Swimming is one of the healthiest ways to exercise, especially when you're pregnant ... and what better way to while away a hot summer's day than pool-, sea-, or lake-side? (Here in New Mexico, sometimes it's puddle-, bathtub-, or dry arroyo-side, but at least we can pretend. We say that New Mexico is just like being at the ocean, without the water...) This pattern, which includes swimsuits for women in every stage of their life, from toddler to mother-to-be to "ack, please hide my thighs!", is fairly easy to sew and you'll be so happy with the results.

This pattern, Jalie 2317, is also available in our non-maternity section; it comes with instructions in English and French. Girls' sizes 2-14 and women's 4-22 are included. Click here for an enormous image with fabric yardage and stretch requirements.

People who choose Jalie patterns appreciate their simplicity, easy-to-follow instructions, and the wide range of sizes included - up to 32 different sizes in each package. This encourages creativity as well as saving you time and money. The pattern pages are printed on durable paper rather than tissue, extending the life of the pattern. To preserve your pattern, you'll want to trace your desired sizes; we recommend using our Kwik Trace Cloth or Swedish Tracing Paper for that purpose. Sewing instructions are included on the pattern pages rather than on a separate paper; for ease of use you may want to copy the instructions to another sheet.