Halter Neck Bathing Suit Pattern

This bombshell swimsuit with a sweetheart neckline and a halter neck is sure to be your favourite at the beach. Fasten with a zip at the back. Coat has short, kimono type sleeves and a round neckline with a button tab and may match suit or be contrasting.

Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.. 

Size Guide

Body Measurements: Size 14(vintage size)

Bust: 32” (81.3cm)

Waist: 26.5” (67.3cm)

Hip: 35” (89cm)

Finished Bathing Suit length from waistline: 14” (35.6cm)

Finished Coat length from back of neck: 31.5” (80cm)

(1” hem)

 

Body Measurements: Size 16 (vintage size)

Bust: 34” (86.4cm)

Waist: 28” (71.2cm)

Hip: 37” (94cm)

Finished Bathing Suit length from waistline: 14 ¼” (36.9cm)

Finished Coat length from back of neck: 32” (81.3cm)

(1” hem)

Width at lower edge of Coat: 60 ½” (153.7cm)

Fabric Amount

Size 32" Bust

Bathing Suit -

35” With Nap*, 2 ½ yds.

35” Without Nap**, 2 3/8 yds.

39” Without Nap**, 2 yds.

45” Without Nap**, 1 5/8 yds.

Lining -

45” Rayon Jersey, 1 5/8 yds.

52” Cotton or Wool Jersey, 1 3/8 yds.

Fabric Covered Featherbone For Stays, 1 ¼ yds.

3/8” Elastic For Legs, 7/8 yd.

14” General Use Zipper For Back Opening

Coat -

35” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.

45” Without Nap**, 2 yds.

 

Size 34" Bust

Bathing Suit -

35” With Nap*, 2 ½ yds.

35” Without Nap**, 2 3/8 yds.

39” Without Nap**, 2 1/8 yds.

45” Without Nap**, 1 5/8 yds.

Lining -

45” Rayon Jersey, 1 5/8 yds.

52” Cotton or Wool Jersey, 1 3/8 yds.

Fabric Covered Featherbone For Stays, 1 ¼ yds.

3/8” Elastic For Legs, 7/8 yd.

14” General Use Zipper For Back Opening

Coat -

35” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.

45” Without Nap**, 2 yds.

Sewing Notions

Matching thread, Fabric Covered Featherbone For Stays, 1 ¼ yds.

3/8” Elastic For Legs, 7/8 yd.

14” General Use Zipper For Back Opening

Recommended Fabrics

Linen, Polished Cotton, Cotton Broadcloth, Denim, Pique, Sharkskin. “Coat” – Denim, Terry Cloth, Pique, Linen.

What You Will Receive

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 resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.

Skill Level

Intermediate