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Nautical Shorts, Top & Skirt
Ahoy, ladies! Perfect 1940's nautical playsuit pattern for your retro wardrobe! This hard-to find beauty features: Blouse is dart-fitted at shoulders and waistline. Neck is faced and rolled with attached collar, which may be omitted. Sleeves are dart-fitted at top, with long sleeves gathered to waistbands. Shorts are dart-fitted at back and buttoned at sides. Five-piece skirt is finished with straight belt and buttons down front.
Size Guide
Size Guide
3 sizes
Bust: 28” (71.2cm)
Waist: 25" (63.5cm)
Hips: 31" (78.7cm)
Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of Blouse, 18 7/8"
Finished Length from Waist to Hem of Skirt, 24"
Finished Length from Waist at side to Hem of Shorts, 15 1/4"
Bust: 33" (84cm)
Waist: 27.5" (70cm)
Hips: 36" (91.4cm)
Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of Blouse, 19 3/4"
Finished Length from Waist to Hem of Skirt, 25 3/4"
Finished Length from Waist at side to Hem of Shorts, 16 3/4"
Bust: 36" (91.4cm)
Waist: 30" (76.2cm)
Hips: 39" (99cm)
Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of Blouse, 20 1/4"
Finished Length from Waist to Hem of Skirt, 26 3/4"
Finished Length from Waist at side to Hem of Shorts, 17 1/2"
Pattern includes illustrated instructions for alterations.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
BLOUSE - Slide fastener OR snap fasteners, hooks and eyes; shoulder pads (optional); scarf (optional); matching thread (50 yds.); contrast thread (50 yds.);
SHORTS - buttonhole twist; 6 buttons, seam binding; 1/8 wide braid; matching thread (50 yds.); contast thread (50 yds.).
SKIRT - 10 buttons (30 lines - 3/4" diam.); seam binding, buttonhole twist; matching thread (50 yds.)
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
NOTE :- Additional material is required when :- material is not pre-shrunk, for matching stripes - for extra seam allowance when material ravels. If this garment is shortened 2", it will require 1/8 yard less fabric than yardage given for every size on Skirt and Blouse ONLY.
Bust: 28” (71.2cm)
BLOUSE AND SHORTS
35" material, 2 3/8 yds.
39" material, 2 1/8 yds.
SHORTS
35" material, 1 1/8 yds.
39" material, 1 1/8 yds.
54" material, 7/8 yds.
SKIRT AND BLOUSE WITH SHORT SLEEVES
35" material, 3 yds.
39" material, 2 5/8 yds.
SKIRT AND BLOUSE WITH LONG SLEEVES
39" material, 3 yds.
BRAID
1/2" width, 2 7/8
SEPERATE BLOUSE WITH SHORT SLEEVES AND WITHOUT COLLAR
35" material, 1 1/4 yds.
Bust: 33" (84cm)
BLOUSE AND SHORTS
35" material, 2 3/4 yds.
39" material, 2 3/8 yds.
SHORTS
35" material, 1 3/8 yds.
39" material, 1 1/4 yds.
54" material, 7/8 yds.
SKIRT AND BLOUSE WITH SHORT SLEEVES
35" material, 3 1/8 yds.
39" material, 3 yds.
SKIRT AND BLOUSE WITH LONG SLEEVES
39" material, 3 1/8 yds.
BRAID
1/2" width, 3 1/8
SEPERATE BLOUSE WITH SHORT SLEEVES AND WITHOUT COLLAR
35" material, 1 3/8 yds.
Bust: 36" (91.4cm)
BLOUSE AND SHORTS
35" material, 3 yds.
39" material, 2 5/8 yds.
SHORTS
35" material, 1 1/2 yds.
39" material, 1 3/8 yds.
54" material, 1 yds.
SKIRT AND BLOUSE WITH SHORT SLEEVES
35" material, 3 3/4 yds.
39" material, 3 3/8 yds.
SKIRT AND BLOUSE WITH LONG SLEEVES
39" material, 3 3/4 yds.
BRAID
1/2" width, 3 1/4
SEPERATE BLOUSE WITH SHORT SLEEVES AND WITHOUT COLLAR
35" material, 1 1/2 yds.
SHOULDER PADS - 1/4 yds. of 35" thin Muslin or purchase pads
8" SEPARABLE SLIDE FASTENER FOR SIDE OPENING OF BLOUSE.
A PURCHASED SCARF MAY BE USED.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
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Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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.