{"product_id":"1950s-swimsuit-and-retro-swim-cap-bundle-18-doll-clothes-pattern","title":"1950s Swimsuit and Retro Swim Cap Bundle 18\" Doll Clothes Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/collections\/flossie-potter-patterns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFlossie Potter\u003c\/a\u003e's \"1950s Swimsuit and Retro Swim Cap\" bundled set includes two full patterns bundled together! Create a darling fifties style swim outfit for her next pool party!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1950's swimsuit\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed with panels of striped fabric that connect at various angles. (It can also be made without stripes, using varied colors or prints.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypical of that era, the suit has an under-piece with a second modesty front that flares slightly at the bottom, resembling a short dress. Its contrasting top portion is gathered in the center to give the impression of a \"bow\" with halter-style spaghetti straps that tie behind the neck. The legs are elasticized, and the back closes with elastic across the back waist, making the swimsuit easy to put on and take off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Retro Swim Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e adds that 1950's flair to complete the look! \u003cspan\u003eBathing beauties of the 1950s showed off their colored swim caps that were often decorated with flowers and other abstract shapes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern includes two sizes: Short Hair and Long Hair. The caps close with a strap under the chin. The pattern also contains traceable flowers for optional decoration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the complete collection from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/collections\/flossie-potter-patterns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFLOSSIE POTTER HERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already have the Retro Swim Cap pattern, you can find the 1950s Swimsuit pattern available separately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/collections\/flossie-potter-patterns\/products\/1950s-swimsuit-18-doll-clothes-pattern\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Fabrics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwimsuit - Woven fabric such as cotton or seersucker (Not for knits)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetro Swim Cap - Stretch Satin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1950's Swimsuit - Supplies Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(NOT RECOMMENDED FOR KNITS)\u003cbr\u003eMain fabric: 1\/4 yard of woven fabric such as cotton, seersucker (striped preferred)\u003cbr\u003eContrast fabric: cotton remnant\u003cbr\u003e2\/3 yd of 1\/8\" elastic (cut into 3 equal pieces)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelpful tools: serger, turning tool, point turner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - - - - - - - - -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetro Swim Cap Supplies Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-1\/3 yd stretch satin\u003cbr\u003e-One 1\/2\" lingerie slider or snap\u003cbr\u003e-6 inches of single-fold bias tape (to match the fabric)\u003cbr\u003e-3\" x 10\" piece of 2 mm foam sheet (for shoulder-length or long-haired dolls)\u003cbr\u003e-Knee-High sheer stocking\u003cbr\u003e-(Optional Flowers) Remnants in various colors of stretch satin, cotton, or felt:\u003cbr\u003eAt least three 2\" x 2\" pieces\u003cbr\u003eAt least three 1½\" x 1½\" pieces \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOOLS:\u003cbr\u003e-Sewing machine with zigzag stitch\u003cbr\u003e-Pinking shears (helpful)\u003cbr\u003e-Point turner\u003cbr\u003e-Iron \u003cbr\u003e-(Optional) Hand needle\u003cbr\u003e-(Optional) Sewing machine with decorative stitch options\u003cbr\u003e-(Optional for flowers) fray-stopping liquid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Easy Plus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - - - - - - - - -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get: Two separate PDF patterns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1950's swimsuit - One 14 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! This pdf sewing pattern contains 5 pages of instructions with full-color assembly photos, 3 pages of pattern pieces, and 1 page of printable summary instructions. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetro Swim Cap - \u003cspan\u003eOne 21 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! It includes full-color\u003c\/span\u003e instruction with full-color photos to show you how to make your own RETRO Swim Cap. It also includes 6 pages of printable summary instructions (to save on printer ink) and 3 pages of pattern pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDownload, Print, Sew!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Creating a customer account will ensure that you have the ability to access your purchased (and free) files at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor detailed information and answers to the most common questions, be sure to read the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/pages\/terms-of-use\"\u003eTerms of Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/pages\/faqs\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e related to the doll clothes patterns sold at larougetdelisle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003elarougetdelisle and the designers featured are not affiliated with American Girl®.","brand":"Flossie Potter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32095615811649,"sku":"FP081","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/0136\/products\/FPP1950sSwimsuitcoverforbundle.jpg?v=1619274450","url":"https:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/products\/1950s-swimsuit-and-retro-swim-cap-bundle-18-doll-clothes-pattern","provider":"larougetdelisle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}