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Vintage suit perfect for taking a dip on these dog days of summer. Check out in our blog how your technical drawing of this bathing suit can fill in the blank in the instructions as well as win you a little prize.
Material Notes
Lycra, Bathing suit closure
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Credits
- Photographer
- Photographers Assistant
Joe Leonard
- Stylist
- Hair
Andre Gunn
- Makeup
Jordy Poon
- Model
Carmelita at Elite
- Location
Burk Residence, Northern New Jersey
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Sep 7, 2009, 02.57 AMby Measure2Cut1
yay!!! A pattern for a gorgeous one peice!! Finally!!
(I’m new here, and I’ve found so many amazing patterns already!! This place is great!!)
Apr 27, 2009, 12.11 AMby missturley
I’m making this suit now and it seems a few steps were left out?!? Shouldn’t there be elastic at the legs? And I don’t see notches for gathering either… I’m going to wing it and see what happens. It does seem easy and if mine turns out anything close to the models I will be satisfied :D
Feb 10, 2009, 01.08 AMby Nash001
Can any1 help me out… What’s a serger?
I know when I made garments of stretch fabric we would use a mock safety machine… Is a serger something like that?
Please help…as I’m very interested in sewing up this suit.
Thanks :)
Jan 3, 2009, 10.53 PMby Rainbow13
I totally love this bathing suit! It looks great on the model. In response to mcg, you are not the only one who cares about unhealthy models and their impact on the young girls in society. I think you are wrong though about this model. She looks quite healthy and athlethic in my opinion. If they used larger models people would probably complain about them being “fat”.
Dec 2, 2008, 03.36 PMby rileyroy
I can’t wait to make this! It’s so cute and retro ;)
Jul 16, 2008, 07.33 AMby azellie
I too was wondering what the size chart correlated to. How does it compare to Burda size chart? And do I have to make any changes such as lengthen the body or should I just cut it out based on the size?
Jul 15, 2008, 06.11 PMby nuiwida23
im making this right now, and having extreme difficulties! i have NEVER had so much trouble decifering a pattern in my life. i was so excited to make this suit, and i leave for vacation this weekend and wanted to have it then! there are no markings or “notches” marking where the bodice part should be gathered at the sides, where it should be placed, or what side is which. also, i dont see a pattern piece for the back ties like in the photos. the instructions really should have illustrations to make up for the fact that nothing on the pattern pieces makes sense. im so disappointed in this pattern, and would like to see the burdastyle team please correct it!
Jul 14, 2008, 08.30 PMby fervidfemme82
can anyone give me a clue what is going on in step 3?
Jul 13, 2008, 10.38 AMby blondie631994
Absolutly gorgeous!!
i cant wait to make it :D
Jul 13, 2008, 04.20 AMby fromvenuswithlove
So in love! is the size chart around? the link just takes me to the normal numbers one, no mention of S, M, L.
Jul 12, 2008, 12.20 AMby eesh
Are you kidding me! This is gorgeous!!! I love it! I must make it right away!
Jul 11, 2008, 05.36 PMby stacysews
Gorgeous!!! I have been looking for a fabulous one piece and I think I’ve found it!
Jul 11, 2008, 12.20 PMby mcg
Love it! Can’t wait to sew it! But I am wondering if I am the only person out there disturbed by the emaciated look of this and other models. Seriously, I think I can make out some of her internal organs. This just promotes all the wrong things and does not give me a “realistic” idea of what this looks like on a woman’s body. I so much prefer readers pics. Please, healthy models only.
Jul 11, 2008, 03.25 AMby BridalS
oh my gosh!! it’s beautiful!!
Jul 9, 2008, 03.13 PMby grammyweezy
yes yes yes i’ve been waiting for a one piece!!
Jul 9, 2008, 02.14 PMby rb11
I love this swimsuit!
Jul 9, 2008, 12.41 PMby staticstasy
This is really cool!
Jul 9, 2008, 08.53 AMby allie31991
This is really cute! I love vintage style swimming suits! I might have to run to the fabric store today!
Jul 9, 2008, 06.59 AMby Benedikta
We are glad all of you like it so much. The bathing suit is indeed good for all body types with its low cut on the legs.
Zora, you are right, we need to get up a size chart for your reference. Give us a couple of hours!
Did you guys see that we are looking for a technical drawing! We need your help, check out the mini contest in the blog!
Jul 9, 2008, 06.17 AMby chipdale7
wow this is so pretty! i love the tie in the back!
Jul 9, 2008, 05.49 AMby zora
I like the style but I can’t find a size chart for S-M-L sizing on the site and I’m scared cutting out an S without knowing the measurements it was meant for.
Jul 9, 2008, 05.40 AMby CarotteSauvage
Thanks for posting it! I am glad I just bought a serger!
Jul 9, 2008, 04.02 AMby squirrellypoo
I love it!! I was just about to take the plunge (as it were) and make my own suit this month!!
Jul 9, 2008, 02.02 AMby AnaJan
Beautiful! I don’t have a serger, but now I wish I had one, so I could make this bathing suite!
Jul 9, 2008, 01.23 AMby Bathina
Sexy sexy sexy!!! I think I will make a bodie of it and will wear it to jeans and a nice white open blouse for the night.
Jul 9, 2008, 12.50 AMby Marijapo
I guess, it can be made without a serger, just use a narrow zick-zack for all the seams, that has to be stretchy.
The suit is great, I very much like the retro look of the suit and that you have chosen this model, the suit on her type of skin looks gorgeous.
Jul 8, 2008, 11.00 PMby peaudane
I love it! Can this be made without a serger?
Jul 8, 2008, 07.51 PMby EmilyKate
What a great suit! Looks like it would be flattering to many body types too.
Jul 8, 2008, 06.48 PMby curlyxrt
Such a cute one-piece bathing suit! Love it!
Jul 8, 2008, 05.53 PMby yoshimi
I love love it!! Cute and elegant at the same time.