Saturday, July 11, 2009

My Projects: Bathing Suit Cover Up

vintage pattern I finished making the two cotton pique bathing suit cover ups from the 1960's McCall's pattern I bought awhile back (pictured above). They are one of a kinds as I bought the last yardage off the bolts. Yesterday I modeled the finished products in Coney Island. Here is how they came out:
retro swimsuit cover up White cotton pique with red and white stripe linen bias piping and side tie bows. Three red buttons decorate the front.

retro swimsuit cover up White embroidered floral cotton pique with red grosgrain side tie bows and a larger grosgrain ribbon bow off center.

I have entered these cover ups in the Singer/Craftzine Swimsuit cover up contest! Wish me luck! After the contest is over I will be putting them up for sale in my Etsy shop, The Sparkling Cocktail. If you are interested in one of these beauties before I can get them listed send me an email.


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14 comments:

  1. Twila JeanJuly 11, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Darling! So adorable great work.

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  2. UnknownJuly 11, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Thanks, doll!

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  3. BonnieJuly 11, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Those turned out super cute. Nice job!!

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  4. SweetpaintedladyJuly 11, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    absolutely darling! I adore the second style

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  5. BeckyJuly 12, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Super gorgeous! Hope you win!

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  6. MissRedLipsJuly 12, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    i want one! so darling!!

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  7. UnknownJuly 12, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Thank you all so much! I can make you a slightly different one, or reserve one of these for you. Unfortunately I can't list them for sale until the contest is over in a week or so.
    xoox

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  8. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    How much will you be selling them for? I love that second one!! I'd definately have to move nearer the beach :D

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  9. UnknownJuly 12, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    They will cost $55 :)

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  10. christinaooiJuly 12, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    i love how you make your own clothes and accessories!

    awesome :)

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  11. marLouJuly 12, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Both of them looks great and love the details on the 2nd one. I hope you win.

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  12. pamJuly 13, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    So cute!

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  13. OniJuly 14, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    i love this! i have lots of vintage patterns and would love to trade you one (temporararily of course) for this one. This seems like such a fun one to do. Let me know if you are interested and i will send you photos of patterns that i have and we can do a swap!
    _oni

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  14. LouiseJuly 16, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Oh, so cute! I love the red and white stripes detail especially x

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