All the bikini top patterns except the triangle are based on the one piece block. You need to have completed this before proceeding to those patterns. From time to time I’ll be adding new patterns so check back now and then. If you’d like to see a pattern made from your own design then please email me a sketch or leave a comment in the section below and if it’s straight forward enough then I’ll have a go and put it up here. Simply click on the thumbnail to select your pattern instructions.
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Hi Stuart!
I too am interested in sewing a suit which would incorporate a twist bandeau style top. Have you thought any more about detailing the pattern work for this kind of garment? The suit I’m hoping to replicate is found below, any suggestions about the twist bandeau or anything else would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Richelle
Hi Stuart
I put a buckle in the front middle and love how it turned out.
I just finished sewing the bandeau after making my own pattern from your instructions.
It fits perfectly
Thank you so much for this site, I’m surely gonna use it again to help me make patterns.
Best regards,
Hulda,
Reykjavík
Hi Tracy, no I don’t sell patterns as they’re all here free for the taking … they really aren’t all that hard to do if you read everything carefully and you get a good set of measurements to start with. Don’t be disheartened if it doesn’t work the first time … it’s all about practice and learning … no one ever made something perfectly the first time!
Hi Stuart
I’m new to your site and love it! Do you sell any of your swimwear patterns? I’m new at sewing and have not got to the point wear i can make my own patten yet.
Thanks
Hi Danielle. I will add this style to my To Do List. I’ve always avoided this style because people have trouble understanding how to hide/lose darts. I think it’ll make a great addition … thanks!
First I want to thank you for this amazing site! You have helped tremendously with my handmade swimsuit patterns. I don’t know a single woman who likes swimsuit shopping and the majority of us women (especially those of us who have had children) have some body part that we don’t like so much. I love the bikini help and ideas but I was wondering if you have dabbled in the twist front bandeau style. I’d like to try making one but I don’t want to waste fabric and my sanity with experimenting. I’ve not found a pattern (not a fan of premade patterns anyway) so this task has proven a bit difficult for me. They look like you’d sew two pieces right sides together, turn right sides out and literally twist but I’m unsure if this is correct to get the desired look. Any help on the concept would be great!
Dear Stuart,
This is so interesting the fact you answered me and supported me is great! The swimsuits in the stores aren’t new and they all look alike I just love this website.
Deborah
Deborah: With a little ingenuity you can pretty much mix and match most styles … just be careful not to undercut any thing that might have be under tension in my design lesson. What you’re suggesting should work just fine.
Could I use this halter top instead of of the top that is on the one piece Bandeau/Empire line supported Cutaway swimsuit? I could tie the halter top at the neck line and also tie it in the back. I would have to make a band at the bottom of the halter top and then sew it to the top of the bandeau suit and the band would tie in the back.