tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post1531883925694394600..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Happiness Is a 1940's Two-Piece Swimsuit Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75715960861643890202013-06-09T21:12:29.004-04:002013-06-09T21:12:29.004-04:00Peter, we just found your blog and LOVE the retro ...Peter, we just found your blog and LOVE the retro swimwear. We too are huge fans of vintage patterns and retro sewing. We are Sampson & Lorrie (daughter/mother blogging team). We will be back to visit you again! Please come and visit us, if you have the time. We would love to chat more bout vintage sewing. We actually just finished a 1950's swimsuit and will be posting pics of the finished product on our blog this week. Really love your photo selections in the post here. I'm certain that you must be as disheartened as we are to have learned that Ester Williams just passed away. It was a sad day for us. <br /><br />Your new friends,<br />Sampson & LorriePuddles and Pricehttp://www.puddlesprice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49664684620209166522012-08-30T19:19:46.142-04:002012-08-30T19:19:46.142-04:00I have to say that the high waisted bottoms can ma...I have to say that the high waisted bottoms can make anyone look a little bottom heavy. Also, I have some high waisted pants and from that experience, I would be worried a high waisted bottom, if not stretchy enough, would really dig into the belly when you sit down and also cause some unwelcome bulging. Although you are pretty slim, so bulging less likely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33053057165533936692012-08-30T18:04:49.726-04:002012-08-30T18:04:49.726-04:00For more than a couple grommets, I definitely reco...For more than a couple grommets, I definitely recommend a pair of grommet pliars. (Dritz calls them grommet pliar, but you get both pieces of the tool. /grin/)<br /><br />I use a seriously heavy hand grommet setter(*) when I do canvas work, preferring it by far to a heavy hammer and die. (Note, canvas grommets are mucho heavy and starred inside to grip the canvas unload, as opposed to regular grommets (sold at Home Depot and such) for grommets for plastic tarps.)<br /><br />(*) costs about $150, plus about $50 for each size hole cutter, each size die.<br /><br />I make mention of it for two reasons. One, I find grommet tool convenient to no end. Two, because maybe -- I don't know -- clothing grommets also come in light duty and heavy duty versions. I imagine across the hip in an active athletic movement the stress might be quite strong.SeamsterEast@aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-8962991404581146172012-08-30T15:21:58.625-04:002012-08-30T15:21:58.625-04:00Sorry, I have to go negatory on vintage suits. To ...Sorry, I have to go negatory on vintage suits. To me they look like granny panties, and the ruched ones like adult diapers. Just can't go there. <br /><br />I don't think there is one universally attractive bikini either. Probably whatever fits well, functions for the use, and one feels pretty in is the best suit to wear. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563230869151812456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-83828291110197311722012-08-30T13:57:14.668-04:002012-08-30T13:57:14.668-04:00Ester and her suit get a 10! The guys in the under...Ester and her suit get a 10! The guys in the underwear suits - not so much.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595297306976390158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-79600300568741060862012-08-30T12:26:50.390-04:002012-08-30T12:26:50.390-04:00I love the vintage suits that go to the natural wa...I love the vintage suits that go to the natural waist, but the leg is cut somewhat high, as yours appears to be. The tops are also more flattering and less prone to the “costume malfunctions” of bikinis. Back in the day (let’s not say how far back), my bikini came right off me while swimming in the ocean.<br /><br />(Showing) less is more, I say.<br /><br />Your swimsuit is looking great. Cathy is gonna love it.<br />Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52599391866241743322012-08-30T12:15:23.951-04:002012-08-30T12:15:23.951-04:00The swim suit bottoms with ruching or shirring can...The swim suit bottoms with ruching or shirring can look a little like adult diapers. Alex in Californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096904792274897292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-18840172563401614472012-08-30T11:47:20.562-04:002012-08-30T11:47:20.562-04:00DefinitelyDefinitelyRobertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-28535930226001185572012-08-30T11:12:36.166-04:002012-08-30T11:12:36.166-04:00Another option that was recommended to me but I ha...Another option that was recommended to me but I haven't personally used - does snaps, grommets, etc. just have to have the correct die..<br /><br />http://thesnapstore.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21/products_id/28Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625862236301365474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15533629097347861392012-08-30T10:50:55.368-04:002012-08-30T10:50:55.368-04:00Oh yeah, that is definitely MM!Oh yeah, that is definitely MM!Alaskapsychnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9289926887513538182012-08-30T10:49:39.319-04:002012-08-30T10:49:39.319-04:00I'm a high cut leg girl myself. But since I w...I'm a high cut leg girl myself. But since I wear tankinis, how high on the waist is no matter. At my age (and weight), I'm lucky to be allowed on the beach. <br /><br />I think your muslin looks good and the finished results should be just fine for Cousin Cathy! The lacing should help camouflage any post baby tummy issues. Just remember if she actually plans to swim in it, to preview how it stays in place in the tub first. (That was a timely tip from my Cousin Diana.) Alaskapsychnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74397170805044996162012-08-30T10:06:48.816-04:002012-08-30T10:06:48.816-04:00I love and miss higher waisted swimsuits, but my s...I love and miss higher waisted swimsuits, but my shape probably has alot to do with that. I have a long torso and short legs. Newer suits never cover enough of my mid section to feel comfortable. Give me a high waist and high cut legs anytime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-57772563638855278482012-08-30T09:37:33.859-04:002012-08-30T09:37:33.859-04:00I like the lacing, it adds ruching.
