Swimsuit/Leo

Description

This extremely versatile Swimsuit / Leo PDF sewing pattern has a long-sleeve and sleeveless version and can be used for many occasions like gymnastics, ballet, swimming, and ice-skating. Bonus instructions on how to make it one-colored are also included. With this pattern you can create 8 variations when you mix and match the following options: long-sleeve or sleeveless, with or without skirt, one or multi color.

The one-colored, skirt-less option might even be simple enough for a confident beginner sewer.

This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 14.5 inch dolls such as WellieWishers™.

Recommended Fabrics: Lycra, Mystique or performance wear

Supplies Needed:
Supplies needed for Long-Sleeve Leo with Skirt:
• 1/4 yard of lycra, knit or performance wear (e.g Mystique), one or two colors
• 5/8″ fold-over-elastic (FOE) at least 16″ long
• 3 mm or 4 mm rhinestones (optional)

Supplies needed for Sleeveless Leo with Skirt:
• 1/4 yard of lycra, knit or performance wear (e.g Mystique), one or two colors
• 5/8″ fold-over-elastic (FOE) at least 23″ long
• 3 mm or 4 mm rhinestones (optional)

Supplies needed for One-Colored Sleeveless Leo without Skirt (most basic version):
• 7″ x 9″ lycra, knit or performance wear remnant or child’s old Leo or swimsuit (main stretch needs to go across the 9″ part)
• 5/8″ fold-over-elastic (FOE) at least 23″ long

Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate (depending on option)

What You Get: One 32-page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full-size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.