8 Best bikini sewing patterns for women
Wanting to sew the perfect swimwear for the beach or pool? From micro triangle to full coverage with ruching, here are the best bikini sewing patterns for women.
Let’s face it – shopping for swimwear is a nightmare. Searching through racks for the perfect style (and in your size too!). Then having to venture to the change rooms (which are either freezing cold or way too hot), with the fear of someone pulling back the curtain.
At least store-bought bikinis are often sold as separates these days (although it feels like they also cost twice as much that way!), so you don’t have to worry that your top half is a completely different size to your bottom. But it can still be a challenge to find the perfect top and bottom in your size.
Completely avoid swimwear change room horrors by sewing your own bikini. Get the fit and coverage (or lack thereof) just right with these DIY bikini patterns:
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High Waist Collective bikini
The High Waist Collective Bikini sewing pattern from Swim Style is a simple top and high waist bikini bottom. Its simple design would be a great first swimsuit pattern to sew.
Colorblock Zip Swimsuit
The Colorblock Zip Swimsuit pdf pattern from Ellie and Mac is a mix and match pattern with colorblocked and solid options. Choose between mid-rise and high-rise bottoms. For a more modest bikini, the top has short or long skirt options.
Mix and Match with Edgewater Ave
Edgewater Ave has an amazing selection of bikini separates sewing patterns. Pick your favourite top and bottom to make your perfect bikini. They currently have 21 tops and 12 bottoms to choose from (sold individually).
Paradise Swimsuit
The Paradise swimsuit from Peek-a-boo Pattern shop has three bottoms options (standard, high rise and ruched high rise). The top can be made with or without the bow and keyhole, and it can also be made as a tankini or one-piece. So many options for the perfect swimwear!
Waterfall Swimsuit
The Waterfall Swimsuit from Ellie and Mac is an off-the-shoulder design with a large flounce (with optional straps). It can be made as a bikini or tankini (with cinch ties to adjust the amount of coverage). The bottoms come with high waist and mid-waist options.
St Tropez Bikini
The St. Tropez bikini sewing pattern from Little Lizard King has bikini and tankini with cross back straps. The bottoms have options for full and medium coverage and an optional mid-rise waistband.
Bandeau bikini top
The Bandeau bikini top from Swim Style Patterns is a classic, simple design, with optional straps, if you’re worried about keeping it in place!
Cozumel Micro Triangle Bikini Top
If a Micro-bikini is more your style, Mango Coast Patterns has the Cozumel. The micro triangle bikini top ties around the neck and back, and includes 2 versions: a classic micro triangle shape and a narrower triangle. The intended fit of both bikini tops is minimal coverage with under bust cleavage.
And soon you will have the perfect handmade bikini without having to venture to the change room!
Searching for the perfect swimsuit fabric for your bikini? Knitfabric.com has a great selection of printed and solid swimwear fabric.
More sewing inspiration:
- Is one-piece more your style? Here’s the best one-piece swimsuit sewing patterns.
- Sew something to throw over your new bikini with the beach cover up sewing patterns.
- Make a matching swimsuit for your little girl with the sweetest girl’s swimwear patterns.