We have 2 new patterns being introduce to the Friday family; please meet the Twin Lakes Two Piece, and the Jia Surfsuit. In this blog post we will fill you in on everything you need to know including the size guide, fabric requirements, and model sample information. Continue reading to find out more.
Twin Lakes Two Piece:
A two piece set to cover all of your bases! Sew the Twin Lakes Two Piece as a swimsuit or bra and panty set. The top pattern comes with options for a B/C and C/D cup top and the bottoms have options for hipster or mid rise as well as full butt or thong cut. The top features a fun method for covering elastic in fabric as well as darts for easy pattern adjusting. The bottoms are comfortable and elastic free! They are a hip hugging without pinching and something you’ll want to sew again and again. The two piece is unlined but features instructions on how to add a lining to the top and/or bottoms!
Recommended Fabric:
The Twin Lakes Two Piece is designed for knit fabrics. You will need a fabric with 4 way stretch and at least 50% crosswise stretch. If you are making this as a swimsuit, you will need swim fabric. You can also make the set in other knit fabrics to create an underwear set, so it's very versatile!
Photoshoot Samples:
The off white bra and panty set is made from a cotton jersey
The teal bra and panty set is made from a cotton pointelle knit
The blueish bathing suit is made from a poly spandex swim fabric
The floral bathing suit is made from a nylon spandex fabrix from Blue Moon Fabrics, here.
Fit notes:
The Twin Lakes Two Piece is designed to have a comfortable fit. Top is fitted without being constricting and the bottoms are elastic-free and don’t pinch! The Twin Lakes Two Piece was drafted using sample measurements for a for a height of 5’6”[168cm]. We recommend choosing a size based on your full chest measurement for the top and full hip measurement for the bottoms.
Finished Garment Measurements:
This pattern has negative ease. That means that some of the finished garment measurements you see will be smaller than the body measurements for the given size. This is a common occurrence when you are making a knit garment that needs to stay in place on your body.
Yardage Requirements:
You may need to purchase extra yardage if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.
The Jia Surfsuit:
It’s a one piece swimsuit, its a bodysuit, its a rashguard, its a sun cover up, its a surfsuit! The Jia is a raglan sleeved swimsuit with a zipper up the front. No need to sacrifice feeling cute when you’re trying to get a little extra sun protection! The Jia Surfsuit also offers optional underarm gussets for added mobility when wearing the suit.
Recommended Fabric:
The Jia Surfsuit is designed for knit fabrics. You will need a fabric with 4 way stretch and at least 50% crosswise stretch.
Photoshoot Model Samples:
The rashguards are both made from nylon mesh fabric
The orange version was made from a scuba knit
The floral version is made from a nylon spandex fabric
Fit Notes:
The Jia Surfsuit is designed to tight enough without being restrictive. It was drafted using sample measurements for a for a height of 5’6”[168cm].
Size Chart:
Finished Garment Measurements:
This pattern has negative ease. That means that some of the finished garment measurements you see will be smaller than the body measurements for the given size. This is a common occurrence when you are making a knit garment that needs to stay in place on your body.
CROTCH SEAM TO CF: This is measured from the center of the crotch seam straight up to the center front (top of the zipper).
CROTCH SEAM TO CB: This is measured from the center of the crotch seam straight back to the center back (not including the collar).
SLEEVE LENGTH: This is measured from where the sleeve joins to the collar down to the sleeve hem.
Yardage Requirements:
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