Original 1940s sunsuit and bonnet pattern

McCall #1466 in toddler size 4 (chest 23, waist 21); ©1949. Embroidered sunsuit with shaped bib and ruffled panties. Bonnet has oversized floppy brim. Printed pattern is complete and transfers are unused.

Item #M1466 $60.00

Sunsuit, playsuit, overalls - what's the difference? Some of the patterns you'll see here are identified as "playsuits" on the envelope, but Mom would call them sunsuits and so do we. As far as we're concerned - if it's suitable for playing at the beach, it's a sunsuit. If it has a bib with long legs, it's overalls. If it's casual but not clearly a sunsuit or overalls, it's a play suit. So here's the Sewing Palette's collection of sunsuit patterns now available :-). Click on the text link or photo to see the pattern envelope and get more information.

Sunsuits and Cover-Ups from the 1930s:

Left: Sunsuit and cover-up robe pattern from the late 30s. Simplicity #3105 in child's size 6. Unprinted; used.
←Item #S3105 $10.00

Right: Sunsuit, dress and housecoat pattern from the early 30s. Simplicity #2773 in toddler's size 2. Unprinted; complete.
Item #M1597 $25.00→

Fifties Patterns for Fun in the Sun:

Above: Wardrobe of sunsuits in different styles for toddler boys or girls. Simplicity #2130 in toddler's size 1, ©1957. Printed; partially used. ↑Item #S2130 $12.50 SOLD

Below: Ruffly midriff top, gathered panties and wrap overskirt. Simplicity #4755 in toddler's size 4, ©1953. Printed; still in factory folds. Item #S4755 $20.00 SOLD↓

Embroidered Sunsuits

Above: Ruffled front and back with matching bonnet. Berry or sun embroidered design. McCall #1180 in toddler's size 2, ©1945. Printed; still in factory folds.
Item #M1180 $30.00↑