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| 1950's beach babes |
I've been researching Vintage swimwear a bit more & trying to find some examples of what I could try in cotton fabric. It seems like the high waist is still going to be popular in the coming year & I really like the idea of recreating those no stretch styles of the 1950's & 60's. After all there are so many girls who go to the beach or pool to be seen in something fashionable & not swim. I guess I also want them to be functional.
My search came up with some fab screen sirens in publicity shoots, as well as great bathing beauties of the time
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| Betty Grable |
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| Carol Landis: So in love with this set. I think I'll try it next. |
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| Janet Leigh |
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| Grace Kelly |
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| Ava Gardner Ruching & skirts are super cute & perfect for someone who might want to distract from a touch of cellulite. |
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| The gorgeous Norma Jean aka Marilyn Monroe I love the frilled trim & skirt on this early Marilyn Two Piece below |
The redrafted top didn't quite work as planned with the straps, so back to the drawing board I went. I tried a couple of different styles and finally came up with one I was happy with. It has great shape & sufficient support for a 10D.
Now I just have to work out how to grade the sizing for different cup sizes.
However I have discovered this amazing website called Pattern School, a fabulous resource for drafting & making all manner of leotards, swimwear & lingerie. I just have to sit down & wade through the formulas & diagrams.
The pants were less problematic with the insertion of three lycra panels, but I'm not sure about the V in the back. I'm still having my usual issues with getting my elastic inserted just right, but these don't look too bad & they are super comfy. I guess I should do a water test to see how they react when wet.
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| Excuse my lily white skin. |
So the learning curve continues.
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