1963 Retro Summer is a remake of an actual 1963 bathing suit and cover-up coat. Option A is the one-piece retro design without modifications. Option B adds a modern twist by breaking up the design into a bra-top and high-waisted short. Option C mixes the two previous designs by adding the midriff to the bra-top and a waistband to the shorts. A floppy hat was added to provide extra summer fun.
This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18-19" Dollfriends®. Please refer to the measurement chart shown in the listing images to see detailed Dollfriends® measurements.
Recommended Fabrics:
Option A:
Hat: Cotton/Polyester Canvas
Coat: Light-weight three-way stretch knit
Bathing Suit: Lightweight Cotton
Midriff matching coat: light-weight three-way stretch knit
Option B:
Hat: Light-weight woven cotton/polyester
Bra Top: Light-weight woven cotton/polyester
Shorts: Light-weight woven cotton/polyester
Option C:
Hat: Light-weight woven cotton/polyester
Top: Polyester light-weight knit
Midriff: Light-weight woven cotton/polyester
Shorts: Polyester light-weight knit
Other Material Suitability:
Hat: Woven Cotton or Cotton/Polyester, Rayon, Canvas, Synthetic Leather or vinyl
Coat: Woven Cotton, Polyester, Rayon, Knit
Bathing Suit: Woven Cotton, Polyester, Rayon, Light-weight Stretch Knit
NOTE: Midriff must be stabilized using a light way stabilizer in Option A.
Supplies Needed:
Bathing Suit:
1/4 Yard Fabric
1/4 Yard Lining
1/8 Yard Lightweight
Fusible Interfacing
3 Snap Closures
Option A: 1/4 Yard Trim/Ribbon
Option B: 1/4 Yard Elastic
All: Thread to Match
Coat:
1/4 Yard Fabric
1/2 Yard Ribbon
Optional Lightweight
Fusible Interfacing
Hat: 1/3 Yard Fabric
1/3 Yard Lining
1/3 Yard Medium-weight
Fusible Interfacing
Optional:
1/3 Yard Woven Trim Facing
1/3 Yard Ribbon Band
Skill Level: Intermediate
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