Learn how to make your own bun covers and headpieces for synchro swimmers.


SEWING EXPERIENCE: Beginner to Intermediate . As with my line of 6 sewing manuals, I take pride in developing patterns and constructing tutorials that anyone can follow. You don't need all THAT much sewing experience to use my tutorial, just a little patience!


SIZE: This tutorial contains templates for the bun covers, in 3 sizes. Small (for very small children), Regular (Will fit the vast majority of swimmers), and Large (for those with an extraordinary amount of thick hair)


PATTERN DETAILS: 6 pages of tutorial, 3 pages of bun cover templates comes as single digital PDF to print at home. Pattern/ tutorial is available for download immediately upon purchase.


IMPORTANT: Be sure that your print settings are set to "Print actual size", or else the pattern will print smaller than it should.


Instructions are for either a standard sewing machine (straight stitch and zig zag), or sewing machine and serger (bun covers). Headpieces involve . Instructions include colour photos and easy to follow tutorial.


MATERIALS NEEDED: Bun Covers: Spandex, thread, elastic. Headpieces: Spandex, thread, plastic canvas, 20 gauge copper wire, craft paper, embellishments as desired (crystals, sequins, glitter, etc. Embellishing instruction is not included.)


EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Sewing machine (serger optional), scissors, wire snips, pins, needles


RETURNS: We do not accept returns or exchanges on digital patterns.


FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. You may not reproduce, resell, post, reproduce, or otherwise disseminate this pattern. This tutorial is excerpted from "Spandex Simplified: Synchro Swimwear". Pattern, photos, and accompanying tutorial are copyright Celebration Generation LLC, all rights reserved.

For comprehensive information on creating synchronized swimsuits - sewing with spandex, applique, alterations for fit and style, fabric selections, embellishment, and more, we recommend supplementing this tutorial with our book, “Spandex Simplified: Synchro Swimwear”.

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