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Dawn & Team
Halter Neck Bathing Suit Pattern
This bombshell swimsuit with a sweetheart neckline and a halter neck is sure to be your favourite at the beach. Fasten with a zip at the back. Coat has short, kimono type sleeves and a round neckline with a button tab and may match suit or be contrasting.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Sizes
Sizes
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)
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
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 Amounts
Fabric Amounts
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.
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
Linen, Polished Cotton, Cotton Broadcloth, Denim, Pique, Sharkskin. “Coat” – Denim, Terry Cloth, Pique, Linen. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
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.
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5-stars on simple & immediate download! Not thrilled to print & tape and tape and tape, but that's the nature of the beast, isn't it? A solid understanding of clothing construction is essential here--this is not an easy pattern to follow. It needs a lot of fitting, too. This first attempt is a size or two larger than French 36. Also, I suggest applying the boning just after assembling the lining pieces (before sewing them to the main fabric).
Great swim dress pattern will use soon
Printed up just fine. I'm excited to get started!
Wonderfull pattern, I thank you!
Easy to piece together and included clear instructions.
I love this pattern and can't wait to get started.
PDF - Vintage 1950s Pattern, Halter Neck Bathing Suit & Beach Coat - Multi-sizes - Instantly Print at Home