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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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1940s Jockey Boxer Shorts for Men
Why not go all out and wear vintage right down to your underpants? Men’s Boxer Shorts: Style 1; is made with soft front pleats and a panel back. The waistband is top-applied and buttons at the center front. The back ends cross and button in place. Style 2: boxer shorts are cut in two pieces and finished with with elastic at the upper edge, which are cut in two pieces with an elastic waistband at the back. Both styles are super comfortable and flattering. A tutorial can be seen here: oilandthread.blogspot.com/2013/10/simplicity-1960-boxer-shorts.html?m=1
Reel - Courtesy of @Fredrik.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Sizes
Sizes
Waist:
30" (76.2 cm)
Finished length from waist at side of hem of Shorts, 16 1/4"
32" (81.3 cm).
Finished length from waist at side of hem of Shorts, 17"
34" (86.4 cm)
Finished length from waist at side of hem of Shorts, 17 1/4"
36" (91.4 cm)
Finished length from waist at side of hem of Shorts, 18 1/2"
48" (121.9 cm)
Finished length from waist at side of hem of Shorts, 21 1/2"
1 /14 turn up for hem on shorts
International Pattern Size Chart
International Pattern Size Chart
| Vintage Pattern Size | Bust (inches) | Bust (cm) | UK Size | France Size | Germany Size | Italy Size | Spain Size | US / Canada Size |
| 12 | 30 | 76.2 | 4 – 6 | 34 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 0 – 2 |
| 14 | 32 | 81.3 | 6 – 8 | 36 | 34 | 40 | 36 | 2 – 4 |
| 16 | 34 | 86.4 | 8 – 10 | 38 | 36 | 42 | 38 | 4 – 6 |
| 18 | 36 | 91.4 | 10 – 12 | 40 | 38 | 44 | 40 | 6 – 8 |
| 20 | 38 | 96.5 | 12 – 14 | 42 | 40 | 46 | 42 | 8 – 10 |
| 40 | 40 | 101.6 | 14 – 16 | 44 | 42 | 48 | 44 | 10 – 12 |
| 42 | 42 | 106.7 | 16 – 18 | 46 | 44 | 50 | 46 | 12 – 14 |
| 44 | 44 | 111.8 | 18 – 20 | 48 | 46 | 52 | 48 | 14 – 16 |
| 46 | 46 | 116.8 | 20 – 22 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 50 | 16 – 18 |
| 48 | 48 | 121.9 | 22 – 24 | 52 | 50 | 56 | 52 | 18 – 20 |
| 50 | 50 | 127 | 24 – 26 | 54 | 52 | 58 | 54 | 20 – 22 |
| 52 | 52 | 132.1 | 26 – 28 | 56 | 54 | 60 | 56 | 22 – 24 |
| 54 | 54 | 137.2 | 28 – 30 | 58 | 56 | 62 | 58 | 24 – 26 |
Use the size chart above to find your closest modern-day size equivalent in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA or Canada, using your bust measurement in inches or centimetres.
How to Measure Your Bust
- Wear a well-fitting bra.
- Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
- Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
- Record your measurement in inches or centimetres and compare it with our size chart.
For the best fit, always choose your pattern size based on your body measurements, not your usual shop size. Always check your bust measurement before ordering!
For more information about how pattern sizes can slightly vary between brands and decade, how to measure yourself, what is ease etc, please visit our Vintage Sizing Explained.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
STYLE 1: Matching Thread - 50 yds.; 9 buttons, 1 1/2" elastic. Style II - Matching Thread - 50 yds.
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
FABRIC REQUIRED - WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN - Note: - Additional fabric is required when: not pre-shrunk - matching stripes and plaids - for extra seam allowance when fabric ravels.
Waist: 30" (26.2 cm) and 32" (81.3 cm)
Style I LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35" fabric, 2 1/4 yds.
39" fabric 2 1/4 yds.
41" fabric 2 1/8
Style II WITH ELASTIC TOP
35" fabric, 1 1/4 yds.
39" fabric 1 1/4 yds.
41" fabric 1 1/8 yds.
Style II ELASTIC TOP
2 1/4" or 3/4" wide 7/8 yds
Waist: 32" (81.3 cm):
Style I LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC,
35" fabric, 2 3/8 yds.
39" fabric 2 3/8 yds.
41" fabric 2 1/4.
Style II WITH ELASTIC TOP.
35" fabric, 1 3/8 yds.
39" fabric 1 3/8 yds.
41" fabric 1 1/4 yds.
Style II ELASTIC TOP.
2 1/4" or 3/4" wide 7/8 yds.
Waist: 34" (86.4 cm)
Style I LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35" fabric, 2 3/8 yds.
39" fabric 2 3/8 yds.
41" fabric 2 1/4
Style II WITH ELASTIC TOP
35" fabric, 1 3/8 yds.
39" fabric 1 3/8 yds.
41" fabric 1 1/4 yds.
Style II ELASTIC TOP
2 1/4" or 3/4" wide 7/8 yds
Waist: 36" (91.4 cm)
Style I LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35" fabric, 2 1/2 yds.
39" fabric 2 1/2 yds.
41" fabric 2 3/8
Style II WITH ELASTIC TOP
35" fabric, 1 1/2 yds.
39" fabric 1 3/8 yds.
41" fabric 1 3/8 yds.
Style II ELASTIC TOP
2 1/4" or 3/4" wide 1 yds
Waist: 48" (121.9 cm)
Style I LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35" fabric, 2 1/4 yds.
39" fabric 2 yds.
41" fabric 1 7/8
Style II WITH ELASTIC TOP
35" fabric, 2 1/8 yds.
39" fabric 1 3/4 yds.
41" fabric 1 5/8 yds.
Style II ELASTIC TOP
2 1/4" or 3/4" wide 1 1/4 yds
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
| ¼ yard | 22.9cm |
| ⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
| ⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
| ½ yard | 45.7cm |
| ⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
| ⅔ yard | 61cm |
| ¾ yard | 68.6cm |
| 1 yard | 91.4cm |
| 1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
| 1½ yard | 137.2cm |
| 1¾ yard | 160cm |
| 2 yards | 182.9cm |
| 2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
| 2½ yards | 228.6cm |
| 2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
| 3 yards | 274.3cm |
| 3½ yards | 320cm |
| 4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛" | 3mm |
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅓" | 8mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ⅔" | 17mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
| 1" | 2.5cm |
| 1¼" | 3.2cm |
| 1½" | 3.8cm |
| 1¾" | 4.4cm |
| 2" | 5.1cm |
| 2¼" | 5.7cm |
| 2½" | 6.4cm |
| 2¾" | 7.0cm |
| 3" | 7.6cm |
| 3¼" | 8.25cm |
| 3½" | 8.9cm |
| 4" | 10.2cm |
| 4½" | 11.4cm |
| 5" | 12.7cm |
| 5½" | 14cm |
| 6" | 15.2cm |
| 7" | 17.8cm |
| 8" | 20.3cm |
| 9" | 22.9cm |
| 10" | 25.4cm |
| 11" | 28cm |
| 12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
| Imperial | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 35" | 88.9cm |
| 36" | 91.44cm |
| 38" | 96.52cm |
| 39" | 99.06cm |
| 42" | 106.68cm |
| 48" | 121.92cm |
| 54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Crepe, Satin, Cotton, Soft woven flannel, Breathable fabrics. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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.
1940's Sewing Pattern Men's Shorts Boxer Shorts - Multi-sizes
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1940's Sewing Pattern Men's Shorts Boxer Shorts - Multi-sizes
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