Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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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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50s Bather & Beach Coat
This figure-flattering princess line suit may be worn with or without straps and may be covered-up with its own sleeveless mandarin style beach coat in matching or contrasting fabric. The upper front of the bathing suit and the waistline, front and back, are fitted with darts. Suit is lined and has elastic at leg edges. The coat is fitted with darts at the front shoulder.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 12 (Vintage size)
Bust: 30 ” (76.2cm)
Waist: 24” (61cm)
Hips: 33” (83.8cm)
Finished Back Length of Coat: 30 ½” (77.5cm)
Finished Back Length of Bathing Suit: 29 ½” (73.7cm)
Size: 16 (Vintage size)
Bust: 34 ” (86.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71cm)
Hips: 37” (94cm)
Finished Back Length of Coat: 31 ½” (80.1cm)
Finished Back Length of Bathing Suit: 30 ½” (77.5cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
VIEW 1 AND 2: 2 spools of Thread; Contrasting Thread; 14” Neck Type Zipper for bathing suit back opening; 4 Buttons – (Optional).
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Bust 30"
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
VIEW 1 – COAT AND BATHING SUIT – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 3/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 7/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
VIEW 1 – CONTRASTING TRIM FOR BATHING SUIT AND COAT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 7/8 yd.
VIEW “ – COAT BANDS AND BATHING SUIT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 3/4 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 1/2 yds.
44” or $5” fabric without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
VIEW 2 – COAT AND TRIM FOR BATHING SUIT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
44” or $5” fabric without nap, 1 7/8yds.
Width of Lower Edge Bathing Suit, 62 ½”
VIEW 1 OR 2 – BATHING SUIT LINING
52” jersey, 3/4 yd.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – ELASTIC FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 3/8 yds. of ¼” width,
VIEW 1 OR 2 – FEATHERBONING FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 ¼ yds.
Bust 34"
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
VIEW 1 – COAT AND BATHING SUIT – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 7/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 yds.
VIEW 1 – CONTRASTING TRIM FOR BATHING SUIT AND COAT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 yd.
VIEW “ – COAT BANDS AND BATHING SUIT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
44” or $5” fabric without nap, 1 ½ yds.
VIEW 2 – COAT AND TRIM FOR BATHING SUIT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
44” or $5” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
Width of Lower Edge Bathing Suit, 67 ½”
VIEW 1 OR 2 – BATHING SUIT LINING
52” jersey, 7/8 yd.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – ELASTIC FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 3/8 yds. of ¼” width,
VIEW 1 OR 2 – FEATHERBONING FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 ¼ yds.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
V.1 (lengthwise stripe or plain): linen, pique, cotton, poplin, cotton cord, denim, rayons, sharkskin, synthetic cotton blends. (Contrast): cotton. V.2 (suit, contrasting coat and bands): cotton, denim, rayons. 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.