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Vintage 1950s Pattern - Pedal Pushers, Shorts & Pullover Shirt
Child’s Pedal Pushers, Shorts and Pullover Shirt in two lengths: V. 1 shirt hip length with stand-away collar, short cuffed sleeves, openings at lower edges of side seams and front pockets. Contrast pedal pushers are knee length with openings in side seams. V. 2 shirt without cuffs has bias trim. Shorts have side zipper closing. V. 3 shirt is waist length version V. 1 Contrast pants have facings of shirt fabric at lower edges forming cuffs.
Offered here as; Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 2
Chest: 21” (53.3cm)
Waist: 20” (50.8cm)
Hip:
Finished length of shirt view 1 and 2: 14 ¼” (36.2cm)
Finished length of shirt view 3: 8 ¼” (21cm)
Finished length of pedal pushers: 17” (43.2cm)
Finished length of shorts: 8 ¼” (21cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
View 1, 2 and 3: 2 spools of thread, contrasting thread, 1 button, 5” neck type zipper for left side opening in pants. View 3: 1 package. of double fold bias tape.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
View 1 Shirt Even lengthwise striped or plain fabric
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 7/8 yd.
View 1 Pedal Pushers
35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 7/8 yd.
View 2 Shirt and Shorts
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 ½ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
View 3 Shirt and Pants Facing
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 yd.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, ¾ yd.
View 3 Pedal Pushers
35” or 36” fabric with or without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 5/8 yd.
¾” HEM ALLOWED IN SHIRT
¾” HEM ALLOWED IN SHORTS VIEW 2
11 pieces pattern
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
All views; pedal pushers and shorts (V. 1 shirt in even lengthwise st. or plain): cottons, broadcloth, pique, terry, poplin, denim, rayons, sharkskin. V. 1 and 3 pants also in corduroy See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner
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.