Sophie Swimsuit Pattern

1 review

My sewing past mostly involved easy things (like curtains) and mending clothing, so this was far more challenging than I'm used to. I haven't yet finished the project, but I'm about 70% through and have been pleased with the pattern and the instructions and feel quite capable. My only complaint is that editing the pattern for a larger bust has been hard and discouraging. I increased the cups (somewhat) successfully only to later realize that the bands no longer matched up and will need to be redone. The pattern didn't promise to fit my size (F) so I won't hold that against it, however, the whole reason I'm willing to make my own bathing suit, which is an extremely time-consuming and rather expensive pursuit, is because I am not an average size. This is to say, if the pattern doesn't support people of unusual proportions, then who is this pattern for? If I was an average size, I would just buy a bathing suit pre-made. Overall, the pattern is great, just not made with me in mind.