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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Vintage Boxer Shorts Pattern
MEN’S SHORTS, FATHER AND SON FASHION: View 1 shorts have soft pleats on each side of center front and a fly front opening. The upper edge of back is gathered into an adjustable waistband and fastened with buttons in front. The front and back of View 2 shorts are stitched to elastic webbing which fits snugly at the waist.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Sizes
Sizes
Waist: 28” (71.2 cm)
Finished length of Shorts View 1 and 2, 17 ½” (44.5cm)
Waist: 30” (76.2)
Finished length of Shorts View 1 and 2, 17 3/4” (45.1cm)
Waist: 34” (86.4 cm)
Finished length of Shorts View 1 and 2, 18 1/4” (46.4cm)
Waist: 36” (91.5 cm)
Finished length of Shorts View 1 and 2, 18 ½” (46.9cm)
Waist: 38” (96.6 cm)
Finished length of Shorts View 1 and 2, 19” (48.3cm)
International Pattern Size Chart
International Pattern Size Chart
| Vintage Pattern Size | Bust (inches) | Bust (cm) | UK Size | France Size | Germany Size | Italy Size | Spain Size | US / Canada Size |
| 12 | 30 | 76.2 | 4 – 6 | 34 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 0 – 2 |
| 14 | 32 | 81.3 | 6 – 8 | 36 | 34 | 40 | 36 | 2 – 4 |
| 16 | 34 | 86.4 | 8 – 10 | 38 | 36 | 42 | 38 | 4 – 6 |
| 18 | 36 | 91.4 | 10 – 12 | 40 | 38 | 44 | 40 | 6 – 8 |
| 20 | 38 | 96.5 | 12 – 14 | 42 | 40 | 46 | 42 | 8 – 10 |
| 40 | 40 | 101.6 | 14 – 16 | 44 | 42 | 48 | 44 | 10 – 12 |
| 42 | 42 | 106.7 | 16 – 18 | 46 | 44 | 50 | 46 | 12 – 14 |
| 44 | 44 | 111.8 | 18 – 20 | 48 | 46 | 52 | 48 | 14 – 16 |
| 46 | 46 | 116.8 | 20 – 22 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 50 | 16 – 18 |
| 48 | 48 | 121.9 | 22 – 24 | 52 | 50 | 56 | 52 | 18 – 20 |
| 50 | 50 | 127 | 24 – 26 | 54 | 52 | 58 | 54 | 20 – 22 |
| 52 | 52 | 132.1 | 26 – 28 | 56 | 54 | 60 | 56 | 22 – 24 |
| 54 | 54 | 137.2 | 28 – 30 | 58 | 56 | 62 | 58 | 24 – 26 |
Use the size chart above to find your closest modern-day size equivalent in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA or Canada, using your bust measurement in inches or centimetres.
How to Measure Your Bust
- Wear a well-fitting bra.
- Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
- Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
- Record your measurement in inches or centimetres and compare it with our size chart.
For the best fit, always choose your pattern size based on your body measurements, not your usual shop size. Always check your bust measurement before ordering!
For more information about how pattern sizes can slightly vary between brands and decade, how to measure yourself, what is ease etc, please visit our Vintage Sizing Explained.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
SHORTS VIEW 1:- 2 spools of Thread; Bias Fold Tape; 6 Buttons.
VIEW 2:- 2 spools of Thread.
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
Waist: 28” (71.2 cm)
VIEW 1 – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” fabric, 1 1/2 yds.
39” fabric, 1 3/8 yds
VIEW 2
35” or 39” fabric, 1 3/8 yds
ELASTIC WEBBING
1 ¼” width, 7/8 yd.
Waist: 30” (76.2)
VIEW 1 – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” fabric, 1 1/2 yds.
39” fabric, 1 1/2 yds
VIEW 2
35” or 39” fabric, 1 3/8 yds
ELASTIC WEBBING
1 ¼” width, 7/8 yd.
Waist: 34” (86.4 cm)
VIEW 1 – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” fabric, 1 5/8 yds.
39” fabric, 1 1/2 yds
VIEW 2
35” or 39” fabric, 1 3/8 yds
ELASTIC WEBBING
1 ¼” width, 1 yd.
Waist: 36” (91.5 cm)
VIEW 1 – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” fabric, 1 5/8 yds.
39” fabric, 1 5/8 yds
VIEW 2
35” or 39” fabric, 1 3/8 yds
ELASTIC WEBBING
1 ¼” width, 1 yd.
Waist: 38” (96.6 cm)
VIEW 1 – LENGTHWISE STRIPED OR PLAIN FABRIC
35” fabric, 1 3/4 yds.
39” fabric, 1 3/4 yds
VIEW 2
35” or 39” fabric, 1 1/2 yds
ELASTIC WEBBING
1 ¼” width, 1 1/8 yd.
1 ¼” hem
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
View 1: Lengthwise striped or plain cotton, broadcloth, chambray, rayon, silk.
View 2: Cotton, percale, rayon, silk. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner
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 may include age related wear and tear!
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