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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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1950's Crop & Bra Tops
Get ready for summer! Top and bras have back button closing. Upper edge of front is shaped. V.1 waist length top has self fabric cuff trim detailed with contrast bias; contrast shoulder straps are optional. V.2 waist length top is trimmed with bow at centre front. V.3 bra has self fabric cuff trim at upper edge. V.4 bra may have shoulder straps. They are so versatile that you can wear them with pretty much anything! This popular sewing pattern is available in 4 fabulous styles. A tutorial for feather boning can be found here: Feather Boning.
Offered here as; Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
All sizes are included in the pattern.
UK Size 8:
Bust 33" (84cm), Waist 26" (66cm)
UK Size 10
Bust 35" (89 cm), Waist 28" (71cm)
UK Size 12
Bust 37" (94cm), Waist 30" (76cm)
UK Size 14
Bust 39" (99cm), Waist 32" (81.3cm)
UK Size 16
Bust 41" (104cm), Waist 34" (86.4cm)
UK Size 18
Bust 43.5" (110.5cm), Waist 36.5" (92.5cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
View 1, 2,3 and 4: Thread for each garment. View 1 and 2 5 buttons. View 3 and 4: 3 buttons. View 1: contrasting thread.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
(UK) Sizes 8 & 10 - Bust: 33" & 35" ((84 cm & 89 cm)
View 1 Top:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m.
View 1 Contrast:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
View 2 Top:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m;
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
Views 1 or 2 Facing:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
View 3, Bra + Facing:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
View 4, Bra + Facing:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
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(UK)Sizes 12 &14 - Bust 37" & 39" (94 cm &99 cm)
View 1 Top:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m.
View 1 Contrast:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
View 2 Top:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
Views 1 or 2 Facing:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
View 3, Bra + Facing:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
View 4, Bra + Facing:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
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(UK)Sizes 16 &18 Bust: 41" & 43" (104 cm & 109 cm).
View 1 Top:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m.
View 1 Contrast:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
View 2 Top:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
Views 1 or 2 Facing:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
View 3, Bra + Facing:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m.
View 4, Bra + Facing:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m,
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.5m.
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All Sizes:
View 1 or 2, Feather Boning: 1.6m,
View 3 or 4, Feather Boning: 1.15m.
This is a multi-sized pattern with all sizes included for a custom fit.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
Cottons, Linen, Rayon, Crepe, Synthetics, Satins, Pique. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
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.
