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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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WWII Wrap-Around Coverall Pattern
WWII Wrap-around Overall Coverall with pocket and notched collar. Very similar to the Women Voluntary Service Overall’s.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 32”(81.3cm)
Waist: 25”(63.5cm)
Hips: 36”(91.5cm)
Width round hem about 2 yds.
Bust: 46”(117cm)
Waist: 40”(101.6cm)
Hips: 50”(127cm)
Width round hem about 2 ¼ yds.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
SIZES AND MATERIAL QUANTITIES.
WIDTH ROUND HEM ABOUT 2 YDS.
BUST: 32” (81.3cm)
WAIST: 25”(63.5cm)
HIPS: 36”(91.5cm)
LENGTH FORM NAPE OF NECK TO FINISHED HEM, 44” (113.1cm)
FOR MATERIALS, PLAIN OR IN ALL-OVER DESIGN.
LONG-SLEEVED OVERALL.
36” MATERIAL, 4 5/8 yds.
SHORT-SLEEVED OVERALL.
36” MATERIAL, 4 ¼ yds.
WIDTH ROUND HEM ABOUT 2 ¼ YDS.
BUST: 46” (117cm)
WAIST: 40” (101.6cm)
HIPS: 50” (127cm)
LENGTH FORM NAPE OF NECK TO FINISHED HEM, 47 ½” (120.7cm)
FOR MATERIALS, PLAIN OR IN ALL-OVER DESIGN.
LONG-SLEEVED OVERALL.
36” MATERIAL, 5 7/8 yds.
SHORT-SLEEVED OVERALL.
36” MATERIAL, 5 5/8 yds.
DIAGRAM “A” (EITHER ABOVE OR OVERLEAF) SHOWS THE NUMBER OF PIECES AND THEIR POSITIONS FOR JOINING. THE NUMBERED DIAGRAMS ABOVE SHOW HOW THE PATTERN SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE MATERIAL FOR CUTTING OUT.
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
Light weight corduroy, lightweight canvas, Lightweight wool, denim, cottons, twill, gaberdine, poplin. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner/ 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 re-sealable 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!
