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1950s Beachwear
For your season in the sun. Bra shoulder straps cross in back and button to inside front. Shorts have zipper closing in back and one button at waist band. Coat has long sleeves that fasten with button at wrist, large collar, patch pockets on each side of front and optional 4 button front closing. View 1 features top stitching on bra and coat. View 2 coat shows rolled up sleeves held in place with button and tab. Saddle stitching is featured on coat and bra.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 14
Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
Waist: 26” (66.1cm)
Hip: 36” (91.4cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
VIEW 1 AND 2: - 3 spools of Thread; Bias Seam Binding – (Optional); 8 Buttons for coat; 4 Buttons for bra; 1 Button for shorts; 7” Skirt Type Zipper for shorts back opening. View 2:- Contrasting Thread; Contrasting 6 Strand Embroidery Cotton or Buttonhole Twist for saddle-stitching.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
VIEW 1 – BRA, SHORTS AND COAT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 4 5/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 7/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 5/8 yds.
VIEW 2 – COAT AND BRA
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 ¾ yds.
39” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 yds.
VIEW 2 – CONTRASTING SHORTS
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 yd.
39” fabric without nap, 1 yd.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 yd.
39” even lengthwise striped fabric without nap, 1 yd.
Width Around Lower Edge of Coat, 49”
¾” HEM ALLOWED IN SHORTS
1 ¼” HEM ALLOWED IN COAT
17 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
V. 1 (playsuit and coat): cotton, poplin, cotton cord, denim, sharkskin, rayons, synthetic cotton blends. V. 2 (bra, coat and contrasting shorts): cotton, poplin, sharkskin, cotton blends. V. 2 shorts (even lengthwise st.): rayons. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner / 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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.
