PDF - 1940's Sewing Pattern: Bathing Suit Sarong, Beach Coat & Halter Neck Bra - Bust 30” (76.2cm)
PDF - 1940's Sewing Pattern: Bathing Suit Sarong, Beach Coat & Halter Neck Bra - Bust 30” (76.2cm)
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Dawn & Team
50s Beachwear Separates
WOMEN'S BATHING SUIT AND BEACH COAT: The bra is gathered at the front and sides. Tie ends fasten into a bow of center and back and straps cross at back and button to band. Waistline darts fit the trunks and under trunks, made of jersey, are attached to trunks at side opening and waistline. The wrap-around skirt has soft pleats at left side and is attached to a waist band. The beach coat features large patch pockets, openings at lower side edges and extended shoulders Long sleeves may be joined to extended shoulders and lining is optional
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Sizes
Sizes
Size: 12 (Vintage size)
Bust: 30" (76.2cm)
Waist: 25" (63.5cm)
Hip: 33" (83.82cm)
Finished Length from Waist (including waistband) to hem of,
Skirt: 15” (38.1cm)
Finished Length from Waist (including waistband) at Side to hem of,
Trunks: 12” (30.5cm)
Leg Circumference: 22” (55.9cm)
Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of,
Coat: 29” (73.7cm)
Width Around Lower Edge of,
Coat: 46 ½” (118.2cm)
1 ½” TURN UP FOR HEM ON SKIRT, 1” TURN UP FOR HEM ON TRUNKS, 2” TURN UP FOR HEM ON COAT
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 – 200 yds. for bathing suit; 150 yds. for coat. BUTTONS – 2 buttons (½” diam.) for bra; 4 buttons (1/4” diam.) for trunk; 1 button (3/4” diam.) for skirt. SEAM BINDING. TRIANGULAR SHOULDER PADS – (Optional)- for coat.
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
MATERIAL REQUIRED
WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
NOTE: Additional material is required when: - not pre-shrunk – matching stripes – nap materials and plaids – for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
BATHING SUIT
35” material, 2 7/8 yds.
39” material, 2 ½ yds.
BRA AND TRUNK LINING
54” material, ¾ yd.
ELASTIC FOR TRUNKS
3/8” wide, 1 1/8 yds.
CORD FOR BRA – ¼ yd. for all sizes.
COAT WITH LONG SLEEVES
35” material with or without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
39” material, 2 ½ yds.
LINING FOR COAT WITH LONG SLEEVE S (OPTIONAL)
35” material, 2 ¼ yds.
39” material, 2 ¼ yds.
SLEEVESLESS COAT
35” material, 2 ¼ yds.
39” material, 2 yds.
COAT
TRIANGLE SHAPE SHOULDER PADS – ¼ yd. of 35” muslin or purchased pads.
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 |
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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 A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces.
