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Flattering Skirted Swimsuit
The bathing suit to flatter the mature as well as the young figure. Princess fit with a bra top and flared skirt. Halter neck bands and facing in contrast to accent the neckline. Swim suit is lined and has attached trunks.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 18
Bust: 36” (91.5cm)
Waist: 30” (76.2cm)
Hip: 39” (99cm)
Finished back length of bathing suit from natural waistline –
2” turn-up: 14 ½” (36.8cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
About 2 ¾ yds. ½” Seam Binding.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
BATHING SUIT
35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 ¾ yds.
39” FABRIC (Without Nap), 15/8 yds.
52” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 ¼ yds.
CONTRAST BANDS & FACING
35” FABRIC (Without Nap), ½ yd.
39” FABRIC (Without Nap), ½ yd.
52” FABRIC (Without Nap), ½ yd.
TRUNKS AND BRA FRONT LINING.
39” LINING, 1 ¼ yds.
52” LINING, 7/8 yd.
½” ELASTIC, 1 3/8 yds.
Lower Edge Measurement: Size 16- 69 ½” (176.5cm); Width at bottom of each leg: 22 ½” (57cm)
10” (25.4cm) NECKLINE TYPE SLIDE FASTENER FOR BACK OPENING.
11 pieces pattern
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
| ¼ yard | 22.9cm |
| ⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
| ⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
| ½ yard | 45.7cm |
| ⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
| ⅔ yard | 61cm |
| ¾ yard | 68.6cm |
| 1 yard | 91.4cm |
| 1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
| 1½ yard | 137.2cm |
| 1¾ yard | 160cm |
| 2 yards | 182.9cm |
| 2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
| 2½ yards | 228.6cm |
| 2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
| 3 yards | 274.3cm |
| 3½ yards | 320cm |
| 4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛" | 3mm |
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅓" | 8mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ⅔" | 17mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
| 1" | 2.5cm |
| 1¼" | 3.2cm |
| 1½" | 3.8cm |
| 1¾" | 4.4cm |
| 2" | 5.1cm |
| 2¼" | 5.7cm |
| 2½" | 6.4cm |
| 2¾" | 7.0cm |
| 3" | 7.6cm |
| 3¼" | 8.25cm |
| 3½" | 8.9cm |
| 4" | 10.2cm |
| 4½" | 11.4cm |
| 5" | 12.7cm |
| 5½" | 14cm |
| 6" | 15.2cm |
| 7" | 17.8cm |
| 8" | 20.3cm |
| 9" | 22.9cm |
| 10" | 25.4cm |
| 11" | 28cm |
| 12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
| Imperial | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 35" | 88.9cm |
| 36" | 91.44cm |
| 38" | 96.52cm |
| 39" | 99.06cm |
| 42" | 106.68cm |
| 48" | 121.92cm |
| 54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Pique, Taffeta, Satin, Cotton, Rayon or Wool Jersey
Skill Level
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Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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.
