Showing posts with label Swim-suit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Swim-suit. Show all posts

Saturday, 13 March 2021

Saturday, 12 August 2017

1920s Sewing - Swimming Costume / Cosutme de Bain

 The Vintage Pattern Files: Free 1920's Sewing Pattern - Swimming Costume / Costume de Bain

1920s Swimming Costume / Costume de Bain
Self Draft - All Sizes

Pattern in French

Despite the instructions being in French, I think the pattern should be simple enough to work out without needing to speak French!

Patterns kindly shared by Lana Creations

Sunday, 1 June 2014

1940's knitting - Stitchraft July 1945

A real treat for you here today! The lovely Caroline who blogs with her gorgeous kitty Tilly over at The Sunny Stitcher found a whopping 23 Stitchcraft magazines from the 1940's, whilst on a holiday Charity shop rummage (my favourite kind of holiday activity!) and she has very kindly decided to share them with us all! How lovely is that! 

So first up is...

Stitchcraft July 1945

And here is a selection of some of the patterns you'll find!


Monday, 12 August 2013

1950's Sewing - Swimsuit & Circle Skirt



An amusing tutorial from thread banger this time for a vintage 50's style swimsuit made from a mens long sleeved rugby shirt!

Wednesday, 3 April 2013

1940's Knitting - Beach Suit

Beach Suit
(32-34" Bust 38-40" Hip)

"Make a beach suit while the sun shines! This one is a three-piece outfit, A brassier top and shorts for the swim; a gored skirt that goes with a swing, easy to slip on when you take your place in the sun."

The sweet and lovely Eleanor Kay from Victory Rolls and Roses 
kindly sent me this pattern to share with you all! Enjoy!

Saturday, 1 September 2012

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Saturday, 28 April 2012

1940's Knitting - Water Sprite Swim-Suit

Free 1940's Knitting Pattern- Water Sprite Swim-Suit
Water Sprite Swim-Suit
(32-34" Bust)
"Ready to meet sun and sea, a two-colour swim-suit knitted in couponless thread."

Pattern from Vintage Purls