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1940s Head-wear Set
Its your turn to make a fashion statement! A very chic set of beret hats that can be worn embellished with a jewel clip or ribbon trim, made in plain, patterned or contrasting fabric would look beautiful coordinated with your favourite outfit.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Head size: 23" (58.4cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Head Size 23" (58.4cm)
VIEW A -
35”, 39” or 42” Material (With or without nap), 3/8 yd.
6” Wide Fringe Trimming, 3/8 yd.
Interlining:
28” Pliable Crinoline, ½ yd.
52” Light Weight Wool Jersey, ¼ yd.
Headband, 1” Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, ¾ yd.
VIEW B -
35”, 39”, 42” or 52” Material (With or without nap), 3/8 yd.
Lining, 35” or 39” Material, 3/8 yd.
Interlining, 35” Muslin, ½ yd.
Headband, 1” Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, ¾ yd.
See Note No. 1 below
VIEW C -
35” or 39” Material (With or without nap), ½ yd.
42” Material (Without nap), ¼ yd.
Interlining, 28” Pliable Crinoline, ½ yd.
Headband, 1” Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, ¾ yd.
See Note 2 below
NOTE NO. 1 – The plaid beret requires 3/8 yd. of 1” wide brown ribbon for trimming. The green beret may be trimmed with a jewelled clip or pin.
NOTE NO. 2 – The pink beret is trimmed with 1 bottle or small bunch of pearl beads and 3 dozen colored rhinestones. The navy hat is trimmed with metal bells.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Fabric Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Fabric 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
Felt, Jersey, Wool, Velvet. Trimmings- jewels, ribbons, See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner
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.
Have not tried it yet. But the pattern was delivered faster than I expected. I will write another review after I use it.
Very simple make. I'm happy with the first try. Definitely going to make more, but improve some of the steps.
Exactly as described. PDF contains everything needed to print and make fabulous berets. Printed and made my first one within 2 hours of purchase. Brilliant pattern.
Still haven't made yet but it was simple to download and print!
Speedy download and an excellent pattern. Easy-to-follow instructions and clear print quality on the files. Can't wait to get stuck into making these!! Highly recommend VintagePatternsSewBI!
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- 4 stars: 1 (20%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Very simple make. I'm happy with the first try. Definitely going to make more, but improve some of the steps.
Have not tried it yet. But the pattern was delivered faster than I expected. I will write another review after I use it.
Exactly as described. PDF contains everything needed to print and make fabulous berets. Printed and made my first one within 2 hours of purchase. Brilliant pattern.
Still haven't made yet but it was simple to download and print!
Speedy download and an excellent pattern. Easy-to-follow instructions and clear print quality on the files. Can't wait to get stuck into making these!! Highly recommend VintagePatternsSewBI!