1940 Play Suit from McCall 3645

Hi there!
I just finished up this play suit from a vintage McCall pattern from 1940.  More info here on my blog.

We're all going on a Summer Holiday...

I know it is a bit out of season for a lot of readers - but a White Christmas is totally a dream around our parts. So we made a Christmas inspired bathing suit/play suit for my daughter so that she can attend the social whirl of breakup pool parties of the season. She is a bit over dive bombing in boardies and a rash vest this year - so this should be perfect for sitting on the pool edge, chatting with friends....

 The pattern is Simplicity 1634 from 1946 - a Truly Teen Style

We are now working on a nice white beach cover up - with big roomy pockets for sunglasses and sunscreen etc...progress on my blog - thanks for looking!

Have You Seen My Mother?

Or more precisely, my pattern?


This was made 7 years ago and in my youth, I was not as good about keeping track of my patterns as I am now. Sadly, this was something I wanted to make again and now, I'm outta luck. It's a two-piece play suit with a midriff top. I'm guessing it's early-mid '40s since my Nana wore something similar before she had my mom (in '48). It's what we'd call a "skort" now. I converted it to a maternity outfit and wore it to our family Easter gathering in 2002 (3 months before my 1st kiddo was born).

Anyhow, if anyone knows what the pattern might be, please drop me a line or point me towards a similar pattern! I want to make this one again!!!