• 3 men wearing shirts made from McCall's 7906 sewing pattern, front and back views.
  • Man wearing shirt made from McCall's 7906 sewing pattern, front and back views.
  • Man wearing shirt made from McCall's 7906 sewing pattern, front and back views.
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      Dawn & Gill

        Debonair 1940s Men's Collared Shirt

        Echo the sophisticated style of the dapper 1940’s gentleman. With long or short sleeves and button fastening, this shirt looks amazing in bright colours and bold prints. Wear it open at the neck to keep things casual, or fasten all the buttons for a smarter look. 

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Pattern.

        Size Guide

        Chest: 34”- 36” (86.4 cm – 91.5cm)
        Neck: 14”- 14.5” (35.6cm – 36.9cm)

        Finish Length from back of neck: 30” (76.2cm)
        (1” hem allowed)
        *Long Sleeve Length: 32 3/4” (83.2cm)
        *Length of sleeve is measured from centre back of neck to shoulder and down to lower edge of cuff.

        Chest: 38”- 40” (96.5cm - 101.6cm)
        Neck: 15”- 15.5” (38.1cm - 39.4cm)

        Finish Length from back of neck: 31” (78.75cm)
        (1” hem allowed)
        *Long Sleeve Length: 34” (86.4cm)
        *Length of sleeve is measured from centre back of neck to shoulder and down to lower edge of cuff.

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread, buttons.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Chest: 34”- 36”
        VIEW A -
        35” Material (With nap), 3 ¼ yds.
        35” Material (Without nap), 3 yds.
        39” Material (Without nap), 2 5/8 yds.
        54” Material (Without nap), 2 yds.
        Interfacing For Collar & Cuffs – 27” Cambric, ¼ yd.
        VIEW B -
        35” Material (Without nap), 2 ¾ yds.
        39” Material (Without nap), 2 1/4 yds.
        Interfacing For Collar – 27” Cambric, ¼ yd.

        Chest: 38”- 40”
        VIEW A -
        35” Material (With nap), 3 ¼ yds.
        35” Material (Without nap), 3 1/8 yds.
        39” Material (Without nap), 2 ¾ yds.
        54” Material (Without nap), 2 ¼ yds.
        Interfacing For Collar & Cuffs – 27” Cambric, ¼ yd.
        VIEW B -
        35” Material (Without nap), 2 ¾ yds.
        39” Material (Without nap), 2 3/8 yds.
        Interfacing For Collar – 27” Cambric, ¼ yd.

        Some common imperial to metric fabric conversions:

        35" (89 cm) , 36" (91.5 cm), 39" (99.1 cm), 44"
        (111.8 cm), 45" (114.3 cm), 1 yd. (91.5 cm)

        1” (25.4 mm), 3/4” (19 mm), 3/8” (9.6 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm), 1/4 “ (6.4 mm)

        Recommended Fabrics

        Denim, Poly-cotton blended, Rayon, velvet, poplin. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        If you select a Paper Pattern, 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. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.