Mae Top and Bottom

Mae Top and Bottom — original Patterns for Pirates blog artwork

Archived post: June 6, 2025. Sale and giveaway dates refer to the original publication.

I am so excited to share the Mae Top and Bottom patterns… they’re named after Baby Girl who asked for a bikini in this style this summer <3

The youth sizes range from 2 – 14 and the adult sizes are XXS – Plus 5X for the Adult Hourglass Figure.

  • *Want to learn more about how to measure yourself for these pattern?  We’ve got you covered with an in-depth blog HERE.  And for even more helpful fun, we have a free* printable that you can use to help record your measurements as you take them.
  • And in case you’re new to Patterns for Pirates and PDF patterns in general, we have a great blog full of new-user tips HERE to help you get started!
  • As with all of our current releases and updates, the pdfs now include our layers feature and can be found in Letter, A4, A0 and projector sizes.
  • We’ve also got an excellent planning tool for you with our Coloring Pages. It’s a resource that is updated with every new pattern addition, this pattern included!

The Mae Top is the perfect bikini top with it’s classic style.  You can also use it to make a bralette by simple changing from swim fabric and elastic to cotton spandex and clear elastics.  If your measurements hit different sizes there are Small Bust Adjustment and Full Bust Adjustment pieces so you can spend more time sewing and less making fit adjustments. The triangle shape is a timeless look and the gathered center provides more coverage for the larger cup sizes while keeping the classic shape.  You can choose from using a traditional 3/8″ elastic along the underbust or for the adult you can choose the 3/4″ underbust elastic that adds more support for heavier cup sizes.  You can go for the simple gathered center or add on a center knot or center loop for a cute detail. This top is fully lined, so if you prefer to add an innerlining of powermesh or swim cups it is very easy to to.

Pattern options for the Mae Top include:

  • Center: Plain Gathered / Center Knot /Center Loop
  • Lining: Fully Lined
  • Fit Options: Regular Pieces / (Adult Only) Small Bust Adjustment Pieces / (Adult Only) Full Bust Adjustment Pieces
  • Underbust Elastic: 3/8″ Elastic / (Adult Only) 3/4″ Elastic

The Mae Top is drafted for high stretch swim knit fabrics.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Swimsuit knits, Cotton Spandex for a bralette.

The Mae Bottom is the perfect bikini bottom to pair with any top.  You can also use it to make undies with the comfy waistband too!

Choose from the many options to create the perfect suit or multiple variations for you and your little one…or whoever is lucky enough to get one sewn for them!

Pattern options for the Mae Bottom include:

  • Rises: Low Rise / Mid Rise / High Rise / Mid Rise V Waist / High Rise V Waist
  • Lining: Partially Lined / Fully Lined
  • Leglines: (Adult Only) Cheeky Cut / Brief-Full Coverage

The Mae Bottom is drafted for high stretch swim knit fabrics.

Specific Fabric Suggestions: Swimsuit knits, Cotton Spandex for undies.

Here are a few shots from our amazing pattern testers of the different options in both the Mae Top and Bottom patterns.

MAE TOP

PLAIN GATHERED / CENTER KNOT / CENTER LOOP

3/8″ UNDERBUST ELASTIC / 3/4″ UNDERBUST ELASTIC (ADULT ONLY)

SBA PIECES / REGULAR PIECES / FBA PIECES

SWIM FABRIC / COTTON SPANDEX 

MAE BOTTOM

LOW RISE / MID RISE / HIGH RISE 

MID RISE V WAIST / HIGH RISE V WAIST

BRIEF / CHEEKY (ADULT ONLY)

Like to watch videos? We’ve got you! The tutorial includes a link to a full sew along sew up, video all about measuring yourself and choosing a size and more:

As with all our swim and undies… you’re free to make your own bundle with the top and bottom you love most.  Put a swim top and swim bottom of choice in your cart and use the code: swimbundle to make your own bundle and get a discount. Here is a link to all our swimwear to browse other top and bottoms to mix and match for your perfect set.

Patterns are available now and on sale (no code needed) through 11:59pm CST, June 13, 2025.

Grab your copy of the Mae Top patterns here:  Mae Top       Mae Top-YOUTH     Mae Top-BUNDLE 

Grab your copy of the Mae Bottom patterns here:  Mae Bottom       Mae Bottom-YOUTH     Mae Bottom-BUNDLE 

As always, we’ve got more photos for you to use as inspiration! Head over to the Facebook group to browse our albums full of gorgeous photos, compliments of our tester team!

Mae Bottom Albums: Adult Album      Youth Album                               Mae Top Albums: Adult Album      Youth Album

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