Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Beautiful Beach-Wear Pattern
BATHING SUIT AND COAT: This suit with a cuff at upper edge and a pleat on either side of front is sure to be your favorite at the beach. Wear it with or without the shoulder straps. Coat has three-quarter, kimono type sleeves and a round neckline and may match suit or be contrasting. View 1 shows suit with flap trim at side front, Flaps, cuff and straps are trimmed with rick-rack. View 2 shows contrasting binding trim on suit and coat.
Offered here as; Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 16 (Vintage sizing)
Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
Hip: 37” (94cm)
Finished Back Length of Coat: 31 ½” (80cm)
Finished Back Length of Bathing Suit: 30” (76.2cm)
Size: 20 (Vintage sizing)
Bust: 38” (96.5cm)
Waist: 32” (81.3cm)
Hip: 41” (104.2cm)
Finished Back Length of Coat: 32 ½” (82.6cm)
Finished Back Length of Bathing Suit: 31” (78.8cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
VIEW 1 AND 2: - 2 spools of Thread: Contrasting Thread: 14" Neck Type Zipper for bathing suit back opening 4 Button-Optional). VIEW 1: - 1 Package of tick rock. VIEW 2: - 1 Package of 7/8" wide Bias Binding,
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Extra fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
Size: 16 (Vintage size)
VIEW 1 – BATHING SUIT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 ¾ yds.
VIEW 1 – COAT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 1/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds.
VIEW 2 – BATHING SUIT AND COAT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 5 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 4 3/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 4 1/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 4 yds.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – LINING FOR BATHING SUIT
44” or 45” jersey without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
52” or 54” jersey without nap, 1 yd.
Width Around Lower Edge of Bathing Suit, 76 ¼”
VIEW 1 OR 2 – FEATHERBONING FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 3/8 yds.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – ELASTIC FOR LEG – 1 ¼ yds. of ¼” width.
Size: 20 (Vintage size)
VIEW 1 – BATHING SUIT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
VIEW 1 – COAT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 ½ yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
VIEW 2 – BATHING SUIT AND COAT
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 5 3/8yds.
39” fabric without nap, 4 3/4 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 4 5/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 4 3/8 yds.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – LINING FOR BATHING SUIT
44” or 45” jersey without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
52” or 54” jersey without nap, 1 1/8 yd.
Width Around Lower Edge of Bathing Suit, 81 ¾ yds
VIEW 1 OR 2 – FEATHERBONING FOR BATHING SUIT – 1 3/8 yds.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – ELASTIC FOR LEG – 1 ¼ yds. of ¼” width.
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 bathing suit and contrasting coat: Cotton, pique, linen, denim, cotton cord, rayon sharkskin, rayons, synthetic cotton blends. V. 2 bathing suit and matching coat: Colton, pique, linen, poplin, sharkskin, rayon, synthetic cotton blends. 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.