How to sew a swimsuit for plus size people
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, but after all, even the most one-piece swimsuit reveals to the world all the imperfections of the body, and it is also not always possible to choose the size. Yes, now in many stores In the mass market, it is possible to purchase a bra and swimming trunks separately in different sizes. But not every XXL size lady will decide to go to the beach in a two-piece swimsuit. There is only one way out - sew it yourself.
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DIY swimsuits for plus size people: options
One of the easiest ways to sew a plus size swimsuit is to use your old swimsuit or bra that supports your breasts well. Breast support is the most important thing you need to pay attention to. The ideal option is the most comfortable cup in your size and wide straps, for example, tied at the neck.
Take seriously the choice of fabric for a swimsuit, and of any size. Many women are guided by the rule “the more it stretches, the better” and immediately get burned by this - the swimsuit turns out to be stretched and unusable after the first wetness. It’s also good if you manage to get out of the water with clothes on. Therefore, the most suitable fabric for such a product is elastane, lycra, tactel or microfiber.
For swimming trunks, finishing edges and straps, we recommend using latex elastic, it is sold in craft stores. Unlike regular laundry, latex elastic will last you much longer, especially in chlorinated and salty sea water.
To sew a swimsuit based on a ready-made bra, you need to mark on the fabric the double width of the cups with seam allowances. Measure your chest volume + seam allowances - this will be the length of the bodice. Here you need to immediately decide how the swimsuit will be fastened: the ties are sewn on separately, but for the fastening you need to immediately add to the pattern. Cutting out swimming trunks is not difficult - circle the appropriate panties in your size and make a life-size pattern. High-waisted swimming trunks look very good and are also very fashionable: just add 10-15 cm to the pattern of your swimming trunks at the waist.
By the way, you can not only sew the swimsuit of your dreams, but also tie!
Swimsuit patterns for obese women
We offer you several swimsuit patterns of various styles. All you have to do is measure your volumes, make these patterns in full size and carefully transfer them to the fabric.
Swimsuit for plus size: step by step instructions
- Fold the cut pieces and gather the bodice slightly across the middle, forming small folds between the cups.
- Secure the folds using a sewing machine. You can decorate them with decorative elements, for example, a small bow to match the swimsuit.
- Sew wide straps and attach a clasp or ties. Make sure that the straps on the ties are also wide enough, otherwise they will dig into the skin and create discomfort, not to mention how unsightly it looks. By the way, you can cut the clasp from an old swimsuit of any size.
- When cutting out your swimming trunks, no matter whether you used our pattern or based on your own swimming trunks, leave 3 cm at the top to insert the elastic and take into account the seam allowances on the sides and on the fly.
- It is best not to hem the leg slits; wet hems will chafe the skin, so just carefully overcast the edges of the fabric.
- Decorate the panties with a small skirt by cutting 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 and stitch it with a sewing machine over the elastic waistband on the right 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 large size swimsuit. These tips will help you avoid mistakes and be the queen of the beach, at least for your loved ones: you should not have complexes about your figure if for some reason it does not correspond to the standard parameters.
