A low-rise pant with cheeky back coverage Two different construction methods Paonll Cp peer here —> Watch the video tutorial for the reversible option here: www.sewswimmingly.comTable of Contents Veronica Pant Style Details Page 1 Fit Information Page 2 Sizing Pages 3-5 Supplies Page 6 More Info for Beginners Page 7 Pattern Inventory Page 8 Printing Page 9 Pattern Assembly Page 10 Cutting Page 11 Heloful Links Page 12 Working with Knits Page 13 Getting Started Pages 14 Sewing Instructions V1. Pages 15-19 Link to V2. Video Tutorial Page 20 Glossary Page 21 www.sewswimmingly.coms This pattern includes two different construction methods, e | fall hy: Please choose the method that best aligns with your current sewing experience level. V1. Traditional Method: Has visible top stitching at leg and waist openings. This is the recommended version for beginners. V2. Clean Seams Method: Reversible option, no visible topstitching. intermediate option, this version is only recommended for people with a little bit more sewing experience. (Video tutorial provided.) If you're just starting out and you could use a little more He (MW ape: guidance putting your bottoms together, please consider joining my online class for beginners, Bikini Boss. Link to info about a swimwear sewing course for beginners: https:/ / sewswimmingly.mykajabi.com/ bikini-boss-2 1. www.sewswimmingly.comThis pattern is graded up to size 4X. Cheeky back coverage XL-4X Sits low on the hip. 2. www.sewswimmingly.comUse a tape measure to measure around these points to determine your size. fullest part of your hips to get the best fit. De : Make sure the tape measure is snug but not squeezing. Measure around the fullest part of your bust (apex), the narrowest part of your waist and the coo i wil Bust Waist Hips XS XL 2x 3X 4X Size Chart (Imperial) Bust Waist Hips (full) 31.5- 32.5in 25.26in 34.5-35.5in 33.5-34.5in 27-28in 36.5-37.5in 35.5-36.5in 29-30in 38.5-39.5in 37.5-38.5in 31-32.5in 40.5-42in 43-A5in 36.75-39in 455-47 5in 47-490 41.5-43.5in 49.5-51.5in 51-53in 455-47 5in 53.5-55.5in 58-57in 49.5-51.5in 57.5-59.5in The size chart is meant as a starting point. Sewing a test garment in a similar fabric in the size closest to your measurments is highly recommended. Since this style is made with stretch fabric, there is quite a bit of wiggle room. You can grade between sizes and make other adjustments to customize the pattern to your unique shape. 3. www.sewswimmingly.comXS Size Chart (metric) Bust Waist Hips (full) 80-82.75em 63.5-66em 87.75-90.25em 85-87.75cm 68.75-71.25em 92.75-95.25em 90.25-92.75em 73.75-76.25em 97.75-100.5em 95.25-99.25em 78.75-82.50cm 103-106.75em 109.25-114.25em 93.25-99em 116-120.75em 119.25-124.75em 105.50-110.50em 127,75-131em 129.75-134.75em 116-120.75cm 136-141 em 139.75-145em 125.75-13l.em 146-151.25em www.sewswimmingly.com 4you already own. These measurments are meant to be taken as if the garment is ‘ laying flat and are meant to help guide you as to what size He 2 might fit you best and if you'll need adjustments. You can also compare these measurments to a well fitting garment Finished Garment Measurements Width CB Length” XS 13.25in/ 33.75cm 7:125in/ 43.50cm $ 14.25in/ 36.25em 7.625in/ 19.50cm M 15.25in/38.75em 8:125in/ 20.75em L 16.25in/ 41.25em 8.75in/ 22.25em XL 18.25in/ 46.50cm 9.625 in/ 24.50cm 2X 20.25in/ 51.50cm 10.125in/ 25.75¢m 3X 22.25in/ 56.50cm 10.625in/ 27m 4X 24.25in/ 61.75cm 11.125in/ 28.25cm *CB: Center back all the way down to the crotch seam. on www.sewswimmingly.comThe recommended fabric selection for the main fabric is 4-way stretch nylon or spandex tricot with at least 10% added spandex stretch. You can use the (C4, + same quality fabric for your lining or you can use 4-way stretch mesh {if you are sewing the traditional method). * Assumes 56-60” width. Rubber swimwear elastic is strongly recommended over braided elastic. Fabric Requirements cs" Self/ Main Fabric Lining 1/4” Elastic XS 1/2 Yard 1/2 Yard 3 Yards $ 1/2 Yard 1/2 Yard 3 Yards 1/2 Yard 1/2 Yard 3 Yards L 1/2 Yard 1/2 Yard 3 Yards XL 3/4 Yard 3/4 Yard 5 Yards x 3/4 Yard 3/4 Yard 5 Yards 3x 3/4 Yard 3/4 Yard 5 Yards 4X 3/4 Yard 3/4 Yard 5 Yards Stretch needle (sewing machine), tape measure, self- healing cutting mat (at least 18” x 18”), rotary cutter, pins AN Ne (CA, : or sewing clips, sewing weighs or heavy books and a metal loop turner (if sewing V2 only). * Recommended but not required: an elastic foot for your machine. 