With the holidays approaching, we start looking for the swimsuit that pleases, highlights our assets, and above all, in which we feel good. And this search can sometimes turn into an obstacle course... 
So why not sew the rare gem yourself according to our desires and the cuts that suit us best? Sewing a swimsuit is much easier than it seems when you have the necessary equipment. By the way, d'on't hesitate to read or reread the article dedicated to lycra. 

So the first step of this sewing adventure is of course choosing the swimsuit or bikini pattern... So here is a review of the patterns that caught my eye!

Etoffe malicieuse 

Etoffe malicieuse specializes in creating lingerie and swimsuit patterns and it's a real favorite because Etoffe malicieuse has a very wide range of swimsuits for the whole family. They offer women's swimsuits and bikinis, men's swimsuits but also children's, all at very reasonable prices (around 9 euros/pattern). 

I really like the women's one-piece Calypso model, asymmetrical with its chest ruffle. I find it chic and feminine. We could even make it bicolor with a ruffle of another color. 

For little girls, Poema is super cute. What little girl wouldn't be delighted to have such pretty ruffles on her shoulders?

And for the gentlemen and the little gentlemen, the Marin model will be perfect!

Atelier Guillemette

Atelier Guillemette offers us several models of one-piece swimsuits and a bikini. 

Let's start with Gaston, this one-piece swimsuit seems quite conventional at first glance but surprises with its low back. The ruffles attached to the straps give it a nice little look. It is available from size 34 to 52 and you can download it for free until 30/06 by clicking here. 

You can also find at Atelier Guillemette Lucien, a one-piece swimsuit with a deep neckline but covered buttocks. It is available from size 34 to 42 and costs 14.90 euros. 

Still in one-piece swimsuits, the swimsuit Joséphine is a vintage-inspired pattern, with high-waisted panties and a draped bust. It is suitable for small and large busts. It is available from size 36 to 46 at the price of 14.90 euros. 

Finally, Atelier Guillemette also offers a bikini named Clovis with a top that ties at the back. It is available from size S to XL for the top and from size 36 to 46 for the bottom. We would sew this pretty bikini in the sparkling lycra from Lise Tailor available in store, right?

All Atelier Guillemette patterns are accessible at an intermediate sewing level.

Popeline et Linon

Popeline et Linon offers us two swimsuit models. Ivani consists of a bralette-style top and a panty/bikini. The bralette is a kind of crossed bra with a bra. The panty is low-rise and ties at the hips. Ivani has an ultra glamorous and feminine style. Ivani can be worn as a swimsuit or as a crop top or even as underwear. It is available from size 34 to 48 at the price of 10 euros. An advanced sewing level is required to make it.

Poeiti is a one-piece swimsuit with a feminine and glamorous cut. It has a pretty cutout and gathers at the bust forming a bandeau bustier. It is backless with adjustable crossed straps for a perfect fit. Poeiti can also be worn as a bodysuit during the day or evening. It is available from size 34 to 48 and costs 10 euros. 

La maison Victor

In the July/August 2019 issue of Maison Victor magazine, (still available in the Maison Victor shop at the price of 8.95 euros) you will find the nice one-piece swimsuit called BahamaWith its pretty drape on the side, and a bare back, it is quite original. 

Charlotte Jaubert - Lingerie and swimsuit book

Charlotte Jaubert is a specialist in creating swimsuit and lingerie patterns. She has released two books on the subject with Editions Mango that you will find around 20 euros. I can only recommend them because not only do they gather quite a few patterns but also a lot of advice illustrated with photos to guide the creations. In short, it’s a real goldmine!

I actually sewed my first swimsuit with this book. I chose to make the player in red lycra, for a somewhat alert Malibu version, I admit 😊. 

Atelier sur le fil

This pattern goes by the little name Molitor, a nod to the Parisian pool with Art Deco architecture. The slightly retro style of the swimsuit is therefore in perfect harmony with this famous pool.

Molitor is a one-piece swimsuit with a bare back and a slightly retro cut. It is offered from size 34 to size 46. It includes 2 versions: the original and a more cut-out variation. You will find it only in PDF version at the price of 5 euros by clicking here. 

You can embellish it with a small chest ruffle as the blogger Basileetleon did for the blue version below. 

Here is my little review which is far from exhaustive but already gives a small overview of the models available on the market. Now, all you have to do is make a choice among all these swimsuit patterns that will accompany you by the pool or at the beach. 

And you, what are your favorite swimsuit patterns?