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50s Bra-top & Beach Set Pattern
(A)Sun duo: halter necked bra-top with a turned down cuff-band and short, cuffed shorts. (B) Sleeveless, belted middy overblouse with convertible collar and side slits. (C) Dapper, cuffed, long shorts that end below the knee.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
Waist: 30” (76.2cm)
Hip: 39” (99.1cm)
Finished length from back of neck to lower edge of overblouse –
1 ½” turn-up: 28 ¾” (73.1cm)
Finished length at side of shorts from natural waistline –
View A: 16 ¼” (41.3cm)
View C: 32 ½” (82.6cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
View C, 1/8 yd. 35” Interfacing for Band. 1 Button for Shorts.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
VIEW A BRA & SHORTS
35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 2 ½ yds.
39” FABRIC (Without Nap), 2 3/8 yds.
54” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 5/8 yds.
35” INTERFACING, 5/8 yd.
VIEW B OVERBLOUSE
35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 2 1/8 ds.
39” FABRIC (Without Nap), 2 yds.
54” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 ¼ yds.
*(Crosswise stripes)
VIEW C LONG SHORTS
35” FABRIC (Without Nap), 2 ½ yds.
39” FABRIC (Without Nap), 2 ¼ yds.
54” FABRIC (Without Nap), 1 7/8 yds.
Note: The above yardage does not allow for shrinkage
Width at bottom of each leg: Size 16, View A, 26 ½”; View C, 21 ¼”.
7” SKIRT PLACKET SLIDE FASTENER FOR SIDE OPENING.
15 Piece 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
Bra & Shorts: Linen, Pique, Denim, Rayon Gabardine, Shantung Wool Jersey. Over blouse: Wool Jersey (in Plain or Crosswise Stripes), Terry Cloth, Denim, Pique, Linen. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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 resealable envelope for easy storage.
