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---
title: "Bee: FreeSewing's Bee Bikini Top"
sidebar_label: Bee Bikini Top
---
import { DocusaurusDoc } from '@freesewing/react/components/Docusaurus'
import { DesignInfo } from '@freesewing/react/components/Collection'
import { MiniTip } from '@freesewing/react/components/Mini'
import Notes from '@site/docs/docs/designs/bee/_notes.mdx'
<DocusaurusDoc>
<DesignInfo design="bee" noDocsLink />
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## Designer Notes {#notes}
<Notes />
## What You Need {#needs}
To make Bee, you will need the following:
- Basic sewing supplies
- About 0.5 - 1 metre (0.6 - 1.1 yards) of a suitable fabric ([see Bee Fabric options](/docs/designs/bee#fabric))
- (Optional) About 0.5 - 1 metre (0.6 - 1.1 yards) of lining fabric ([see Bee Fabric options](/docs/designs/bee#fabric))
- (Optional) Ribbons/Tapes/Cords for neck ties and bands, with the same length and width as neck tie and/or band.
:::note
The lining fabric is only needed if you want to make this pattern reversible. If you don't, you only need the main fabric.
You can use a serger/overlocker to construct this pattern but it is not mandatory.
Ribbons/Tapes/Cords can be used instead of making custom ties. Just make sure to get more than you need and that you cut down to size after construction.
:::
## Fabric Options {#fabric}
### Main and Lining Fabric
The main and lining fabric are the same type of material. Bee is made with swimwear fabrics such as lycras.
:::note
You only need lining fabric if you intend to make the pattern reversible or if you want the band for the cross back tie variant to be a contrasting fabric. Otherwise you can cut all the required pieces from your main fabric.
:::
## Cutting Instructions {#cutting}
**Main fabric**
- Cut **4 cup** parts.
- Cut **2 neck tie** parts.
- Cut **1 band tie** part on fold.
:::note
This pattern is easily made reversible by buying a similar fabric to the main fabric and using it as contrast.
**Main fabric**
- Cut **2 cup** parts.
- Cut **2 neck tie** parts.
- Cut **1 band tie** part on fold.
**Constrast Fabric**
- Cut **2 cup** parts.
- Cut **2 neck tie** parts.
- Cut **1 band tie** part on fold.
However if you are using the Cross Back Tie variation the band is designed to **only** be cut from the main fabric.
When following the instructions use your contrasting pieces as the lining peices.
:::
## Design Options {#options}
<MiniTip>See the [Design Options](/docs/designs/bee/options/) subpage.</MiniTip>
## Sewing Instructions {#instructions}
<MiniTip>See the [Sewing Instructions](/docs/designs/bee/instructions/) subpage.</MiniTip>