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        Sewing Instructions are in English

        One-Piece Bathing Suit and Beach Coat

        ONE-PIECE BATHING SUIT AND BEACH COAT: The princess bathing suit is secured with a slide fastener closing in back. The bra section gathers to the underarm bands at the sides and ties into a knot at the center front. The suit is lined and finished with trunks. The flared-back coat, seamed down the center back, buttons at the neck. Patch pockets, owing collar and long, cuffed sleeves finish the coat.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.

        Size Guide

        Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
        Waist: 26” (66.1cm)
        Hips: 35” (89cm)

        Bust: 36”(91.5cm)
        Waist: 30”(76.2cm)
        Hip: 39”(99.1cm)

        Finished Back Length Base of Neck to Hem of:
        Bathing Suit: 33 ¼”(84.5cm)
        Coat: 34”(61cm)
        Width Around Lower Edge of:
        Bathing Suit: 79”(200.7cm)
        Coat: 67 ¾” (172.1cm)

        2” TURN UP FOR HEM ON BATHING SUIT, 1 ½” TURN UP FOR HEM ON COAT

        Sewing Notions

        2 spools of thread; 12” Slide Fastener for back opening of bathing suit; Hook and Eye. COAT: - 2 spools of thread; 1 Button.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        FABRIC REQUIRED – WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
        NOTE: - Additional fabric is required when: - Not pre-shrunk – matching stripes – for nap fabrics – for extra seam allowance when fabric ravels.

        COAT – LENGTHWISE STRIPED FABRIC
        35” fabric, 4 yds.
        39” fabric, 3 5/8 yds.
        54” fabric, 2 ¾ yds.

        INTERFACING
        35” muslin, 5/8 yd.

        BATHING SUIT
        35” fabric, 2 5/8 yds.
        39” fabric, 2 3/8 yds.
        50” fabric, 1 7/8 yds.

        TRUNKS AND LINING FOR BRA
        54” fabric, 7/8 yd.
        ELASTIC – 3/8” wide, 1 3/8 yds.

        Recommended Fabrics

        Beach Coat and Bathing Suit: Cotton broadcloth, poplin, seersucker, chambray, gingham, sharkskin, chintz, faille, spun rayon. Beach Coat: Gabardine or flannel. Bathing Suit: satin. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        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 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.