Hems measured in inches, waist and hip printed on every chart
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What we learned cutting these

Six notes on measuring, pairing and washing. No trend pieces, no styling advice, just the things we had to work out ourselves while getting 43 pieces onto the rack.

How to measure swim skirt hem lengths
Measuring notes

How to measure swim skirt hem lengths

We list side seam measurements in inches for every swim skirt we cut. Learning how we measure from the top of the waistband down to the hem edge helps you know where the fabric will hit.

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Choosing between briefs, undershorts, and swim shorts
Choosing notes

Choosing between briefs, undershorts, and swim shorts

We cut our swim bottoms across three distinct constructions. A skirt with an attached brief, a skort with an inner short, and a standalone swim short perform differently in water and on dry.

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Why tankini tops ride up and stay
Fit notes

Why tankini tops ride up and stay

A tankini top creeps upward when the body panel lacks the vertical length to clear the bust line and anchor over the hip bone.

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Cutting a thirty inch cotton camisole
Layering notes

Cutting a thirty inch cotton camisole

We cut our camisoles thirty inches long from the high shoulder point. That extra drop covers the waistband of our swim skirts when you leave the sand, and it stays tucked inside jeans.

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Caring for swim skirts and stretch knits
Care notes

Caring for swim skirts and stretch knits

Spandex knits and elastic bands degrade quickly when left damp in gear bags or exposed to heat. Washing swimsuits requires cold water, mild soap, and flat drying.

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The picker asks four questions and hands back the pieces that answer all of them.