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40s Tie Top, Shorts & Skirt Beach Outfit
Shorts are high waisted with a leg band and side buttons, no pockets. Skirt has side zipper and tie extensions with wide waistband. Cap sleeves, wide band at the back that continues to the front and it has tie extensions that knot in the front.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 16
Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
Hip (7” below natural waistline): 37” (94cm)
*Finished skirt length including waistband: 30” (76.2cm)
Width at lower edge of skirt, about: 1 7/8” (4.8cm)
“2” hem allowed
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread, 7" zip for skirt fastening
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Waist
35” Material (Without nap), 1 ¼ yds.
39” or 42” Material *(Without nap), 1 yd.
Shorts
35” Material (Without nap), 1 ½ yds.
39” Material (Without nap), 1 ¼ yds.
42” Material (Without nap), 1 1/8 yds.
Skirt
35” Material (Without nap), 2 1/8 yds.
39” Material (Without nap), 2 yds.
42” Material (Without nap), 1 ¾ yds.
Waist, Shorts and Skirt – One Material –
35” Material (Without nap), 4 3/8 yds.
39” Material (Without nap), 4 yds.
42” Material (Without nap), 3 ¾ yds.
7” Slide Fastener for Skirt Side Opening
INCLUDING, CUT AN D SEW GUIDE
1. How to adjust this pattern to your measurements
2. Cutting layouts for this size
3. Assembling, sewing and finishing details.
21 pieces pattern
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
Silks, Rayons, Cottons, Vyella, Nylon 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.
