Beautiful Beach-Wear Pattern

BATHING SUIT AND COAT: This suit with a cuff at upper edge and a pleat on either side of front is sure to be your favorite at the beach. Wear it with or without the shoulder straps. Coat has three-quarter, kimono type sleeves and a round neckline and may match suit or be contrasting. View 1 shows suit with flap trim at side front, Flaps, cuff and straps are trimmed with rick-rack. View 2 shows contrasting binding trim on suit and coat.

Offered here as; Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. 

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Guide

Size: 16 (Vintage sizing)

Bust: 34” (86.4cm)

Waist: 28” (71.2cm)

Hip: 37” (94cm)

Finished Back Length of Coat: 31 ½” (80cm)

Finished Back Length of Bathing Suit: 30” (76.2cm)

Size: 20 (Vintage sizing)

Bust: 38” (96.5cm)

Waist: 32” (81.3cm)

Hip: 41” (104.2cm)

Finished Back Length of Coat: 32 ½” (82.6cm)

Finished Back Length of Bathing Suit: 31” (78.8cm)

Notions

VIEW 1 AND 2: - 2 spools of Thread: Contrasting Thread: 14" Neck Type Zipper for bathing suit back opening 4 Button-Optional). VIEW 1: - 1 Package of tick rock. VIEW 2: - 1 Package of 7/8" wide Bias Binding,

Fabric Amount

Size: 16 (Vintage size) 

VIEW 1 – BATHING SUIT

35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.

41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 7/8 yds. 

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 ¾ yds.

VIEW 1 – COAT

35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 1/8 yds.

41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds. 

VIEW 2 – BATHING SUIT AND COAT

35” or 36” fabric without nap, 5 yds.

39” fabric without nap, 4 3/8 yds.

41” or 42” fabric without nap, 4 1/8 yds.

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 4 yds.

VIEW 1 OR 2 – LINING FOR BATHING SUIT

44” or 45” jersey without nap, 1 1/8 yds.

52” or 54” jersey without nap, 1 yd.

Width Around Lower Edge of Bathing Suit, 76 ¼”

VIEW 1 OR 2 – FEATHERBONING FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 3/8 yds.

VIEW 1 OR 2 – ELASTIC FOR LEG – 1 ¼ yds. of ¼” width.

Size: 20 (Vintage size) 

VIEW 1 – BATHING SUIT

35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 3/8 yds.

41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 1/8 yds. 

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 yds.

VIEW 1 – COAT

35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 ½ yds.

41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 7/8 yds. 

VIEW 2 – BATHING SUIT AND COAT

35” or 36” fabric without nap, 5 3/8yds.

39” fabric without nap, 4 3/4 yds.

41” or 42” fabric without nap, 4 5/8 yds.

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 4 3/8 yds.

VIEW 1 OR 2 – LINING FOR BATHING SUIT

44” or 45” jersey without nap, 1 3/8 yds.

52” or 54” jersey without nap, 1 1/8 yd.

Width Around Lower Edge of Bathing Suit, 81 ¾ yds

VIEW 1 OR 2 – FEATHER BONING FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 3/8 yds.

VIEW 1 OR 2 – ELASTIC FOR LEG – 1 ¼ yds. of ¼” width.

Recommended Fabrics

V. 1 bathing suit and contrasting coat: Cotton, pique, linen, denim, cotton cord, rayon sharkskin, rayons, synthetic cotton blends. V. 2 bathing suit and matching coat: Colton, pique, linen, poplin, sharkskin, rayon, synthetic cotton blends. 

What You Will Receive

If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions and a full colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive in a clear re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.