Description

Make yourself a stylish vintage swimsuit!

Based on an original swimsuit from the 1930s, this knit tank that ends in trunks.  Easy for even an absolute beginner to sew, our 1920s/30s Men’s Swimsuit makes a great beach costume.

NOW SIZED TO FIT MEN’S CHESTS UP TO 60″!

Reconstructing History patterns are different from other reproduction patterns!

We don’t just photocopy old patterns and sell them to you.  We use the original patterns as a basis.  Then we grade the pattern in modern sizes, up to 60″ chest and 54″ waist, so they’ll fit far more sizes than the original patterns ever did.  And we don’t just stick you with the old vague instructions either.  Kass personally goes through each pattern, improving the instructions, modernizing the vocabulary and adding in all those things that the old pattern companies assumed their customers knew.  Yet we don’t remove the flavour of the original pattern, so you can truly experience using a vintage pattern without all the trouble of resizing and “translating” it.

All sizes (chests 30″ to 60″) come in the same envelope.  Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you’ve come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Fabric Suggestions:  
thick cotton or wool knit

Notions:  
button for shoulder closure

Yardage:  
3 yards 60″ or 45″ wide

Let us help you! At Reconstructing History, we want to see you wearing the best garments you are capable of making. Email us at info@reconstructinghistory.com and we will answer any questions you might have.