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sew & wear the lENA Pattern
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selecting Fabrics
Refer to this table for your fabric quantities.
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimsuit | Fabric 145cm wide | 1.1m | 1.1m | 1.2m | 1.2m | 1.3m | 1.3m | 1.3m | 1.3m | 1.3m | 1.3m |
| Swimsuit | Lining 145cm wide | 0.75m | 0.75m | 0.75m | 0.75m | 0.75m | 0.75m | 0.75m | 0.75m | 0.75m | 0.75m |
| Bikini | Fabric 145cm wide | 1.8m | 2m | 2m | 2m | 2m | 2m | 2.2m | 2.2m | 2.2m | 2.2m |
| Bikini | Lining 145cm wide | 0.5m | 0.5m | 0.5m | 0.5m | 0.5m | 0.5m | 0.5m | 0.5m | 0.5m | 0.5m |
| Skirt | Fabric 48”/120cm wide | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m |
| Skirt | Fabric 54”/135cm wide | 1.8m | 1.8m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m | 3.2m |
Swimwear
Swim-specific fabrics are ideal for this pattern. Look out for lycra with a 4-way stretch for the best fit as these patterns were created with a 2” stretch allowance.
All swimwear in this pattern would be suited to stretch cotton and stretch jersey for that roller girl on the beach (I’m not getting wet) look. Just size up if the elastane content is lower than 5%.
SHORTS
These shorts have a Gathered, high waist, loose leg design, so cut in a stretch cotton or jersey in your size or size up for a woven, non-stretch fabric. Don’t forget to make life easier for yourself by opting for a jersey binding.
Thinking outside the pattern pack:
Nothing says 80’s lounging like the Lena crop beach top and shorts together in a soft stretch fabric. Or make your shorts your gym/rollerskating/longboarding go-to item in lightweight denim, towelling, cottons and jerseys.
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