40s/50s Pinup Play Sets

I have been going though my many closets of fabric, vintage clothing and sample items that i made ages ago. Here are a few sample play suits, made using left over bits of fabric that i had in my stash. The patterns are a combination of vintage patterns, patterns i made from vintage clothing and some i drafted myself. These are so fun to make, i may have to squeeze in a few more between projects :-)

 

  https://www.etsy.com/listing/130363380/sample-pinup-print-2pc-1940s-style?ref=shop_home_feat
 Totally cute cotton fabric with Pinup Girl Print, contrasting woven red cotton fabric.
Bikini top was cut using a vintage pattern, pleated bust, unlined with red rickrack trim, short sleeves with darted ''puff'' look, button front. full circle skirt with hi-waist and pointed waistband, back zipper. Bow is a pin and can be moved or taken off. This one i used a vintage Hollywood pattern from the 40s but the skirt pieces were missing so i just did a mini circle skirt and pointed waistband.

Cotton fabric with horse shoe and star print, white cotton & ribbon trim detail on top and shorts. Bikini top is cut using a vintage pattern, cups are interfaced with boning on each side of the cup, slight bullet effect. Tie cuff along top edge. elastic back with side hook closure. Shorts are unlined and do not stretch, waist band with hook, back zipper. This one has already sold.
For this set i made a pattern from a vintage 50s bikini top that i have in my stash and used it to create the top, the shorts are from a 60s swim pattern, they have little darts under the bum, you cant really tell from the pictures but it makes the legs a bit less gappy in the back.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/130838757/sample-navy-white-print-pinup-playsuit?

 Cotton print fabric with Satin detailing. Bikini top features gathered sweetheart neckline, satin under cups, padded cups with boning on each side, halter tie, elastic back with button closure, Shorts are unlined, satin waist band with hook, back zipper.
This set i drafted the top myself. The upper part of the bra is gathered on to a facing to hold the gathers in place, the contrasting under cups have little darts. The shorts are cut from the the same pattern as the red shorts mentioned above.


All photos shown in this post belong to Morningstar84 and may not be used without permission in anyway.

Marilyn Monroe White 2pc Sunsuit Bikini

 The Sun-suit worn by Marilyn Monroe for a photo shoot. Above is my version, made using a stretch poly fabric. It is self lined so that it could be worn in the pool or lake without being see through but is meant for more for poolside glam and not so much actual swimming. The top features a cuff with black buttons and black cord. I used pushup bra cups in this one but bullet bra cup could also be used for a pointier bust line. Boning in center front and sides. Elastic finishes off top and bottom edges. Hooks in back. High-waist shorts with cuff detail and same button detailing on the sides as the top. Center back zipper with hook at waistband.

Marilyn Monroe's Strapless Beach Swimsuit in Aqua- Tobey Beach

This suit is styled after the suit worn by Marilyn Monroe. Made using Aqua spandex, fully lined. bust has boning and bra cups. I also put boning in the side seams to better support the suit. The front is skirted from seam to seam. Scoop back with ties. I added a removable halter strap for a more secure fit. below is the suit, the first picture is the suit with out the straps and elastic,  and the finished suit.

And a little side note, this suit would just about fit the measurements given in the first photograph of Marilyn, only my suit has a slightly smaller bust.

 

How to Marry a Millionaire- Marilyn Monroe Red Swimsuit & Vest

I have had this done for weeks but have been too busy to post!

Styled after the bathing suit worn by Marilyn Monroe in a fashion show scene in

 ''How to Marry a Millionaire''

This Pinup Set is made from stretch satin, boning support in side seams, bra cups with boning support in bust line. Back zipper with elastic across top back. Rhinestone detail at neckline and hip with rhinestone button on suit front. The vest is self lined with working pockets, rhinestone detail on pocket welts and collar with one button closure at neck. This suit is swim-able but is meant mostly for pinup shows or lounging glamorously by the pool, this fabric doesn't dry quickly. For a more durable swim-able suit spandex can be used.