Vogue sewing pattern V1897, for Men's swimsuits and tank top.

Difficulty Rating: Average.

View A has fly front zipper closing, flap pocket and elastic back and side seam pockets. View B has contrast purchased bias binding and elastic waist. Views A and B have fitted lining with elastic at leg openings. View C has lining, elastic at leg openings and elastic waist with drawstring. View D has stitched hems. 

FABRICS: A, B: Broadcloth, Cotton, Cotton Blends, Nylon. C, D: Swimwear Fabric with 4-way Stretch (75% Crossgrain). See Stretch Gauge. Lining A, B, C: Swimwear Lining. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.

NOTIONS: A, C: 2 yds. (1.9 m) (1.9m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) wide swimwear elastic. Also for A: One 7" (18 cm) zipper, hook and eye, one 1/2" (1.3 cm) button, one pkg. of 1/2" (1.3 cm) wide double-fold bias tape, 3/4 yd. (0.7 m) (0.7m) of 1" (2.5 cm) wide swimwear elastic. B: 63/8 yds. (5.9 m) (5.9m) of ¼" wide swimwear elastic, one pkg. of ½" wide double-fold bias tape. Also for C: 11/2 yds. (1.4 m) (1.4m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) wide elastic, 21/8 yds. (2 m) (2.0m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) (6mm) wide cording.


Size Combinations: XM (SML-MED-LRG) XN (XLG-XXL-XXXL). Please see below for sizing information;

Size

S

M

L

XL

XXL

XXXL

 

Chest

34-36

87-92

38-40

97-102

42-44

107-112

46-48

117-122

50-52

127-132

54-56

140-142

Ins

cm

Waist

28-30

71-76

32-34

81-87

36-39

92-99

42-44

107-112

46-48

117-122

50-52

127-132

Ins

cm

Hips

35-37

89-94

39-41

99-104

43-45

109-115

47-49

119-124

51-53

128-135

55-57

140-145

Ins

cm