It’s summer again, yay☀️Have you ever thought about making your own swimwear? Now’s the time to soak up the sun in a handmade version! Get inspired by these 13 beautiful swimwear sewing patterns:

1. Pilatus Swimsuit

This beautiful one-piece swimsuit pattern features a cute bow at the front and has high-waisted knickers. Can’t get any better than this.

Pattern company: OPIAN

2. Seabright Swimmer

How gorgeous is the plunging neckline of this pattern! Make the one-piece swimsuit with or without sleeves.

Pattern company: Friday Pattern Company

3. Soma Swimsuit

Choose between 3 variations! A one-piece swimsuit and two bikini options with either a high or mid-rise pant are included in this pattern.

Pattern company: Papercut Patterns

4. McCalls Swimwear M7417

Make a matching swimwear outfit for you and your little one with this beautiful pattern from McCalls!

Pattern company: McCalls

5. Ipswich Swimsuit

A modern pattern which comes with a one-piece swimsuit and a bikini variation. Great for having a play with colour-blocking!

Pattern company: Cashmerette Patterns

6. Valeria Swimsuit 

A beautiful pattern which features long sleeves, a scoop neck, low back, high legs and is fully lined.

Pattern company: Sirnea Patterns

7. Vernazza Two Piece Bikini 

Simple and beautiful! The adjustable tie front makes the fitting easy and you can easily adjust the bottoms for a higher or lower rise.

Pattern Company: Friday Pattern Company

8. McCall’s M7168 swimwear 

A cute and romantic swimwear pattern which comes in various top and bottom variations so that you can mix and match.

Pattern Company: McCall’s

9. Well’s Bay Bikini 

A beautiful and simple bikini with a wireless top, ties at the back, under-bust darts for the shape and low-rise bottoms.

Pattern Company: halfmoon ATELIER

10. Vogue V9192 swimwear

Look at this gorgeous one-shoulder swimsuit! The pattern comes with many variations for bikinis, swimsuits and cover-ups.

Pattern Company: Vogue® Patterns

11. Violet Swimsuit 

How cute are the ruffles? A lovely detail for this fully lined swimsuit which is low cut on the back. There’s a second option featuring side cut-outs.

Pattern Company: Laela Jeyne Patterns

12. Vogue V9255 Bikini

This vintage pattern has originally been designed in 1960 and has a close-fitted lined bra and shorts with a back zipper.

Pattern Company: Vogue® Patterns

13. Camille Swimsuit

A stunning deep plunge neckline and high waisted bottoms! Add an optional detail with the draped sides and front knot.

Pattern Company: Sirnea Patterns

As you can see, lots of great options out there and I hope there’s one in it for you as well.

If you’re on a tight budget, make sure to check out this post here about 10 beautiful sewing patterns you can download for free. Interested to read about 29 independent pattern companies you need to know in 2020? Here’s the link.

Happy sewing,

Yvonne