PDF - 1950's Sewing Pattern: Men's Sports Shirt with Yoke & Pocket - Chest 38”-40” (96.5cm-101.6cm)
PDF - 1950's Sewing Pattern: Men's Sports Shirt with Yoke & Pocket - Chest 38”-40” (96.5cm-101.6cm)
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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Dawn & Team
Add a cool, sporty touch to your wardrobe with these 1950s shirts. Leave the top button open for a casual look, or fasten them all for a smarter style. The slit at the hem of the shirt in the side seams for added comfort when wearing. All views include a one piece collar, be it buttoned down, matching the rest of the shirt, or in a contrasting fabric.
All views have pointed collar, back yoke, slit openings at lower edges of side seams, 5 button-front closing. Back yoke is joined to front in a forward shoulder seam. Yoke seams are edge-stitched. V.1 has button-down collar, long sleeves that are pleated to buttoned wristbands, side pocket, top-stitching detail. V.2 has short sleeves, 2 front pockets. V.3 has short sleeves, a front pocket and contrasting collar.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Sizes
Sizes
Chest: 38" (97cm) - 40" (102cm)
Neck: 15" (38cm) - 15.5" (39.4cm
Sleeves length from back base of neck v.1: 33”-34”
Finished back length of shirt: 29”
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
V. 1, 2, 3: thread. V. 1: 10 buttons. V. 2, 3: 5 buttons. V. 3: contrast thread.
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
View 1 Even lengthwise striped or plain fabric
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
39” fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
View 1 Plain fabric
54” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
View 1 Yoke facing (when heavy fab. Is used) – ¼ yds. of 35”, 36” or 39” fabric.
View 2
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 2 1/4 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
View 3 Even crosswise striped or plain fabric
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds.
39” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
View 3 Contrasting collar
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3/8 yd.
39”, 41”, 42”, 44”, 45” fab. without nap, ¼ yd.
View 1, 2 or 3 Interfacing – 3/8 yd. of 32”, 35” or 36” fabric.
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
V. 1 (even lengthwise st. or plain) and V. 2: cottons, chambray, flannelette, oxford cloth, synthetics. V. 1 also in plain: wool, jersey, blends. V.3 even crosswise st. or plain and contrast collar: cottons, oxford, denim, rayons, blends.
Linen, Gabardine, Cotton, Poplin, Twill, Pique, Chambray, Corduroy, Denim.
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Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
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.
