How to sew a swimsuit for overweight
For overweight ladies, choosing a swimsuit usually turns out to be an almost impossible task. Not only is it sometimes difficult for some to decide on this - after all, even the most indoor swimsuit reveals to the world all the imperfections of the body, so it is not always possible to choose the size. Yes, now in many shops mass market there is an opportunity to purchase a separate bodice and swimming trunks of different sizes. But not every XXL lady decides to go to the beach in a separate swimsuit. There is only one way out - to sew it yourself.
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Swimwear for full do-it-yourself: options
One of the easiest ways to make a large swimsuit is to use your old swimsuit or bra that supports your breasts well. Breast support is the most important thing you need to look out for. Ideal is the most comfortable cup in your size and wide straps, such as tied around the neck.
Take your swimsuit fabric seriously, of any size. At the same time, many women are guided by the rule "the harder the stretches, the better" and immediately burn themselves on this - the swimsuit turns out to be stretched and unusable after the first wet. It's good if you manage to get out of the water in clothes. Therefore, the most suitable fabric for such a product is elastane, lycra, tackle or microfiber.
For swimming trunks, edging and straps, we recommend using a latex elastic, available from craft stores. Unlike regular underwear, latex elastic will last much longer, especially in chlorinated and salted seawater.
To sew a swimsuit based on a ready-made bra, you need to mark the double width of the cups with seam allowances on the fabric. Measure your bust + seam allowances for your bodice length. Here you need to immediately decide how the swimsuit will be fastened: the ties are sewn separately, but for the fastener you need to immediately add to the pattern. Cutting out swimming trunks is easy - circle the matching panties in your size and make a life-size pattern. High-waisted swimming trunks look very good, and besides, it is also very fashionable: just add 10-15 cm to the pattern of your swimming trunks at the waist.
By the way, the swimsuit of your dreams can not only be sewn, but also to tie!
Swimwear patterns for obese women
We offer you several patterns for swimwear of various styles. You just have to measure your volumes, make these patterns in full size and carefully transfer them to the fabric.
Swimsuit for the plump: step by step instructions
- Fold in the cut pieces and gather the bodice slightly across the middle, creating small folds between the cups.
- Secure the folds by stitching with a sewing machine. You can decorate them with decorative elements, for example, a small bow to match the swimsuit.
- Sew on wide straps and attach a buckle or drawstrings. Make sure that the straps of the ties are also wide enough, otherwise they will cut into the skin and create discomfort, not to mention how ugly it looks. By the way, you can cut the fastener from an old swimsuit of any size.
- When cutting out swimming trunks, it does not matter whether you used our pattern or took your swimming trunks as a basis - leave 3 cm on top to insert the elastic and take into account the allowances for the seams on the sides and on the fly.
- It is best not to fold the leg slots - wet folds will chafe the skin, so just neatly overcast the edges of the fabric.
- Decorate the panties with a small skirt, for this, cut a strip from the same fabric, a length equal to twice the volume of your hips + seam allowances, and a width of 30 cm.
- Gather it up and stitch it with a sewing machine over the elastic of the waistband on the front side.
In this article we talked about how to visually hide some figure flaws when choosing a swimsuit. What to look for when buying a plus size swimsuit. These tips will help you avoid mistakes and be the queen of the beach, at least for your loved ones: do not be complex about your figure if for some reason it does not correspond to the template parameters.