7 Cutting with a rotary blade and rubber cutting mat is faster and more accurate B than using pins and cutting with scissors when working with knit fabrics. 6. www.sewswimmingly.comee B | k JIA] tvev'r a beginner and are looking for more guidance, hope you'l consider joining my 6-week online swimwear sewing course for beginners. You gain access to the whole course as soon as you sign up so you can B O S S go at your own pace. Learn with full length step-by-step video tutorials! By Sew Swimmingly Learn more about Bikini Boss here: https:/ / sewswimmingly.mykajabi.com/ bikini-boss-2 7. www.sewswimmingly.comPattern Inventory Veronica Pant (when mirrored) 8. www.sewswimmingly.comx 11.7). Make sure you select 100% scale or “actual size”. Please pay close attention to the title of the pattern you are printing, there (WI MW + are two different size ranges (XS-L & XL-4X). This pattern is formatted for 4 letter sized paper (8.5” x 11”). You can also print the patter on Ad (8.3” Print oe pavoees te @ Copies: 1 i} Print in grayscale (black and white) » More Options Malttipie % ‘Actual size © Custom Scale: 100 Choose paper source by PDF page Sze Frint on both sides of paper Orientation: Auto Portrait Landscape Page tet 5 Comments & Forms Document and Markups @ Summarize comments cancel Page Setup... Printer. 9. Wwww.sewswimmingly.comTrace your pattern out by using the key on page 1 of il the pattern to find your correct size line. 10. www.sewswimmingly.com: Because we're working with 4-way stretch fabric, you can cut in either (MW): . direction. Itis recommend that you cut with the direction of greatest stretch going across the width of your body (there are arrows on the pattern). _— ©) If you're using a rotary blade and cutting mat to cut (as recommended), You will + need to weight down the pattern to the fabric with either heavy books or sewing * weights. Be careful not to shift the fabric around underneath as you are moving weights around. You should have plenty of leftover fabric in the width to cut whatever top you choose. uN. www.sewswimmingly.comHelpful Links Sewing Swimwear 5 Helpful Tools you Need Blog Post: hitps:/ / www.sewswimmingly.com/ 2p=1189 Swimwear Sewing Blog Post: hitps:/ / www.sewswimmingly.com/?p=576 Why You Need an Elastic Foot Blog Post: https:/ / www.sewswimmingly.com/ ?p=2657 12. www.sewswimmingly.comNbeg wh ech Ipful Tips When working with knits, you need to use stitches that are going to stretch with the fabric as you get in and out of them which is why the overlock stitch is the best stitch for swimwear and the zig zag stitch is runner up. You can use a zig zag stitch in place of an interlock stitch if you don’t have access to a serger. A straight stitch will snap when stretched which is why you should only use it for very short seams like the crotch seam. It is not a suitable stitch for longer seams like the waist and leg openings. Don't pull the fabric as you're sewing, this will create ripples in your seam. 13. www.sewswimmingly.comGethg Sate Find your size. Shop for supplies. Print your pattern Assemble your pattern. Cut your fabric. Start Sewing. 14, www.sewswimmingly.comVersion 1. 1/4” seam allowance is already included, 1. Pin & sew the self crotch seam with either an overlock stitch or a straight stitch RS together. Repeat on the lining pieces. 2. Pin & sew the self side seams RS together with either an overlock stitch or a zig zag stitch. Repeat on the lining pieces. 15. www.sewswimmingly.com3. Turn the lining piece RS out. Place the self inside of the lining so that the WS of the self & lining are touching. A. Pin the leg openings together lining up the crotch and side seams. Pin with the S/A headed towards the back of the garment. 