Swimsuit Pattern
Sewing
pattern
for
making
cute
swimsuits
for
dolls
like
American
Girl,
BFC
Ink,
and
Kartio
Kids
Supplies Needed:
yard
of
swim
fabric
(spandex)
or
a
girls
swimsuit.
30
inches
of
fold
over
elastic
(I
will
refer
to
it
as
FOE)
5/8
or
width
Thread
Sewing
machine
with
a
zigzag
and
stretch
stitch
options
Once
you
have
chosen
your
fabric,
pin
the
pattern
and
cut
out
all
of
the
pieces.
Make
sure
that
the
fabric
is
folded
for
double
thickness
and
that
the
print
is
going
in
the
right
direction.
Also
notice
that
there
is
a
pattern
piece
that
needs
to
be
placed
on
a
fold.
The
chart
below
shows
measurements
of
the
fold
over
elastic
for
each
type
of
doll.
The
Karito
and
AG
will
use
the
same
pattern
pieces.
DOLL
A.
G.
B
F
C
KARITO
ARMS
x
2
5
inches
4
inches
5
inches
LEGS
x
2
BACK
x
2
5
inches
2
inches
4
inches
1
inches
5
inches
2
inches
FRONT
x
1
3
inches
2
inches
3
inches
Sewing
Instructions
NOTE:
Fold
over
elastic
(FOE)
is
inexpensive
and
can
be
found
in
a
variety
of
colors.
There
are
many
etsy
shops
that
sell
it
as
well
as
multiple
sites
on
the
web.
The
type
that
Ive
used
in
the
illustration
is
wide
which
becomes
3/8
when
folded
in
half.
You
can
see
from
the
picture
to
the
left,
that
it
has
a
crease
down
the
center
so
it
will
fold
easily.
The
fabric
is
sandwiched
between
the
two
sides
of
the
elastic.
You
can
sew
with
a
small
zigzag
or
a
stretch
stitch.
1. Sew
the
FOE
along
the
top
edge
of
the
front.
Do
not
stretch
the
swimsuit
fabric.
2. Sew
the
FOE
along
the
top
edges
of
the
two
back
pieces
(the
side
that
slants
down
to
the
center
back).
Stretch
the
FOE
to
fit
the
fabric.
Liberty
Jane
Clothing
3. Lay
one
arm
piece
of
FOE
flat.
Line
up
the
side
seam
edge
of
both
the
front
and
back
piece
with
the
bottom
and
top
edges
of
the
strip.
See
first
picture
to
the
far
left.
4. Sandwiching
the
fabric
between
the
two
sides,
fold
the
elastic
in
half
and
pin
to
keep
the
front
and
back
pieces
lined
up.
Sew
all
along
the
edge
of
the
elastic,
from
the
side
over
the
shoulder
to
the
other
side.
5. Repeat
this
for
the
other
side.
6. The
finished
straps
are
pictured
left.
Liberty
Jane
Clothing
7. With
right
sides
together,
match
up
the
side
seam.
Pin.
8. It
is
recommended
to
sew
the
side
seams
with
a
stretch
stitch.
On
the
machine
used
in
the
illustration,
it
is
#9.
It
looks
like
a
zigzag,
but
its
more
straight
than
wide.
This
will
allow
your
seam
to
stretch
with
your
fabric
without
breaking.
9. Sew
both
side
seams
with
a
seam
allowance.
Liberty
Jane
Clothing
10.Sew
the
leg
pieces
of
FOE
to
the
leg
openings.
Stretch
the
elastic
slightly
to
fit
the
fabric.
The
elastic
measurement
is
about
longer
than
necessary
so
that
you
can
stretch
it
while
sewing
to
the
edge.
Trim
of
the
excess.
11.Repeat
with
the
other
leg
opening.
12.With
right
sides
together,
match
up
the
center
back
seam.
Pin
and
sew
with
a
stretch
stitch.
Be
sure
to
sew
a
rounded
curve,
not
a
point
where
the
piece
curves
in.
Liberty
Jane
Clothing
13.With
the
swimsuit
still
inside
out,
lay
it
flat
and
match
up
the
center
crotch
seam.
Sew
with
a
stretch
stitch
and
reinforce
with
a
zigzag
to
finish
the
seam.
Finished
Swimsuit
Liberty
Jane
Clothing
