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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Dawn & Team
50s Bather & Beach Coat
This figure-flattering princess line suit may be worn with or without straps and may be covered-up with its own sleeveless mandarin style beach coat in matching or contrasting fabric. The upper front of the bathing suit and the waistline, front and back, are fitted with darts. Suit is lined and has elastic at leg edges. The coat is fitted with darts at the front shoulder.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Sizes
Sizes
Size: 12 (Vintage size)
Bust: 30 ” (76.2cm)
Waist: 24” (61cm)
Hips: 33” (83.8cm)
Finished Back Length of Coat: 30 ½” (77.5cm)
Finished Back Length of Bathing Suit: 29 ½” (73.7cm)
Size: 16 (Vintage size)
Bust: 34 ” (86.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71cm)
Hips: 37” (94cm)
Finished Back Length of Coat: 31 ½” (80.1cm)
Finished Back Length of Bathing Suit: 30 ½” (77.5cm)
International Pattern Size Chart
International Pattern Size Chart
| Vintage Pattern Size | Bust (inches) | Bust (cm) | UK Size | France Size | Germany Size | Italy Size | Spain Size | US / Canada Size |
| 12 | 30 | 76.2 | 4 – 6 | 34 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 0 – 2 |
| 14 | 32 | 81.3 | 6 – 8 | 36 | 34 | 40 | 36 | 2 – 4 |
| 16 | 34 | 86.4 | 8 – 10 | 38 | 36 | 42 | 38 | 4 – 6 |
| 18 | 36 | 91.4 | 10 – 12 | 40 | 38 | 44 | 40 | 6 – 8 |
| 20 | 38 | 96.5 | 12 – 14 | 42 | 40 | 46 | 42 | 8 – 10 |
| 40 | 40 | 101.6 | 14 – 16 | 44 | 42 | 48 | 44 | 10 – 12 |
| 42 | 42 | 106.7 | 16 – 18 | 46 | 44 | 50 | 46 | 12 – 14 |
| 44 | 44 | 111.8 | 18 – 20 | 48 | 46 | 52 | 48 | 14 – 16 |
| 46 | 46 | 116.8 | 20 – 22 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 50 | 16 – 18 |
| 48 | 48 | 121.9 | 22 – 24 | 52 | 50 | 56 | 52 | 18 – 20 |
| 50 | 50 | 127 | 24 – 26 | 54 | 52 | 58 | 54 | 20 – 22 |
| 52 | 52 | 132.1 | 26 – 28 | 56 | 54 | 60 | 56 | 22 – 24 |
| 54 | 54 | 137.2 | 28 – 30 | 58 | 56 | 62 | 58 | 24 – 26 |
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
- Wear a well-fitting bra.
- Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
- Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
- 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.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
VIEW 1 AND 2: 2 spools of Thread; Contrasting Thread; 14” Neck Type Zipper for bathing suit back opening; 4 Buttons – (Optional).
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
Bust 30"
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
VIEW 1 – COAT AND BATHING SUIT – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 3/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 7/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
VIEW 1 – CONTRASTING TRIM FOR BATHING SUIT AND COAT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 7/8 yd.
VIEW “ – COAT BANDS AND BATHING SUIT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 3/4 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 1/2 yds.
44” or $5” fabric without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
VIEW 2 – COAT AND TRIM FOR BATHING SUIT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
44” or $5” fabric without nap, 1 7/8yds.
Width of Lower Edge Bathing Suit, 62 ½”
VIEW 1 OR 2 – BATHING SUIT LINING
52” jersey, 3/4 yd.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – ELASTIC FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 3/8 yds. of ¼” width,
VIEW 1 OR 2 – FEATHERBONING FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 ¼ yds.
Bust 34"
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
VIEW 1 – COAT AND BATHING SUIT – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 7/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 yds.
VIEW 1 – CONTRASTING TRIM FOR BATHING SUIT AND COAT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 yd.
VIEW “ – COAT BANDS AND BATHING SUIT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
44” or $5” fabric without nap, 1 ½ yds.
VIEW 2 – COAT AND TRIM FOR BATHING SUIT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
44” or $5” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
Width of Lower Edge Bathing Suit, 67 ½”
VIEW 1 OR 2 – BATHING SUIT LINING
52” jersey, 7/8 yd.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – ELASTIC FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 3/8 yds. of ¼” width,
VIEW 1 OR 2 – FEATHERBONING FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 ¼ yds.
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
V.1 (lengthwise stripe or plain): linen, pique, cotton, poplin, cotton cord, denim, rayons, sharkskin, synthetic cotton blends. (Contrast): cotton. V.2 (suit, contrasting coat and bands): cotton, denim, rayons. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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.
