Downloadable PDF "Dani" Swim Top Sewing Pattern Sizes XS-L.
While splashing about poolside or dipping your toes in sandy beaches, look your ultimate cutest with the Dani Swim Top that you made. The Dani Swim Top is a flair fit and has faux shoulder ties and interior shelf bra with molded cups for support.
Variation: Can be lengthened or shortened to a flirty crop top. Ties or bows optional.
Designed to pair nicely with the Danielle Swim Bottoms or with any other favorite swimwear bottom. Create endless combinations... Have fun!
Included in your PDF download:
Page 1: PDF Printing Instructions
Page 2: Cover Page
Page 3: Size Chart / Material List
Pages 4-6: Cutting Diagrams
Pages 7-19: Sewing Instructions
Page 20: Variation Instructions
Pages 21-29: Size Extra Small
Pages 30-38: Size Small
Pages 39-47: Size Medium
Pages 48-56: Size Large
*Highly recommend testing this pattern, using a similar fabric for fit adjustments, before starting your project.
Materials Needed (all materials can be found in our store!):
- 1 yd of Swimwear Fabric with Spandex, 54” or wider
- 1/2 yd Stretch Mesh or Power Mesh for Shelf Bra
- 2 yds 1/2” Rubber or Swimwear Elastic (for straps)
- 2 yds 1/4” Rubber or Swimwear Elastic (for armhole and neckline)
- 2 yds 3/4” Rubber, Swimwear Elastic or Picot Edge (for Shelf Bra Base)
- 1 pair Rounded Molded Cups (for Shelf Bra)
- Optional: 1 pair of 1/2” Tall Sliders (to fit the straps) or a set of 4 Sliders to make the straps adjustable.
Other Notions:
- Stretch or Ball Point Needle size 11
- Fine Straight Pins or Sewing Clips
- Scissors for trimming
- Scissors for fabric
- Scissors for paper
- Safety Pins to mark the measurements of the straps
- Measuring Tape
- Large Bobby Pin or any other method to turn the straps inside out.
- Textured Nylon Thread (for bobbin only) color to match fabric (I suggest Maxi Lock)
- All-purpose Polyester Thread color to match fabric (I suggest Gutermann Mara 120) or any other swimwear thread.
- Tape to mark the machine temporarily, masking or decorative (do not use clear)
See listing photo for Stitch Love Studio Size Chart. Note: Size Chart is for body measurements. This pattern has negative ease to accommodate for the stretch in the fabric. Following the suggested stretch percentage when choosing the fabric is critical to achieve the right fit.
© Stitch Love Studio, 2020
This pattern is for personal use only and is not to be used for commercial production. No part of this pattern is to be reproduced or resold in any format.
