Vintage Sewing Pattern Template & Scale Rulers 1950s Two-Piece Bathing Suit in Any Size - PLUS Size Included - 5572 -INSTANT DOWNLOAD-

PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE PURCHASE. This is not a standard pattern and some drafting is required.

This is a digital draft-at-home pattern drafting template and scale ruler set to make a sweet French bathing suit from the 1950s. The set is composed of a bikini with a seamed front and bottoms with a traditional bloomer shape.

Fabric: this pattern requires approximately 3 meters (about 3 1/4 yards).
Fabric requirements given are for a 98 cm bust average. More or less may be required depending on the size you choose to draft.

SIZING:
This is a pattern from a French pattern drafting system fairly similar to the Lutterloh golden rule patterns. You will be able to draft a pattern to your exact size from the miniature pattern template and specially designed rulers. To draft any of these special patterns to doll, children, and adult sizes is easy. Rulers are available to draft the pattern as small as a 5 1/2" chest to as large as a 60" chest and the pattern will be scaled perfectly every time.
ALL RULERS ARE INCLUDED AS PRINTABLES WITH THESE PATTERNS.

Don't have a printer? Not a problem! We offer a printing service for these patterns here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/196872505/custom-printing-add-on-for-mrs-depew

The pattern includes basic markings and notches that show you how they fit together, and indications such as dotted lines for cutting on the fold. I have included several pages of drafting instructions that I have translated from the original French personally. The illustrated instructions show you how to easily draw your pattern pieces from the miniature pattern template using your special ruler.

These patterns were marketed originally to both home seamstresses and professionals alike and assume that you have a basic understanding of clothing construction. The original patterns DO NOT include any sewing instructions. To sew these, you should have a basic understanding of how pattern pieces should fit together. The pattern pieces are illustrated in such a way that you can see how they are supposed to be sewn to each other.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: These patterns might be a bit difficult for the beginner but an intermediate level home seamstress will most likely have little trouble.

For a complete tutorial on drafting your pattern including photos, check out this blog post:
http://afewthreadsloose.blogspot.no/2013/01/draft-at-home-patterns-how-to.html

QUESTIONS? Check out our draft-at-home patterns FAQ page:
http://mrsdepew.com/draft-at-home-patterns-faq.html

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What you will need:
Paper (I use large tracing paper but butcher paper, muslin fabric, wrapping paper etc all work great!)
Pencil

It's that simple! No special tools are required!

If French is your first language and you would prefer a copy of the instructions in French instead, please let me know. I would be happy to send that too!