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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        1950s Men's Rockabilly Shirt

        A stylish men's shirt dating from the 1950’s featuring an unusual neck fastening. The pull-over style with wide collar is a flattering style, with a choice of long or short sleeves and a chest pocket.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Medium:
        Chest: 38"- 40" (96.5cm-101.6cm)
        Neck: 15" - 15.5" (38cm-39.4cm)
        Finished length from back of neck: 28 1/2”
        Finished Sleeve length from back of neck for View B: 33”

        Large:
        Chest: 42”- 44” (106.7cm-111.8cm)
        Neck: 16” - 16.5” (40.6cm-41.9cm)
        Finished length from back of neck: 28 ¾”
        Finished Sleeve length from back of neck for View B: 34”

        NOTE: Length of sleeve is measured from center back of neck to shoulder and down to lower edge of cuff

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Medium: 15" - 15.5" (38cm-39.4cm)
        VIEW A -
        35” Without Nap**, 2 5/8 yds.
        45” Without Nap**, 2 yds.
        Interfacing -
        27” Cambric, ¼ yd.

        VIEW B -
        35” With Nap* or Without Nap**, 3 3/8 yds.
        39” Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
        45” Without Nap**, 2 ½ yds.
        54” Without Nap**, 2 yds.
        Interfacing -
        27” Cambric, 3/8 yd.

        Large: 16” - 16.5” (40.6cm-41.9cm)
        VIEW A -
        35” Without Nap**, 2 3/4 yds.
        45” Without Nap**, 2 1/8 yds.
        Interfacing -
        27” Cambric, ¼ yd.

        VIEW B -
        35” With Nap* or Without Nap**, 3 3/8 yds.
        39” Without Nap**, 3 ¼ yds.
        45” Without Nap**, 2 ½ yds.
        54” Without Nap**, 2 ¼ yds.
        Interfacing -
        27” Cambric, 3/8 yd.

        *WITH NAP means fabric with one way design, or with nap or pile.
        ** WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, or without nap or pile.

        Recommended Fabrics

        Gingham, Denim, Cotton Stripes, Flannel, Nylon Shirting, Oxford Cloth, Corduroy, Poplin. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        You will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage.