Buy the M8395 child/teen rash guard, top, shorts and bikini sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner/intermediate dressmaker. Zip-up long-sleeve bodysuit, top, shorts and bikini have swimwear elastic and topstitching. Bodysuit and bikini have panty shield. Top has contrast sleeves and neckband. Shorts have mesh lining for boys.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: A,B,D: 75% stretch knits only such as swimwear knits. C: Board shorts fabric. Lining A,D: Swimsuit lining. Lining C: Sport or football mesh.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: CCE (3-4-5-6) CHJ (7-8-9-10-12-14) Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A,C,D: 1 yd. (1.0m) of 1/4" (6mm) swimwear elastic. Also for A: 12" (30.5cm) zipper for children, 16" (41cm) zipper for girls and boys. Also for C: 1 3/8 yds. (1.3cm) of 1" (2.5cm) swimwear elastic. Also for D: 7/8 yds. (0.8m) of 1/2" (1.3cm) swimwear elastic.

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