Rivet's first swim pattern! The Freesia! The first of many more, I hope. Freesia served two purposes. First, for me to test a swim block for the aforementioned many more to come, and second, to give you a whole lot of mix and match options. We've got a one piece, a tankini (cropped or top length) AND a bikini! Tops AND bottoms, all in one great package.
First things first! You can grab your very own copy of the Freesia Swimsuit RIGHT HERE!
My bikini version is a size 8/6/12. Swim suits are a pain for me to find in RWT. My top is a different size than my bottom. And I'm tall, so anything non-adjustable is out. I'm also not a 'cheeky' girl because my rear also seems to be cheeky no matter what. I hate going to Target and there's like 'cheeky, cheekier, cheekiest, and oh, I guess we'll throw in a pair of black bottoms that might cover your caboose.' I'm an active swim wearer. I swim, I cave climb, I jump off of ropes and docks, snorkel, etc. I need a suit to stay put, while still looking cute.
The tutorial for Freesia includes a whole Fitting Section where I show you not only how to adjust for length and grade, but fitting the straps and armscyes, adjusting the necklines, changing the crotch width, booty and leg coverage, rise changes, tons of info on elastic, and much more!
Ready to see all the amazing versions our testers came up with? Let's go!
Beth made a size 4 top and bottom in swim.
Sierra made a size 4 top in peached performance athletic.
Jessica made a size 4 in swim.
Teal made a size 6 top and bottom in swim.
Maria made a size 6 top and bottoms in swim.
Jesslyn made a size 6 top and bottoms in swim.
Rachel made a size 6 top, size 8 bottoms in swim.
Cassie made a size 6 top and size 10 bottoms in swim.
Ashley made a size 6FBA top and size 10 bottoms in swim.
Jenny made a size 8 in swim.
Bonnie made a size 8 top and size 10 bottoms in swim.
Jenni made a size 8/12 top and 12/14 bottoms in swim.
Tina made a size 12FBA top and 14 bottoms in swim.
Tasha made a size 12FBA in swim.
Becky made a size 12FBA top with size 14/16 bottoms in swim.
Ruth made a size 14FBA in swim.
Kelsy made a size 18 top and 20 bottoms.
Joan made a size 20FBA top and 24 bottoms in swim.
Thank for joining me on our magical tester tour!
In case you don't want to scroll all the way up, here's that link to the pattern again!
PATTERN HERE ----> Freesia Swimsuit
We would LOVE to see your creative version of Freesia! Please be sure to share your makes in the Rivet Patterns Facebook Group!
Happy Making!
