Vintage 1940s Pattern, Beachwear, Playsuit & Skirt

Play Suit & Skirt: The bodice, is fitted with front underarm darts, has a knot and gathers at the left shoulder. A band at the lower edge and a side-button closing finish the one-shouldered bodice. The side-buttoning shorts, pressed into a crease in front, are fitted with darts and join to a waistband. The gathered skirt features a yoke in front and an opening at the centre back. Tie ends extend from the waistband and fasten into a bow at the centre back. Style II has a contrasting skirt.

Offered as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern

Suitable for: Bust 32” (81.3cm), Waist 26” (66cm), Hip 35” (88.9cm)

Difficulty Level: Intermediate sewing pattern skills
Recommended fabrics: Cottons, Poly-viscose blended, Cotton-spandex blended, Cotton-poly-viscose, Linen.
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Based on availability: 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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage.

If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you will have bought a piece of history!

Please note; our vintage patterns are of the era, and will include age related wear and tear, but of course are still usable.