1950's Sewing Pattern: Mens Pants - Slacks Trousers Shorts - Multi-sizes
1950's Sewing Pattern: Mens Pants - Slacks Trousers Shorts - Multi-sizes
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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Dawn & Team
Imagine yourself in these charming 1950’s slacks / pants / Oxford bags / swing pants and shorts. Both the slacks and the shorts have flattering soft pleats at front waistline. Pockets concealed in the side seams, small pocket at right front, and two back pockets style both views. Belt carriers are stitched to waistband. The slacks are cuffed at lower edges whereas the shorts have a simple blind hem, and also feature a buttoned flap on the small front pocket. A must have for any gentleman's wardrobe! Check out @meg.lara.atelier showcasing her pink trousers.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as an Instant Download.
Sizes
Sizes
Waist 28” (71.1cm)
Finished length slacks (on inner leg seam), 31 1/4" (79.4cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 7 3/4" (19.7cm)
Waist 30" (76.2cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 31 1/4" (79.4cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 7 3/4" (19.7cm)
Waist 32" (81.3cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 31 1/4" (79.4cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 7 3/4" (19.7cm)
Waist 34" (86.4cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 31 1/4" (79.4cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 7 3/4" (19.7cm)
Waist 36" (91.4cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 31 1/2" (80cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 8" (20.4cm)
Waist 38" (96.2cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 31 3/4" (80.7cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 8 1/4" (21cm)
Waist 40" (101.6cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 32" (81.3cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 8 1/2" (21.6cm)
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
VIEW 1 AND 2:- 3 spools of thread, 11" zipper for fly opening. VIEW 1:- 4 buttons. VIEW 2:- 5 buttons
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
Extra fabric required for plaids and napped fabrics.
SIZES 28" (71.1 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 yds. (1.9m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 yds. (1.9m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/4 yds (1.6m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 yd. (.92m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/8 yds. (1.1m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19" (48.3cm)
SIZES 30" (76.2 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 1/2 yds. (2.3m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 1/8 yds. (2m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/4 yds (1.6m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 yd. (.92m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/8 yds. (1.1m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19" (48.3cm)
SIZES 32" (81.3 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 1/2 yds. (2.3m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 1/4 yds. (2m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 1 7/8 yds (1.8m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 1/4 yds. (1.15m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/8 yds. (1.1m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19" (48.3cm)
SIZES 34" (86.6 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 1/2 yds. (2.3m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 1/4 yds. (2m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 yds. (1.9m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/8 yds. (1.3m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/4 yds. (1.15m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19" (48.3cm)
SIZES 36" (91.4 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 3 yds (2.8m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 5/8 yds. (2.5m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 3/8 yds. (2.2m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 yds. (1.9m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/8 yds. (1.3m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/4 yds. (1.15m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19 1/4" (49cm)
SIZES 38" (96.5 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 3 1/4 yds (3m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 3/4 yds. (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 1/2 yds. (2.3m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 yds. (1.9m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/8 yds. (1.3m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/4 yds. (1.15m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19 1/2" (50cm)
SIZES 40" (101.6 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 3 1/2 yds (3.2m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 1/8 yds. (2m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/8 yds. (1.3m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 3/8 yds. (1.3m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 5/8 yd. (.6m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19 3/4" (50.5cm)
1 3/4" (4.5cm) hem on View 1, 1 1/2" (3.8cm) hem on view 2, 11" (28cm) zipper for fly.
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 |
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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 re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.
Item matched its original description
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Lovely quality of printed pattern, well packaged and complete. Can't wait to make these for my husband! Customer service was brilliant too. There was a bit of bother with royal mail so they re printed and posted out again and kept me in the loop. They even offered a free pdf to make up for the delay. Will be ordering again.😊
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Item matched its original description
Efficient, arrived only slightly delayed (likely error on shipping company's behalf), as described. Would order again.
Ich kann diesen Shop nur empfehlen.
Freue mich jetzt scho diese Hose zu nähen.
Der Shop macht seinem Namen alle Ehre.
Lovely quality of printed pattern, well packaged and complete. Can't wait to make these for my husband! Customer service was brilliant too. There was a bit of bother with royal mail so they re printed and posted out again and kept me in the loop. They even offered a free pdf to make up for the delay. Will be ordering again.😊
Very good thank you very much.
1950's Sewing Pattern: Mens Pants - Slacks Trousers Shorts - Multi-sizes
Pattern is just as described. My son can't wait to sew his pants.
Perfect. Thank you.
Not for rbeginners but I’m trying !
Just as described, beautifully presented, arrived safely.
Just as described thanks now to make the trousers
Another great pattern from a great seller thankyou
Item matched its original description
Efficient, arrived only slightly delayed (likely error on shipping company's behalf), as described. Would order again.
Ich kann diesen Shop nur empfehlen.
Freue mich jetzt scho diese Hose zu nähen.
Der Shop macht seinem Namen alle Ehre.
Lovely quality of printed pattern, well packaged and complete. Can't wait to make these for my husband! Customer service was brilliant too. There was a bit of bother with royal mail so they re printed and posted out again and kept me in the loop. They even offered a free pdf to make up for the delay. Will be ordering again.😊
Very good thank you very much.
- 5 stars: 12 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Item matched its original description
Efficient, arrived only slightly delayed (likely error on shipping company's behalf), as described. Would order again.
Ich kann diesen Shop nur empfehlen.
Freue mich jetzt scho diese Hose zu nähen.
Der Shop macht seinem Namen alle Ehre.
Lovely quality of printed pattern, well packaged and complete. Can't wait to make these for my husband! Customer service was brilliant too. There was a bit of bother with royal mail so they re printed and posted out again and kept me in the loop. They even offered a free pdf to make up for the delay. Will be ordering again.😊
Very good thank you very much.
1950's Sewing Pattern: Mens Pants - Slacks Trousers Shorts - Multi-sizes
Pattern is just as described. My son can't wait to sew his pants.
Perfect. Thank you.
Not for rbeginners but I’m trying !
Just as described, beautifully presented, arrived safely.
Just as described thanks now to make the trousers
Another great pattern from a great seller thankyou