabric Requirements (m)
| 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 cm wide: main color | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 115 cm wide: contrast color | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 150 cm wide: main color | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 150 cm wide: contrast color | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Lining: 1.1 m of 115cm wide swim lining for all sizes.
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I purchased this pattern so I would have a swim suit for a much needed vacation. It has been over 5 years since I’ve worn a bathing suit. I knew that I might want underwire support so, I decided to try this pattern. My muslin suit was mocked up with underwire, which I decided later that I didn’t want. I made the one piece and the two piece, and LOVE them both. GREAT pattern, great fit and a much needed confidence boost.
Pros: I made a bra! That part was surprisingly do-able! The sew-along helped. Appreciated the details about sourcing some of the specialty notions. Cons: I had trouble keeping track of the instructions and pattern pieces: some were for view A only, some for view B only, some for views A & B, plus the Tankini option. I still may not have the waist band right, but I’ll find out when my arm heals!
To be fair, I've only been sewing for a year and never finished a Cashmerette patterns for advanced sewists before. Only (confident) beginner. My friend told me to get the course and that was definitely helpful but I feel I've been going from the instructions to the tutorial and back a LOT. Especially for me toile, I had to do a lot of seamripping because it's really really easy to get a pattern piece upside down.
But... in the end, I made a swimsuit, for the first time ever. And also for the first time ever, it fits great. I'm tall so I'm used to stretching the fabric of store-bought swimsuits to the max but with this pattern, I just add 5cm at the top and 5cm at the bottom and there's no stretch! Amazing!
So I would recommend the pattern but if you're like me, get the course as well because it's so much easier to see it done than to just guess from the instructions.
The swimsuit turned out greatI Highly recommend the tutorial, Jenny does a great a job with the instructions and it’s nice to see the actual making of it. I will be making more!!
Overall thus is a very good pattern. I love the style converted to a tankini.. I did have problems with the swim bra, but I am very disproportionate with large breaststroke and smaller shoulders. The Willodale bra fit in perfectly to resolve the issue for me. Easy to sew. The only directions I was confused by were the straps. Customer service was great at answering questions and offering solutions.
I made my Ipswich with the built in swim bra. I also added some extra power mesh in the lower front which was not part of the design. With a little tweaking the swim bra fit well and was supportive. I did find my spandex straps needed extra strengthening so I inserted bra strapping inside and this stopped them stretching too much. I made a size 18G . It’s a complex pattern and needs carefull reading of the instructions. I also advise you label the side panel upper and lower front and back pieces as they are easily confused for each other! I used swim spandex and Maxilock stretch thread from Boodesigns. Bra cup foam, underwires and casing from Boobytraps, both companies in Australia. I made a test run pair from some second hand spandex leggings to save money!