1940s Pattern, Women's Bathing Swimsuit and Beach Coat
One-Piece Bathing Suit and Beach Coat
Women's 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 centre front. The suit is lined and finished with trunks. The flared-back coat, seamed down the centre back, buttons at the neck. Patch pockets, a wing collar and long, cuffed sleeves finish the coat.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Sewing Skill Level: Intermediate
Recommended Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Satin.
Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts vary between 1 5/8 yds (1.5 meters) and 4 yds (3.65 meters), depending on width of fabric and view. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out our extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Partners
Size GuideBust: 32”/ 81.3cm Waist: 26”/ 66.1cm Hips: 35”/ 89cm
Bust: 36”/ 91.4cm Waist: 30”/ 76.2cm Hips: 39”/ 99.1cm
What You Will ReceiveIf 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.
Sizes
Please note that the size number (e.g. size 12) on the reproduced vintage pattern will most likely be completely different to today's sizing. The further back in time you go, the smaller the clothes get, and you may have to adjust up another size or two.
Women4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
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Bust |
76cm /30″ |
81cm /32″ |
86cm /34″ |
91cm /36″ |
96cm /38″ |
101cm /40″ |
106cm /42″ |
111cm /44″ |
116cm /46″ |
Waist |
59cm /23″ |
64cm /25″ |
69cm /27″ |
74cm /29″ |
79cm /31″ |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37″ |
99cm /39″ |
Hips |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37” |
99cm /39″ |
104cm /41″ |
109cm /43″ |
114cm /45″ |
119cm /47″ |
124cm /49″ |
Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL |
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Chest (at fullest) | 89.5cm / 35" | 97cm / 38" | 104.5cm / 51" | 112cm / 44" | 119.5cm / 47" |
Waist | 59cm / 23″ | 64cm / 25″ | 69cm / 27″ | 74cm / 29″ | 79cm / 31″ |
Hips | 84cm / 33″ | 89cm / 35″ | 94cm / 37” | 99cm / 39″ | 104cm / 41″ |
Sizes | Age 2 | Age 4 | Age 6 | Age 8 | Age 10 |
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Chest | 53cm / 21″ | 57cm / 22.5″ | 61cm / 24″ | 66cm / 26″ | 72cm / 28.5″ |
Waist | 52cm / 20.5″ | 54cm / 21.25″ | 58cm / 23″ | 61cm / 24″ | 63cm / 25″ |
Height | 95cm / 38″ | 104cm / 41″ | 116cm / 45.5″ | 128cm / 50.5″ | 140cm / 55 |

