Rita Swimsuit Sewing Pattern
The Rita swimsuit sewing pattern is a fab one piece retro inspired halter neck swimsuit with a plunging neckline, low cut leg opening and slimming wrapped seams. Create your Swimsuit sewing pattern with jersey fabric in sizes with the following features:
PDF pattern printable on paper formats Letter, A4, and A0
- Two cup sizes
- Two leg heights
- Alternate finished leg opening elastic or fabric
- Tankini option
- Halter neckline
- Instructions for altering the trunk length
- Sizes US 0-16 & EU 30-46.
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Meet Rita Swimsuit Sewing Pattern, the ultimate one-piece halter neck swimsuit with a deep V-neckline, two cup choices, and two leg heights. The edges are adorned with folded elastic or fabric bands, and the front wraps around the side to the back, creating a slenderizing effect without a side seam. With a retro and marvelous design, Rita is a must-have for any beach or pool occasion.
Skill level 2-3/4
You have done some sewing but are not a super-experienced seamstress. You can handle sewing and folding elastic edges and gathers.
What you need to make a swimsuit sewing pattern
- Swim jersey fabric
- Elastic
- One hook
- Swim style lining (optional)
- Sewing thread
The PDF pattern includes
- Layers
- Trimless pages
- Fully illustrated instructions
- Metric and imperial measurements
- A4, and letter paper format
- A0 printshop format
- Seam allowances
TO ENSURE ACCURATE PRINTING:
- Measure the square size on the first pattern page and verify your printer's scaling (2" x 2" / 5 cm x 5 cm).
- For optimal results, utilize A4 or Letter paper formats and print the document via Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Height 5'8", 172 cm
Instructions with the following elements:
- Pattern overview with pattern names and cutting instructions. (page 3)
- Page overview showing how to tape the pages together (page 3)
- Measurements of the body and garment are provided in both Imperial and metric units. (pages 4-5)
- Style illustration of the garment shown from the front and back. (page 6)
- Materials list with recommended fabrics and trims. (Page 7)
- Illustrated instructions with step-by-step line drawings explained in English.
Pattern pieces
- Pattern pieces with seam allowances included.
- Layered file with each size on a separate layer.
What you get is the following:
- Instructions booklet
- PDF pattern in A4 and Letter
- PDF pattern in A0
- Separate projector file
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Print at Home — A4 and Letter Files
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Print your pattern on A4 or US Letter-sized paper. More details here
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Assemble the pages easily by taping them together following our clear layout guides.
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Tape the pages together with these easy steps.
A0 Copy Shop File
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Skip the taping! Our A0 files let you print full-size patterns. Find a local vetted shop that specializes in printing sewing patterns.
Projector File for Paperless Sewing
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All our PDF patterns include a projector-optimized file.
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Features a large workspace, thick lines, left and right pattern pieces, and separate layers for each size.
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Includes a scaling grid in metric and imperial measurements.
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Offers layers for both light and dark backgrounds, ensuring perfect visibility.
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