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1940's Sewing Pattern, 4 Piece Beachwear Outfit - Multi-sized

1940's Sewing Pattern, 4 Piece Beachwear Outfit - Multi-sized

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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;

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Dawn & Team

Have fun on the beach, slip into the city or picnic in the park!  This four piece versatile ensemble, features a halter neck bra and shorts that you can wear on its own or under the short sleeved blouse and buttoned down skirt as a fabulous cover up. The skirt can be customized to exclude the buttons by simply adding a zipper at the back. Embrace timeless style with this versatile ensemble.

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

Sizes

Size (UK) 8
Bust 33" (84cm)
Waist 26" (66cm)
Hips 35" (89cm)

Size (UK) 10
Bust 35" (89cm)
Waist 28" (71cm)
Hips 37" (94cm)

Size (UK) 12
Bust 37" (94cm)
Waist 30" (76cm)
Hips 39" (99cm)

Size (UK) 14
Bust 39" (99cm)
Waist 32" (81cm)
Hips 41" (104cm)

Size (UK) 16
Bust 41" (104cm)
Waist 34" (86cm)
Hips 43" (109cm)

Size (UK) 18
Bust 43.5" (110.5cm)
Waist 36.5" (92.5cm)
Hips 45.5" (115.5cm)

Original Pattern

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

  1. Wear a well-fitting bra.
  2. Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
  3. Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
  4. 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

Buttons for skirt, blouse & shorts. For the placket in shorts you may want to replace buttons with hooks.

Fabric Amounts

(UK) 8 &10 Bust 33" (84cm) & Bust 35" (89cm)
Skirt and Blouse:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.25m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.75m

Bikini
48" or 54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1m

Skirt and Bikini:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.75m
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(UK) 12 &14 Bust 37" (94cm) & Bust 39" (99cm)
Skirt and Blouse:
48" or 3.5, Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m

Bikini
48" or 54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m

Skirt and Bikini:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.25m
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(UK) 16 & 18 Bust 41" (104cm) & Bust 41" (104cm)
Skirt and Blouse:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m

Bikini
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m

Skirt & Bikini:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m

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

Cotton, Silk, Wool, Linen, Cotton Polyester, Cotton Lawn, Rayon. We recommend a stretch fabric for shorts as there is no ease and a stretch for bikini top if it is to be worn in water.

An Image illustrates the fabrics: Lido and - Pearl Bliss our Recommended Partner Croft Mill.
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Skill Level

Intermediate

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.

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Amber Kelley

I received exactly what I ordered can’t wait to make this patern!

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Jennifer Kealoha

1940's Pattern, Four Piece Pin Up Beachwear Outfit - Bust 33"- 43.5" (84cm-111cm) - Multi-sized

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Leigh Goody

This pattern is a beautiful full page print and I can’t wait to make things with it

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Etsy customer

All good so far thank you

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Kimberly Geyer

Large printed pattern. Love it. Thank you

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Sarah

Gorgeous pattern I love it. Thanks a lot.

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Amber Kelley

I received exactly what I ordered can’t wait to make this patern!

J
Jennifer Kealoha

1940's Pattern, Four Piece Pin Up Beachwear Outfit - Bust 33"- 43.5" (84cm-111cm) - Multi-sized

L
Leigh Goody

This pattern is a beautiful full page print and I can’t wait to make things with it

E
Etsy customer

All good so far thank you

K
Kimberly Geyer

Large printed pattern. Love it. Thank you

S
Sarah

Gorgeous pattern I love it. Thanks a lot.