1970s Sewing Pattern -Tops, Skirts, Pants, Two Lengths & Shorts - Multi-sized
1970s Sewing Pattern -Tops, Skirts, Pants, Two Lengths & Shorts - Multi-sized
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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Dawn & Team
Ruffled tops have elastic at neck and lower edges; longer length view A has triple tiered sleeves; short length view B has flutter sleeves; ruffled pull-on skirt has elastic thru stitched on waist casing and side seam pockets; high waisted slim fitting pants in two lengths or shorts have back zipper and side slits.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Sizes
Sizes
Size: 10
Bust: 32 ½” (80cm)
Waist: 25” (63.5cm)
Hip: 34 ½” (87.6cm)
Back waist length: 16” (40.7cm)
Size: 12
Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
Waist: 26 ½” (67.3cm)
Hip: 36” (91.4cm)
Back waist length: 16 ¼” (41.3cm)
Size: 14
Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
Hip: 38” (96.5cm)
Back waist length: 16 ½” (41.9cm)
Combinations: AX (4-6-8). B (8-10-12), C (10-12-14), D (12-14-16)
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
Thread. Top A or B - 1 yd of ½” Wide Elastic, 1 3/8 yds. of ¼” Wide Elastic; One Hook (Thread Eye), 9” Zipper. Skirt – 1 yd. of ¾” Wide Elastic; Shorts a or Pants
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
Size: 10
VIEW A – Top
44”/45” **, 3 ½ yds.
58”/60” **, 2 1/8 yds.
VIEW B – Top
44”/45” **, 1 1/8 yds.
58”/60” **, 1 5/8 yds.
Skirt
44”/45” **, 3 yds.
58”/60” **, 2 3/8 yds.
Pants (Longer lengths)
44”/45” **, 2 3/8 yds.
58”/60” **, 1 3/8 yds.
Pants (Shorter lengths)
44”/45” **, 2 1/8 yds.
58”/60” **, 1 ¼ yds.
Interfacing – 21” thru 25”, ¼ yd.
Shorts
44”/45” **, 7/8 yd.
58”/60” **, 5/8 yds.
Interfacing – 21” thru 25”, ¼ yd.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Back length from natural waistline
Skirt: 23”
Side length from natural waistline
Pants (Longer length): 39”
Pants (Shorter length): 32”
Measurement at bustline
Top A, B: 46”
Measurement at hipline
Pants, Shorts: 38”
Width, each leg
Pants (Longer length): 12 ½”
Pants (Shorter length): 15”
Size: 12
VIEW A – Top
44”/45” **, 3 ½ yds.
58”/60” **, 2 1/8 yds.
VIEW B – Top
44”/45” **, 1 ½ yds.
58”/60” **, 1 3/8 yds.
Skirt
44”/45” **, 3 yds.
58”/60” **, 2 3/8 yds.
Pants (Longer lengths)
44”/45” **, 2 ½ yds.
58”/60” **, 1 3/8 yds.
Pants (Shorter lengths)
44”/45” **, 2 1/8 yds.
58”/60” **, 1 ¼ yds.
Interfacing – 21” thru 25”, ¼ yd.
Shorts
44”/45” **, 1 yd.
58”/60” **, ¾ yd.
Interfacing – 21” thru 25”, ¼ yd.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Back length from natural waistline
Skirt: 23”
Side length from natural waistline
Pants (Longer length): 39 ¼”
Pants (Shorter length): 32 ¼ “
Measurement at bustline
Top A, B: 47 ½”
Measurement at hipline
Pants, Shorts: 39 ½”
Width, each leg
Pants (Longer length): 13”
Pants (Shorter length): 15 ½”
Size: 14
VIEW A – Top
44”/45” **, 3 ½ yds.
58”/60” **, 2 3/8 yds.
VIEW B – Top
44”/45” **, 1 7/8 yds.
58”/60” **, 1 5/8 yds.
Skirt
44”/45” **, 3 yds.
58”/60” **, 2 3/8 yds.
Pants (Longer lengths)
44”/45” **, 2 ½ yds.
58”/60” **, 1 3/8 yds.
Pants (Shorter lengths)
44”/45” **, 2 1/8 yds.
58”/60” **, 1 3/8 yds.
Interfacing – 21” thru 25”, ¼ yd.
Shorts
44”/45” **, 1 ¼ yds.
58”/60” **, ¾ yd.
Interfacing – 21” thru 25”, ¼ yd.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Back length from natural waistline
Skirt: 23”
Side length from natural waistline
Pants (Longer length): 39 ½”
Pants (Shorter length): 32 ½”
Measurement at bustline
Top A, B: 49 ½”
Measurement at hipline
Pants, Shorts: 41 ½”
Width, each leg
Pants (Longer length): 13 ½”
Pants (Shorter length): 16”
**Without Nap – Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes or plaids.
17 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
All Garments – Cotton, Cotton Blends, Lightweight Linen, Gingham, Chambray, Challis, Gauze. Top A, B – also Georgette, Allover Cotton Lace, Allover Eyelet. NOTE: All Garments – Not Suitable For Diagonals. 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.
