STEP 1:
Ghearradh a-mach a h-uile pàtran pìosan.
Lay the main fabric and lining fabric RIGHT SIDES together of the entire FRONT and BACK pieces.
Pin together. Stitch using zig-zag stitch or a stretch stitch on an overlocker.
Ensure to leave open the section for turning right sides out later and the TIE LOOP openings at the top.
Trim seam allowances.
STEP 2:
Fold the TIE LOOPS in half following the dashed line on the pattern piece.
Sew the seam allowance.
Tionndaidh gu deas taobh mach leis a 'seam loidhne a-staigh ionad.
STEP 3:
Fold the TIE LOOPS in half lengthways matching the raw seam allowances. Insert the TIE LOOPS into the FRONT of the swimsuit, eadar-staigh is a-muigh fabric.
Pin and stitch the seam allowances.
STEP 4:
Turn RIGHT SIDES out.
Fold the seam allowances of the open section to the inside and sew using small whip stitches by hand.
STEP 5:
There are 3 options for completing the TIES.
Option 1: Fold the TIE in half along its length RIGHT SIDES together. Place a length of string in-between. Sew across the top to secure the string to the TIE. Pin and sew the seam allowance. Carefully pull the string turning the TIE RIGHT SIDES out.
Option 2: Ma tha lùb tuairnear:
Fold the TIE in half lengthways and sew the seam allowance. Tionndaidh gu deas taobh a mach a 'cleachdadh seam tuairnear.
Option 3: If you have a binder attachment you can use it with zig-zag stitch to create your ties.
Finish the TIE by turning the raw ends under twice and use small stitches to secure or by making a knot at each end. Insert one into each TIE LOOP to complete.