becky

bikini top
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 A Message from Katie
Thank you for downloading the Becky Top pattern! If this is your first Edgewater
Avenue pattern, welcome! Edgewater Avenue is unique from other pattern companies
because you’re not only allowed but encouraged to use our patterns to sell your own
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Happy sewing!

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Completed Result

front back

Fit Notes
- Fully adjustable cups
- Best suited for smaller A-C cups, adjustments may be needed for larger bust sizes
- Elastic optional on bust pieces, strongly recommended on straps
- Shoulder straps can be tied instead of sewn for maximum adjustability (see tutorial)
- Cord ends recommended for a professional finish

Size chart
XS S M L XL XXL
Bust (in) 30-32 32-34 34-36 36-38 38-40 40-42

Waist (in) 22-24 24-26 26-28 28-30 30-32 32-34

Hips (in) 32-34 34-36 36-38 38-40 40-42 42-44

This size chart is meant only to be a guideline! Every body is unique, and some styles may fit
you better than others. Pay close attention to the fit notes in the section above, and modify
to fit your body whereever needed!

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Fabric
Use nylon-spandex, poly-spandex, or any other swimwear fabric with 4 way stretch. Fabrics
should be near 200 gsm and have 75-80% stretch. If you use different fabric than described,
consider making adjustments or sizing up or down to best accommodate the fabric you’re
using.
Though you are welcome to use traditional swimwear lining, our patterns are meant to be
used with nylon-spandex or other swimwear fabric blends for both the lining and self
pieces. To ensure the best possible fit, it is recommended to use this method.

Total Fabric Needed: 1/4 yard lining & self

Notions & Other Materials

Elastic
4 yds of 1/4” swimwear elastic
*Swimwear elastic is available for sale at etsy.com/shop/SwimwearNotionsUSA
Thread
High quality polyester thread
Other Materials
6 cord ends (optional)
*Cord ends available at etsy.com/shop/SwimwearNotionsUSA

Pieces Included

1 Left Bust
2 Right Bust 1
2
Printing the PDF
1”
Print on standard 8.5” x 11” paper, making sure to select “Do not
scale” or keep the scale at 100% so that the dimensions are not
distorted. If you prefer A4, go back to your downloads to access the
Test Square 1”
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How to Use PDF Patterns
1. Print the pages you need, making sure your printer’s scaling settings are set to “do not
scale” or scale at 100%
2. Once printed, cut out your size in each of the pieces
3. Organize your pieces so the front pieces (1) and the back pieces (2) are grouped together
4. Tape together each of the pieces by matching them up according to the matching letters.
A matches with A, B matches with B, etc...
5. Finally, use your pattern to cut your fabric. For this pattern, seam allowance is included
so there is no need to leave extra.

Notes
-You may choose to first tape the pieces together before cutting out your size. This is up to
personal preference!
-When matching the pieces up to tape, match so the lines are even, not the letters
- 1/4” seam allowance is included

Sewing Instructions
To sew the Becky Top, we’ve created a video tutorial for your use. You can view the video
tutorial at the link below.
https://youtu.be/HSgWVeDdH2E

Search “Becky” or visit the “Written Instructions” tab on edgewaterave.com to view written
instructions.

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 Straps and Bands
The video instructions mention that you need to cut two shoulder straps and two
band straps. Below, we’ve included the measurements for these straps. These are
recommendations, and you may choose to modify the recommended length in
order to achieve the best fit for you or for stylistic reasons.

Shoulder Straps CU T 2
XS S M L XL XXL
Width 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25”
Length 19” 19.5” 20” 20.5” 21” 21.5”

Band Straps CU T 2
XS S M L XL XXL
Width 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25” 1.25”
Length 38” 39” 40” 41” 42” 43”
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