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1940s Sewing Pattern - Men's Zoot Suit- Multi-sized

1940s Sewing Pattern - Men's Zoot Suit- Multi-sized

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Dawn & Team

Bring the energy of the 1940s jazz craze to life with this authentic Men’s Zoot Suit sewing pattern. The Zoot Suit became a nationwide sensation during the swing era, celebrated for its exaggerated silhouette, strong shoulders, long draped jacket, and tapered trousers.

This pattern captures all the iconic details that made the Zoot Suit a symbol of style and individuality. Ideal for:

  • Vintage fashion enthusiasts recreating authentic 1940s menswear

  • Swing dancers and jazz lovers looking for standout style

  • Costumers and theatre productions needing historically accurate pieces

Whether you’re sewing for performance, everyday vintage wear, or a collector’s wardrobe, this Zoot Suit pattern offers a bold and timeless look straight out of the golden age of jazz.

Offered here as; A Ready Printed Paper Pattern. 

Also available as a PDF Download (A0 Printshop Copy) here. 

Sizes

BODY MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 38” (96.5cm)
Waist: 32” (81.28cm)
Hip: 39” (99.1cm)
Neck Band: 15” (38.1cm)

Chest: 40” (101.6cm)
Waist: 34” (86.4cm)
Hip: 41” (104.1cm)
Neck Band: 15 ½” (39.4cm)

Chest: 42” (106.7cm)
Waist: 36” (91.5cm)
Hip: 43” (109.2cm)
Neck Band: 16” (40.7cm)

Chest: 44” (111.8cm)
Waist: 39” ((99.1cm
Hip: 45” (114.3cm)
Neck Band: 16 ½” (42cm)

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

  1. Wear a well-fitting bra.
  2. Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
  3. Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
  4. 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

Thread. A: One ¾” button. B: One 9” zipper, one hook closure, six ¾” buttons for purchased suspenders (opt.).

Fabric Amounts

Sizes: 38
Sizes-Eur/Fr: 48
A
45***, 3 5/8 yds.
60***, 2 ¾ yds.
Flap and Sleeve Lining
45**, 1 yd.
Interfacing – 2 yd. of 32” to 36” lightweight fusible or non-fusible
B
45***, 3 ¼ yds.
60***, 2 3/8 yds.
Pocket and Fly Lining – 5/8 yd. of 45**
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 32” to 36” lightweight fusible or non-fusible
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (Chest & Hip Printed on Pattern Tissue)
A – Chest: 42”
B – Hip: 45”
A – Length: 37 ¾”
B – Side length: 44 ½”
B – Leg width: 13 ½”
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Sizes: 40
Sizes-Eur/Fr: 50
A
45***, 3 5/8 yds.
60***, 2 7/8 yds.
Flap and Sleeve Lining
45**, 1 yd.
Interfacing – 2 yd. of 32” to 36” lightweight fusible or non-fusible
B
45***, 3 ¼ yds.
60***, 2 ¾ yds.
Pocket and Fly Lining – 5/8 yd. of 45**
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 32” to 36” lightweight fusible or non-fusible
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (Chest & Hip Printed on Pattern Tissue)
A – Chest: 44”
B – Hip: 47”
A – Length: 38”
B – Side length: 44 ½”
B – Leg width: 14”
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Sizes: 42
Sizes-Eur/Fr: 52
A
45***, 3 58 yds.
60***, 2 7/8 yds.
Flap and Sleeve Lining
45**, 1 yd.
Interfacing – 2 yd. of 32” to 36” lightweight fusible or non-fusible
B
45***, 3 ¼ yds.
60***, 2 ¾ yds.
Pocket and Fly Lining – 5/8 yd. of 45**
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 32” to 36” lightweight fusible or non-fusible
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (Chest & Hip Printed on Pattern Tissue)
A – Chest: 46”
B – Hip: 49”
A – Length: 38 ¼”
B – Side length: 44 ½”
B – Leg width: 14 ½”
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Sizes: 44
Sizes-Eur/Fr: 54
A
45***, 3 7/8 yds.
60***, 3 3/8 yds.
Flap and Sleeve Lining
45**, 1 yd.
Interfacing – 2 yd. of 32” to 36” lightweight fusible or non-fusible
B
45***, 3 ¼ yds.
60***, 2 ¾ yds.
Pocket and Fly Lining – 5/8 yd. of 45**
Interfacing – ½ yd. of 32” to 36” lightweight fusible or non-fusible


*Without nap, ** with nap, ***with or without nap.

18 pattern pieces

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

Intermediate

What You Will Receive

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.

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Nadege Forde-vidal

Great product, looking forward to getting it made.

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Christina

Item as described. Shipping speed was perfect.

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Wendy Callister

Great pattern and good service - arrived promptly.