Vintage Swimwear

From the modest garments that were all the rage in 1880 to the barely-there bikinis of the 1970s, this vintage collection charts the best of swimwear over 130 years. More than 25 fabulous, historically accurate, and fully annotated patterns include swimsuits for adults and children—and two projects come with step-by-step sewing instructions. It's an invaluable resource for students, designers, and fashion historians.

ISBN10:	1849940614
ISBN13:	9781849940610
Number Of Pages:	128
Publication Date:	20140204
Publisher:	Sterling
Binding:	Paperback

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From the modest garments that were all the rage in 1880 to the barely-there bikinis of the 1970s, this vintage collection charts the best of swimwear over 130 years. More than 25 fabulous, historically accurate, and fully annotated patterns include swimsuits for both adults and children—and two projects come complete with step-by-step sewing instructions. The designs include a demure 1920s costume with tunic and drawers, knitted suits from the 1940s, 1960s halter-neck bikinis in bold geometric prints, and much more. It's an invaluable resource for students, designers, and fashion historians.