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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Jockey Boxer Shorts for Men
Why not go all out and wear vintage right down to your underpants? Men’s Boxer Shorts: Style 1; is made with soft front pleats and a panel back. The waistband is top-applied and buttons at the center front. The back ends cross and button in place. Style 2: boxer shorts are cut in two pieces and finished with with elastic at the upper edge, which are cut in two pieces with an elastic waistband at the back. Both styles are super comfortable and flattering. A tutorial can be seen here: oilandthread.blogspot.com/2013/10/simplicity-1960-boxer-shorts.html?m=1
Reel - Courtesy of @Fredrik, below
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Waist:
30" (26.2 cm)
Finished length from waist at side of hem of Shorts, 16 1/4"
32" (81.3 cm)
Finished length from waist at side of hem of Shorts, 17"
34" (86.4 cm)
Finished length from waist at side of hem of Shorts, 17 1/4"
36" (91.4 cm)
Finished length from waist at side of hem of Shorts, 18 1/2"
48" (121.9 cm)
Finished length from waist at side of hem of Shorts, 21 1/2"
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
STYLE 1: Matching Thread - 50 yds.; 9 buttons, 1 1/2" elastic. Style II - Matching Thread - 50 yds.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
6 Pattern Pieces
FABRIC REQUIRED - WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN - Note: - Additional fabric is required when: not pre-shrunk - matching stripes and plaids - for extra seam allowance when fabric ravels.
Waist: 30" (26.2 cm) and 32" (81.3 cm)
Style I LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35" fabric, 2 1/4 yds.
39" fabric 2 1/4 yds.
41" fabric 2 1/8
Style II WITH ELASTIC TOP
35" fabric, 1 1/4 yds.
39" fabric 1 1/4 yds.
41" fabric 1 1/8 yds.
Style II ELASTIC TOP
2 1/4" or 3/4" wide 7/8 yds
Waist: 34" (86.4 cm)
Style I LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35" fabric, 2 3/8 yds.
39" fabric 2 3/8 yds.
41" fabric 2 1/4
Style II WITH ELASTIC TOP
35" fabric, 1 3/8 yds.
39" fabric 1 3/8 yds.
41" fabric 1 1/4 yds.
Style II ELASTIC TOP
2 1/4" or 3/4" wide 7/8 yds
Waist: 36" (91.4 cm)
Style I LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35" fabric, 2 1/2 yds.
39" fabric 2 1/2 yds.
41" fabric 2 3/8
Style II WITH ELASTIC TOP
35" fabric, 1 1/2 yds.
39" fabric 1 3/8 yds.
41" fabric 1 3/8 yds.
Style II ELASTIC TOP
2 1/4" or 3/4" wide 1 yds
Waist: 48" (121.9 cm)
Style I LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35" fabric, 2 1/4 yds.
39" fabric 2 yds.
41" fabric 1 7/8
Style II WITH ELASTIC TOP
35" fabric, 2 1/8 yds.
39" fabric 1 3/4 yds.
41" fabric 1 5/8 yds.
Style II ELASTIC TOP
2 1/4" or 3/4" wide 1 1/4 yds
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
Crepe, Satin, Cotton, Soft woven flannel, Breathable Fabric. See our Fabric Partners
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 A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces.
