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  • Three women wearing Vintage 1950s Swimsuit Pattern, Women's Halter Neck / Strapless Swimsuits
  • Woman wearing bikini top
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Two Piece 1950s swimsuit pattern

        BATHING SUIT FOR SHIRRED OR SMOOTH FABRICS.
        (A) Two-piece bathing suit for shirred fabrics has button-back bra top and brief shorts with a slide fastener in back. (B) Alternate version is suitable for many fabrics and can be worn with narrow straps, halter fashion.

        Offered here as; Paper Pattern.. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Size: 18 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 36” (91.5cm)
        Waist: 30” (76.2cm)
        Hip: 39” (99.1cm)

        Sewing Notions

        1 yd. Feather Boning for Bra. View A, 3 – 36 yd Spools Elastic Sewing Thread. 4 Buttons.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        YARDAGE FOR:
        VIEW A WITHOUT NAP
        39” SHIRRED FABRIC, 1 1/8 yds.
        OR PLAIN FABRIV TO BE SHIRRED ON ELASTIC THREAD
        39” FABRIC, 2 ½ yds.
        52” FABRIC, 1 7/8 yds.
        VIEW B
        39” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 1/8 yds.
        52” FABRIC (Without Nap), 7/8 yd.
        VIEWS A & B
        39” LINING, 1 1/8 yds.
        52” LINING, 7/8 yd.
        ½” ELASTIC, 1 yd.
        7” PLACKET SLIDE FASTENER FOR SHORTS BACK OPENING.

        Recommended Fabrics

        View A: Shirred Crepe (Lengthwise Shirrings) Or Plain Rayon, Cotton or Wool Jersey (To be shirred on elastic thread). View B: Rayon, Cotton or Wool Jersey. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        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.