Buy the Twin Lakes Two Piece sewing pattern from Friday Pattern Company. A two piece set that covers all the bases! Sew Twin Lakes as a swimsuit or as a bra and panty set.
The top pattern has B/C and C/D cup options, as well as darts for easy pattern adjusting, and features a fun method for covering elastic in fabric.
The bottoms are comfortable and elastic free! There are options for a hipster rise or mid rise, as well as for a full butt or thong cut.
The two piece is unlined, but the pattern includes cues for when and how to sew a lining into the top and/or bottoms!
Sewing level: Confident beginner / Intermediate
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is
Suggested fabrics: The Twin Lakes Two Piece is designed for knit fabrics. You will need a fabric with 4 way stretch and at least 50% crosswise stretch. If you are making it as a swimsuit, you will need swim fabric, and because the swimsuit is not fully lined you will want to make sure your fabric is opaque.
Fabric requirements: You may need to purchase extra yardage if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.
For top and bottoms combined: 45"" (114 cm) wide fabric: 0.6 - 1.6 yd (0.55 - 1.5 m) // 54-60"" (137-153 cm) wide fabric: 0.55 - 1.15 yd (0.5 - 1.05 m).
Sizing: XS – 7X (approx. UK 6 – 34, based on our ). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
The pattern was drafted using sample measurements for a height of 5'6"" (168 cm).
Notions: Stretch sewing machine needle; 1.5 yd (1.4 m) of 3/8"" (1 cm) wide elastic for the straps; 1.5 yd (1.4 m) of 1/2"" (1.3 cm) wide elastic for the band on the top; 3/8"" (9.5 mm) lingerie strap slides and rings set // For bra and panty: scrap of cotton fabric for the crotch lining // Swimsuit: 0.6 yd (0.5 m) lining fabric // Optional: walking foot (can make it easier to sew with slippery knits).
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (20 pages for top, 19 pages for hipster bottoms, 23 pages for mid rise bottoms); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for top, 1 sheet for hipster bottoms, 2 sheets for mid rise bottoms) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.
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