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I finally started the buttonholes on my 1878 bathing suit. Three more buttonholes and nine buttons will finish the project. It ought to be finished by the end of the week.

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ysabetwordsmith

Interesting! I haven't seen buttons pictured on a historic bathing suit. Thinking about it, though, I suspect they offered a way to a relatively form-fitting garment before modern stretchy fibers like spandex.

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atherleisure

Here's an example of a reproduction pattern from 1872: https://repeatedoriginals.com/products/1872-bathing-suit-sewing-pattern-instant-download-pdf-1. Many of the fashion plates/period patterns have a dress or jumpsuit that buttons up the front.

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*laugh* That is so adorable! I must show my friends.

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