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)

Use the size chart above to find your closest modern-day size equivalent in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA or Canada, using your bust measurement in inches or centimetres.

How to Measure Your Bust

1. Wear a well-fitting bra.
2. Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
3. Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
4. Record your measurement in inches or centimetres and compare it with our size chart.

For the best fit, always choose your pattern size based on your body measurements, not your usual shop size. Always check your bust measurement before ordering!

For more information about how pattern sizes can slightly vary between brands and decade, how to measure yourself, what is ease etc,  please visit our Vintage Sizing Explained.

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

Fabric required:
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.

* WITH NAP means fabric with one way design, or with nap or pile.
** WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.

Yards to Centimeter

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Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)

Seam Allowances

Linen, Polished Cotton, Cotton Broadcloth, Denim, Pique, Sharkskin. “Coat” – Denim, Terry Cloth, Pique, Linen. See our Fabric Partners

Intermediate

After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" Letter and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size, full scale pattern pieces.