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Black and white pen and ink drawing by artist Gretchen Shields. Two women one standing holding onto the railing the other sitting and dipping her toe in the water both wearing the 253 Vintage Bathing Costume.
253 Vintage Bathing Costume
Side view of blonde white woman with hands on her hips standing in front of a white studio backdrop knee bent wearing the 253 Vintage Bathing Costume.
Back view of blonde woman with hand on her hips wearing 253 Vintage Bathing suit.
A white woman with her hand on her hip wearing 253 Vintage Bathing Costume with the jaunty cap.
White blonde woman wearing 253 Vintage Bating costume romper and while holding the skirt to the side.
Close up of the 253 Vintage Bathing Costume top with a contrasting tie scarf.
Young brunette white woman standing by a lake shading her face with her hand wearing the 253 Vintage Bathing Costume.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Black and white pen and ink drawing by artist Gretchen Shields. Two women one standing holding onto the railing the other sitting and dipping her toe in the water both wearing the 253 Vintage Bathing Costume.
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  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Side view of blonde white woman with hands on her hips standing in front of a white studio backdrop knee bent wearing the 253 Vintage Bathing Costume.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Back view of blonde woman with hand on her hips wearing 253 Vintage Bathing suit.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, A white woman with her hand on her hip wearing 253 Vintage Bathing Costume with the jaunty cap.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, White blonde woman wearing 253 Vintage Bating costume romper and while holding the skirt to the side.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Close up of the 253 Vintage Bathing Costume top with a contrasting tie scarf.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, Young brunette white woman standing by a lake shading her face with her hand wearing the 253 Vintage Bathing Costume.

253 Vintage Bathing Costume

$29.00
$29.00
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The sewing pattern for our Vintage Bathing Costume dates from around 1890, and features a flattering gored skirt with deep pleats in the back. The skirt buttons at the waistband over a knee-length romper. The bodice featured short puffed sleeves, whimsical sailor collar and tie, with an optional inset modesty bib. Top it off with a jaunty Bathing Cap for an authentic look. 

The Vintage Bathing Costume is great for a fun summer outfit. Make it in bright floral or striped cotton, or traditional in navy blue medium-to-heavyweight cotton or lightweight wool with white trim. Wear it without the skirt and omit the modesty bib for a casual playsuit.

The PDF pattern has instructions and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”).

Suggested fabrics: Medium-weight cottons, linens, blends. Original garments were made in light to medium-weight wools.

Yardage chart (.pdf)