Vintage Swimsuits (and their modern interpretations)

We've made two vintage-inspired swimsuits at Charm and they are WILDLY different. Learn why with Gertie and Andrea, who dive deep into the making of these two projects, as well as the aquamusical, submechanophobia, and the "famous" Jewels of the Sea ad that has lived rent-free in Gertie's mind for decades.

Links & Images

• Charm Patterns mentioned include:

  • The Esther Swimsuit (with Pride rainbow photoshoot)

  • The Jane Set (Jumpsuit)

  • The Liz Dress

  • The Lana Dress

  • The Foundations Petticoat (i.e. "the sea monster")

  • The Bathing Beauty Swimsuit

• Gertie's Charmed Sewing Studio book for more vintage swimsuit info

• Rose Marie Reid info (and swimsuit collection photos at the bottom of the page)

• The "famous" Jewels of the Sea ad that Gertie is obsessed with

• All about Lastex

• Hair flowers from La Casa de Flores

• Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso"

• Esther Williams info and filmography

• A clip from Bathing Beauty with Esther Williams

For more vintage-inspired sewing patterns in sizes 2-34 (with A-H bust cups), check out us out at Charm Patterns.