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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        50s Swimming Trunks and Boxer Shorts, 2-in-1 Pattern

        Fabulous, rare, men's boxer shorts or swimming trunks. Can be made with or without fly front as boxer shorts or as swim trunks. Including an elastic waist for a comfortable fit, and buttoned flap pocket on trunks.

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

        Size Guide

        Waist: 32" (81cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread

        Fabric Amount Guide

        With or without fly front Buttoned flap pocket on trunks. Elastic waistband.
        YARDAGE
        WAIST MEASURE: 32" (81cm)
        VIEW A -
        35” Without Nap, 1 ¼
        39” Without Nap, 1 ¼

        VIEW B -
        35” Without Nap, 1 1/8
        39” Without Nap, 1 1/8
        42” Without Nap, 1 1/8

        1 ½” Elastic Webbing for View A or B, 7/8

        Length of View A at side (“), 18 ¼
        Length of View B at side (“), 15 ¼

        Width at lower edge of shorts or trunks in size 38 is 29 ½”.
        Hems allowed.
        | Without nap or pile, or with design in both directions.
        Above requirements do not allow for shrinkage.
        Yardage does not allow for matching plaid or stripes.

        Recommended Fabrics

        Cotton broadcloth, Poplin, Percale, Chambray, Gingham, Madras, Spun Rayon, Calico

        View B also: Denim, Seersucker, Shantung
        See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Beginner

        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.