If you do eno...I like the lacing, it adds ruching.<br /><br />If you do enough grommets, it would be worth it to buy an arbor press, like this one:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Palmgren-61051-2-Ton-Manual-Arbor/dp/B00068U7QS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1346333718&sr=8-2&keywords=arbor+press<br /><br />It gives a lot better and more consistent result.lwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731797783816953087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70855086255595077112012-08-30T09:08:29.034-04:002012-08-30T09:08:29.034-04:00Would sewn on rings work for side lacing? Or fabr...Would sewn on rings work for side lacing? Or fabric loops sewn into the seam?JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22154179543113101972012-08-30T08:39:59.041-04:002012-08-30T08:39:59.041-04:00Hello from Blighty, I'm your newest follower.
...Hello from Blighty, I'm your newest follower.<br />Love love love your blog. Truly inspirational...<br />Oh and it's MM of course:)Shrimpton and Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936163290981358252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-45500946192854189722012-08-30T06:50:57.244-04:002012-08-30T06:50:57.244-04:00I disagree on that swimsuit being the most univers...I disagree on that swimsuit being the most universally flattering two piece swimsuit. It flatters an hourglass shape but not a pear, rectangle or apple shape. Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668161467072636784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-57060645250313455052012-08-30T01:22:40.775-04:002012-08-30T01:22:40.775-04:00I love the proportions on that suit, and would lov...I love the proportions on that suit, and would love to see that really come back into fashion. But I think the 32 buttonholes are worth the trouble, as they really add a feminine detail to your suit...if you don't think it's showing up enough you could try a contrasting tie, but I hope you keep this feature either way.ParisGrrlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68988370678619154552012-08-30T01:21:54.045-04:002012-08-30T01:21:54.045-04:00I've just made a bikini with high waisted bott...I've just made a bikini with high waisted bottoms myself. Modern fabric and construction, retro shape. And last year, I made a one piece bathing suit with that skirt flap detail.<br />I like those shapes of yesteryear, although it does, of course work better on certain body shapes.<br />Modern bikinis can be a bit scary. Before I made mine, I tried on some RTW ones. The 'standard' bottoms were cut so low that even when I tried on 3 sizes larger than usual (thinking I could always take in the sides), I thought they were too low...Laurianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602295642057814667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66662275462818178112012-08-30T00:40:13.334-04:002012-08-30T00:40:13.334-04:00Oh, And I love to rock a vintage high waist. My fi...Oh, And I love to rock a vintage high waist. My figure takes to vintage styles beautifully. Modern styles? Ehh, hit or miss.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793295526771577222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-57596587536095673752012-08-30T00:37:44.149-04:002012-08-30T00:37:44.149-04:00Its Marilyn! Its Marilyn! Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793295526771577222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-3587669980510898552012-08-30T00:20:02.945-04:002012-08-30T00:20:02.945-04:00I love the high waisted swimsuits on others, but a...I love the high waisted swimsuits on others, but as someone with long legs and a short torso, the look doesn't really work for me. There's just not enough space between the top and bottom! I prefer my bottoms just below my belly button.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998509345488827923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63784191918812140692012-08-29T23:58:37.007-04:002012-08-29T23:58:37.007-04:00The whole two piece vs bikini debate made an appea...The whole two piece vs bikini debate made an appearance in a Mad men episode. The Jantzen guy explained that they were a family company that made a two piece. It was wholesome & respectable - a bikini wasn't. Personally I prefer a modern low slung suit. But I did spend college @ Miami during the days of how low can your pants rise go! Then again I'm pretty petite so nothing RTW seems to fit my waist - and a good fit is crucial to avoid any water related wardrobe malfunctions!Erinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-2819288984342420642012-08-29T23:03:27.267-04:002012-08-29T23:03:27.267-04:00Belly buttons were not allowed to be shown in TV u...Belly buttons were not allowed to be shown in TV until well into the 60s and maybe not till the 70s; it was a historical moment when they appeared in print/on the TV screen! just look at the "I Dream of Jeannie" re-tuns- her belly button never appears anywhere! Don't forget: it was in 1969 or thereabouts that Nan Kempner the wealthy socialite, was refused admission to a restaurant for wearing PANTS.Now we have farts and toilets putting in regular appearances on a regular basis and even any number of vulgarities and obscenities (anyone remember George Carlin's routine "The seven words that can't be said on television"?) scattered freely in the media and screamed loudly and frequently by the neighbours'kids while playing (words that would have earned many a mouthful of SOAP in our day)Sufiyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-16027750253838749212012-08-29T22:21:44.444-04:002012-08-29T22:21:44.444-04:00My boyfriend likes me in a modern-ish two-piece an...My boyfriend likes me in a modern-ish two-piece and I am leaning towards a retro one-piece so this would be the perfect compromise! Definitely over or just at the belly-button and maybe some stiff material in the front just to control the egg/tummy a bit. And either a straight-ish across cut or a faux skirt lip cause my crotch contour needs some coverage. <br /><br />Great blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12531362314944421277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42610542896473299322012-08-29T22:19:20.897-04:002012-08-29T22:19:20.897-04:00I agree!I agree!Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02088942931608827770noreply@blogger.com