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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
You can contact us about your pattern at any time by 'chat' or by emailing us; vintagepatternssewbeeit@gmail.com and we promise to respond within 24 hours;
We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with a paper pattern you have a 30-days from receipt to return it;
We dispatch between 1-3 business days;
We never charge for domestic shipping and our international shipping is always at a reduced rate.
Dawn & Gill
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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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We dispatch 4 times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday. For more details see our Shipping Policy. Please be aware customs processing may affect delivery estimates and are outside of our control.
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Our international shipping is at a reduced rate, and is based on weight - so multiple pattern orders are cost effective. If you would like to discuss the shipping cost, please contact us.
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You can contact us about your pattern at any time by emailing us; vintagepatternssewbeeit@gmail.com and we promise to respond within 24 hours.
One-Piece Bathing Suit and Beach Coat
ONE-PIECE BATHING SUIT AND BEACH COAT: The princess bathing suit is secured with a slide fastener closing in back. The bra section gathers to the underarm bands at the sides and ties into a knot at the center front. The suit is lined and finished with trunks. The flared-back coat, seamed down the center back, buttons at the neck. Patch pockets, owing collar and long, cuffed sleeves finish the coat.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
Waist: 26” (66.1cm)
Hips: 35” (89cm)
Bust: 36”(91.5cm)
Waist: 30”(76.2cm)
Hip: 39”(99.1cm)
Finished Back Length Base of Neck to Hem of:
Bathing Suit: 33 ¼”(84.5cm)
Coat: 34”(61cm)
Width Around Lower Edge of:
Bathing Suit: 79”(200.7cm)
Coat: 67 ¾” (172.1cm)
2” TURN UP FOR HEM ON BATHING SUIT, 1 ½” TURN UP FOR HEM ON COAT
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
2 spools of thread; 12” Slide Fastener for back opening of bathing suit; Hook and Eye. COAT: - 2 spools of thread; 1 Button.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
FABRIC REQUIRED – WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
NOTE: - Additional fabric is required when: - Not pre-shrunk – matching stripes – for nap fabrics – for extra seam allowance when fabric ravels.
COAT – LENGTHWISE STRIPED FABRIC
35” fabric, 4 yds.
39” fabric, 3 5/8 yds.
54” fabric, 2 ¾ yds.
INTERFACING
35” muslin, 5/8 yd.
BATHING SUIT
35” fabric, 2 5/8 yds.
39” fabric, 2 3/8 yds.
50” fabric, 1 7/8 yds.
TRUNKS AND LINING FOR BRA
54” fabric, 7/8 yd.
ELASTIC – 3/8” wide, 1 3/8 yds.
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
Beach Coat and Bathing Suit: Cotton broadcloth, poplin, seersucker, chambray, gingham, sharkskin, chintz, faille, spun rayon. Beach Coat: Gabardine or flannel. Bathing Suit: satin. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
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 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.
