PDF - 1940's Sewing Pattern: Summer Shorts - Waist 25" (63.5cm)
PDF - 1940's Sewing Pattern: Summer Shorts - Waist 25" (63.5cm)
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Women's 1940s Summer Shorts Pattern
Shorts, styled with pocket, are seamed down the center front and back.
Style I has front and back pleats, In Styles I and III, left side opening and waist band are featured. Style II has a flap on the front pocket; Elastic is inserted through the casing at the upper edge. In Style III, the dart-fitted shorts fold at the lower edge to form a cuff.Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Sizes
Sizes
Size: 12 (Vintage size)
Waist: 25” (63.5cm)
Hip: 33” (84cm)
Finished Length of
Style I or II, 17” (43.2cm)
Style II, 15 ½” (39.4cm)
1 ½” TURN UP FOR HEM
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
SHORTS – STYLE I AND III: - 1 spool of Thread; Seam Binding; Snap Fasteners; 2 Buttons. SHORTS – STYLE II: - 1 spool of Thread; Seam Binding.
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
FABRIC REQUIRED – WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
NOTE: - Additional fabric is required when: - not pre-shrunk – matching stripes or plaids – for nap fabrics - for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
STYLE I
35” fabric, 2 yds.
39” fabric, 2 yds.
54” fabric, 1 ¼ yds.
STYLE II
35”, 39” or 41” fabric, 1 ¼ yds.
ELASTIC
1 ¼” width, ¾ yd.
STYLE III PLAID FABRIC
35” fabric, 1 ½ yds.
54” fabric, 1 yd.
The above yardages do not include extra fabric for matching plaids.
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
Wool or rayon gabardine, wool or rayon flannel, sharkskin, spun rayon, shantung, cotton twill, cotton broadcloth, pique, seersucker, gingham, linen, novelty cotton. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" Letter and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full scale pattern pieces.
- 5 stars: 8 (80%)
- 4 stars: 2 (20%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Pattern works good. Definitely a good investment.
The pattern was exactly what I was looking for. I was able to easily download the pattern and print from home to get started on my sewing project.
PDF - Vintage 1940's Sewing Pattern: Summer Shorts - Waist 25" (63.5cm) - Instantly Print at Home
Loved the pattern!
So far I have only taped and cut out the pattern pieces, but everything is as described. The instructions are a little more vague than modern patterns, so I probably wouldn't recommend this for someone's first attempt at pants. But if you've made a couple before, you will be able to figure it out. You will also need to size up or down yourself, as this is one size as listed.
Good pattern, that matched what I was expecting.
Pretty good for a vintage pattern.
Love this pattern! I’ve made two of the styles and they’re my go to summer shorts.
Great easy to follow pattern
Excellent, very pleased with the purchase
- 5 stars: 8 (80%)
- 4 stars: 2 (20%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Pattern works good. Definitely a good investment.
The pattern was exactly what I was looking for. I was able to easily download the pattern and print from home to get started on my sewing project.
PDF - Vintage 1940's Sewing Pattern: Summer Shorts - Waist 25" (63.5cm) - Instantly Print at Home
Loved the pattern!
So far I have only taped and cut out the pattern pieces, but everything is as described. The instructions are a little more vague than modern patterns, so I probably wouldn't recommend this for someone's first attempt at pants. But if you've made a couple before, you will be able to figure it out. You will also need to size up or down yourself, as this is one size as listed.
Good pattern, that matched what I was expecting.
Pretty good for a vintage pattern.
Love this pattern! I’ve made two of the styles and they’re my go to summer shorts.
Great easy to follow pattern
Excellent, very pleased with the purchase