history of the swimsuit, 18th century to modern

In this video, I go through the history of women's swimwear showing items that I have made using historical patterns and original vintage pieces. We go through both the development of style as well as materials. For more examples I've made a pinterest board https://cl.pinterest.com/sew_through_time/swimsuit-history/ Videos on making some of the suits: https://youtu.be/pWsOu7fN3hY?si=jWPg2NBr2t7L9Nf6 https://youtu.be/WmPelzs7caM?si=ZA42Faigq32gyoIq For more reading on the subject: https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/a-history-of-womens-swimwear/ https://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2016/08/12/bad-history-and-a-bit-about-lastex/ https://repository.si.edu/bitstream/handle/10088/21326/USNMB-250_64_1969_507.pdf https://emuseum.mountvernon.org/objects/1499/bathing-gown?ctx=88ff24b0c5ad6722aeabbc444f487515e11bbbdf&idx=12