16. www.sewswimmingly.comSet [il 5. Sew the leg openings and attach the elastic in one pass, starting at the crotch seam. over- lap the elastic by about 1/2” at the end. “Tip: Using an elastic foot will make this step easier. 6. Pin the waist opening. 17. www.sewswimmingly.com7. Sew the waist opening and attach the elastic in one pass, starting at the crotch seam. over- lap the elastic by about 1/2” at the end. “Tip: Using an elastic foot will make this step easier. 8. Fold the S/A of the leg openings back to the lining side of the garment. Topstitch the S/A down with a narrow zig zag stitch slightly overlapping at finish. Backstitch at start and finish. *Tip: Try to catch the edge of the fabric as you sew. 18. www.sewswimmingly.com9. Fold the S/A of the waist opening back to the lining side of the garment. Topstitch the $/A down with a narrow zig zag stitch slightly overlapping at finish. Backstitch at start and finish. *Tip: Try to catch the edge of the fabric as you sew. 10. Turn the garment RS out. 19. www.sewswimmingly.comCu “4 Tica Vasien2- / 4” seam allowance is already How to Sew Reversible Bikini Bottoms Video Sewing Tutorial: https:/ / www.sewswimmingly.com/?p=2567 20. www.sewswimmingly.comyet DOGS: Direction of greatest stretch, there are arrows on the pattern showing which direction to cut the pattern pieces to ensure the best fit. Pull your fabric lengthwise and crosswise to determine which direction has the most stretch. RIGHT SIDE (RS): The intended front side of the fabric, the side that will be seen on the outside of the finished garment. WRONG SIDE (WS): The back side of the fabric. ON THE FOLD: When the fabric is folded in half and the edge of the pattern piece is lined up along the fold line so that the two symmetrical sides are cut at the same time. ‘SELF-FABRIC/ MAIN FABRIC: The main fabric of your garment you intend to use for the outside of your finished piece. LINING FABRIC: The fabric you are using to line the inside of your garment. If you are making a reversible garment, | recommend using the same quality fabric you are using for your self-fabric for your lining. SEAM ALLOWANCE (S/A): The area between the edge of the fabric and the stitching line on two or more pieces being stiched together. TOPSTITCH: A stitch that appears on the outside of a garment. ZIG ZAG STITCH: A stitch setting on a sewing machine that is ideal for seams that need to stretch. Allows threads to stretch to prevent snapping. SERGE/OVERLOCK: A stitch that finishes the edges of one or more pieces of fabric. Made with a serger/overlock machine. 4-WAY STRETCH: Knit fabric that stretches in all 4 directions. CF: Center Front CB: Center Back 21. www.sewswimmingly.com~7 a a2 292 2: oe 2\ Zsgu ta Om) 226-2 a ae oe* se eee =e 03 eee as | 104 9NOTY 39V1d | TEST SQUARE 8CMX8CM ------ If the smaller test square does not measure 2 IN X 2 IN, or the larger Square does not measure 8 CM X 8 CM, Please check your printer settings.PLACE ALONG FOLD© SEW SWIMMINGLY LLC 2023. THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO REPRODUCE THIS DOCUMENT FOR RE SALE IN ANY WAY.Buyury 1 inp 39S L 4nd »ova 7SX subg B21U019, MISNINWIMS MIS —— 3309 —————_> © SEW SWIMMINGLY LLC 2023. THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO REPRODUCE THIS DOCUMENT FOR RE SALE ' t t ' ' t ' t t ' t t ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 1 IN ANY WAY.5 a ms D 2a Zipusa Z2coe—s Sof lee CL oe =F Ve ae uv ne > 104 SNOTY 391d TEST SQUARE 8CMX8CM If the smaller test square does not measure 2 IN X 2 IN, or the larger Square does not measure 8 CM X 8 CM, Please check your printer settings.COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO REPRODUCE THIS DOCUMENT FOR RE SALE © SEW SWIMMINGLY LLC 2023. THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR IN ANY WAY.COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO REPRODUCE THIS DOCUMENT FOR RE SALE © SEW SWIMMINGLY LLC 2023. THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR IN ANY WAY.2407 Sujury | 4 $195, 1 49D OVE XP-1X {Ug D21U019Q, MISNINWIMS M3S 10d SNOT 301d © SEW SWIMMINGLY LLC 2023. THIS DOCUMENT AND ITS CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO REPRODUCE THIS DOCUMENT FOR RE SALE IN ANY WAY.