

B4526, which offers one- or two-piece options, goes up to size 20 (42″ bust, 34″ waist, 44″ hip).Gertie’s retro one-piece, B6067, is available up to size 22 (44″ bust, 37″ waist, 46″ hip).Lisette has a new swimsuit pattern, B6360, which ranges up to size 24W (46″ bust, 39″ waist and 48″ hip).B5759 goes up to size 32W (54″ bust, 49″ waist, 56″ hip) and has options for a one-piece, tankini or swimdress.Butterick has a handful of swimsuit patterns (and their patterns tend to run large, though, so the sizing may be more generous than the charts suggest):.I reviewed this class on my blog if you’re interested learning more about what it covers. Beverly also has an online course on Craftsy that is highly relevant to a curvy sewist looking to delve into swimsuit sewing: Sewing Swimsuits: The Supportive One-Piece. Pin-up Girls, from Beverly Johnson of Bra Maker’s Supply, has several one- and two-piece swimsuit patterns that go up to a 52″ bust size.Some of their patterns are more sporty, but they have a few casual/beach-worthy styles, too, including Jalie 3350, pictured below. Jalie has a variety of swimsuit patterns, both one-piece and two-piece, that range in size up to 50″ bust, 44″ waist, 53″ hip.Maison Fleur #8101 has options for one- or two-piece swimsuits up to size underbust 43″, waist 43.5″, hip 52.5″, with cup sizes B/C, D/DD, DDD/E! I sewed up this cute swimsuit here, and found that the pattern ran a little bit large, so you could probably fit even if you found yourself outside the pattern’s size range.The Nautilus was well reviewed by fellow curvy sewist Elaine here!


Swimsuit season can strike fear in the heart of any woman, but it can be particularly heart-wrenching for us curvy ladies. Finding a swimsuit that meets all of our curvy needs, from style to support, can be difficult and daunting. The weather is warming up in the northern hemisphere and that means pool parties, beach trips and lakeside picnics are on the agenda. Inclusive Sizing, Independent Patterns, and the Curvy Sewing Collective.Meet the People Behind the Curvy Sewing Collective.
