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  • 3 Men wearing vintage shirts. Left top: View 1, long sleeve with pockets. Left bottom: View 2, short sleeves with pockets. Right: View 3, long sleeves no pockets.
  • Line drawing of all pattern pieces included in "1950's Pattern Men's Comfortable Sports Shirt"
  • Line drawing of back views of shirts. Left: short sleeves. Right: long sleeves.
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        50s Men’s Shirt, 3 Styles

        MAN'S SHIRT: This comfortable sport shirt features a back yoke extending to front in a forward shoulder seam. Upper edge of shirt back is gathered to yoke.

        Collar is pointed. Views 1 and 3 long sleeves are pleated to buttoned wristband. View 1 is accented with top stitching. Pocket and flaps are sewn to front of views 1 and 2. View 2 sleeves are short. View 3 has pockets at lower front edge.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF pattern.

        Size Guide

        Size: EXTRA LARGE
        Chest: 40”-48" (101.6-121.9cm)
        Neck: 17”-17.5" (43.2-44.5cm)
        Finished Back Length of Shirt: 31 ½”(80cm)
        Finished Length of Sleeve From Center Back at Neckline View 1-3: 36 ¼” (92.1cm)

        Sewing Notions

        VIEW 1, 2 AND 3: - 2 spools of Thread. VIEW 1 AND 3: - 7 Buttons. VIEW 2: - 5 Buttons.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
        VIEW 1
        35” or 36” fabric with nap, 4 yds.
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 7/8 yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 1/8 yds.
        54” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds.
        54” fabric with nap, 2 ½ yds.
        VIEW 2
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 1/8 yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds.
        VIEW 3
        35” or 36” fabric with nap, 4 yds.
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 7/8 yds.
        44” or 45” uneven plaid or plain fabric with or without nap. 3 ¼ yds.
        54” uneven plaid or plain fabric with or without nap. 2 ½ yds.
        VIEW 1 OR 3 – YOKE LINING (WHEN NAP OR 54” FABRIC IS USED) – ¼ yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” fabric.
        VIEW 1, 2 OR 3 – COLLAR AND WRISTBAND INTERFACING ¼ yd. of 25”, 35” or 36” fabric.

        1” HEM ALLOWED IN SHIRT
        1” HEM ALLOWED IN SLEEVE VIEW 2

        Recommended Fabrics

        V. 1: Corduroy, cottons, flannelette, rayon, wool. V.2: Cotton, gingham, plisse, chambray, nylon, rayon. V. 3: Corduroy, cotton, flannelette, gingham. Uneven plaid or pl.: Rayon, wool. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        If you select a Paper Pattern, 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. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.