Swimwear Sewing

I know we've done swimwear articles in the past.. but you really can't have too many!  Now's the time to make your summer swimsuit and get ready for vacation time!  It'll be here before you know it, so why not check out some of the cool patterns on offer from the Pattern Patter Team?

Vogue 6490

Everything you need for the beach with this pattern from Bluetree Sewing Studio!  A chic bikini or one-piece swimsuit, plus super groovy cover-ups are great for everyone from teens to grandmas, seriously!

Simplicity 1627

I'm mad for this adorable skirted swimsuit with little jacket.. so chic and so Hollywood.. !  And that graphic is perfection, from Roma's Maison.

Simplicity 1607

Here's a similar look from Sydcam123.  Love love LOVE it.  So flirty and pin-up perfect!

Simplicity 3273

The younger set can wear a similar look as well, in this ultra-cute little ruffled number from Clutterina.  By the way, this is actually a mother-daughter pattern, but I'm not sure about the number for the mother size.

Simplicity 9212

The skirted look goes into the 80s... with this unusual pattern.. I love the back interest as well, from Sandritocat.

Kandel Patterns for Knits No. 71

One of the cutest graphics I've ever seen on this hard-to-find pattern from Sew Betty & Dot.  And the suit is adorable, too!

Vogue 6079

Kinsey Sue has this spectacular 1940s swimsuit in stock, pretty enough to wear as a dress!

McCall's 6370

Oh!  So cute 1960s swimsuit with cover-up from Fragolina is still fashion magazine worthy.

Butterick 3161

Equally cute is this little 1970s bikini with impressive hooded cover-ups from Grandma Made With Love.  Oh, the graphic is so cute, don't you think?

Butterick 3122

Here's a similar look for girls with really sweet cover-ups, from Erika With A K.

Vogue 8053

Another hooded poncho to go with your swimsuit from Sew As It Was Patterns.

Hollywood 1581

Perfect for your Luau Party is this rare pattern from Frisky Scissors!!  Serve your guests drinks out of coconuts while sporting this ensemble.  (Also in stock @ Erika With A K.)

Vogue 9183

Oh, the beautiful graphic on this pattern is so glamorous!  I love the big hat, but of course the pattern is for the swimsuit and jacket.  I think those puffy-butt swimsuits are really cute and flattering. From DRC Rose Patterns.

Simplicity 1302

More Luau Glam from She'll Make You Flip!  The wrap skirt is removable and reveals swim shorts.

Simplicity 8795

Having a most mod beach party with these mix-and-match items from So Sew Some.

Butterick 3163

Don't forget the smallest beach combers with this too-cute-for-words little pattern from People Packages.

Butterick 3757

And finding a cute swimsuit while having a baby on board is no problem either, with this pattern from Redcurlz's.

Butterick 9287

And you can make swimwear for boys, too!  It's easy with this cute vintage pattern from MbChills.

Well, that's about all for now!

I hope you'll consider making your own stylish and vintage swimwear with these (and other) awesome patterns!  

Check out more patterns HERE!

Looks From McCall's Fashion Digest - May 1967

Let's take a trip back to the Summer of Love with McCall's May Fashion Digest from 1967.  It's totally groovy~

I love that floral print!

On the cover is a super-cute yoked tent dress.. with nice big pockets if you want 'em... I really love this style... you could color block it too for extra 60s style!

Here's some similar patterns from Pattern Patter Team members:

1.) Grandma Made With Love

2.) We Are Vintage Sewing

3.) Vogue Vixens

4.) Roma's Maison

Check those skinny pants!  Somebody call Twiggy!

WOW look at all these pants!  From long 'n' skinny to culottes, to that flare leg bell-bottom with sassy bared midriff.

Pattern Patter Team shops offer many of these patterns!

McCall's 8767:

- Clutterina's Shop

Similar to McCall's 8751:

1.) Fancy Work

2.) Redcurlz's Patterns

Similar to 8754:

1.)  Grey Dog Vintage

2.)  Patterns New 2 U

Similar to 8575 / 8732:

1.) People Packages

2.) Vintage Needle Finds

Similar 8741:

1.) Grandma Made With Love

2.) Sew Betty & Dot

3.) Selvedge Shop

I like the dress on the right best.

Now here's the "Pucci-Look" wardrobe... designed by McCall's "in the style of" Pucci.. who was SUPER hot at the time.  You could buy fabrics that were Pucci style and get the expensive look for much less money when you made it yourself. :)

Here are some ACTUAL Pucci patterns from Pattern Patter Team members:

1.) Pattern Shop

2.) Denisecraft

3.) So Vintage on Etsy

Don't get your pants caught in an escalator!

WOW there is so much going on here.  The tiered dress is so cute, and the hooded caftan cover-up thing is out of control.  The illustrations are beautiful!  View 8736 also includes a full-length caftan which is not pictured.

Here's some similar caftan patterns from the Pattern Patter Team:

1.) Selvedge Shop

2.) Sew As It Was Patterns

Pattern Patter Team member Fripperie has McCall's 8761 in stock for your sewing pleasure.

Pattern Patter Team members have 8738 in stock too!  It includes an awesome bikini which is not pictured in the catalog.

1.) Denisecraft

2.) Selvedge Shop

3.) Eleanor Meriwether

Mini-dresses for minis and Mod'ern moms.

Who couldn't love these sweet Mother-Daughter mini-dresses?  Just coz you're a mom doesn't mean you can't be MOD! :)

Team members have the mom version in stock:

1.) Anne 8865

2.) Clairebear Too

Some similar children's dresses:

1.) Jeanie's Shop

2.) Roma's Maison

Love those back buttons!

McCall's 8757 is advertised as a new French "baby-look" silhouette.  I like the buttons down the back.

Tent dress with sleeves!

Some similar tent dresses from Pattern Patter Team members:

1.) Bessie & Maive

2.) Sydcam 123

I hope you enjoyed this look at McCall's May 1967!  Please be sure to visit all the Pattern Patter Team member shops!

Also, consider sewing one of these neat patterns for yourself this summer!