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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Vintage Halter Top, Wrap Skirt Pattern
Create that perfect sassy 50s silhouette with our three in one popular co-ordinates sewing pattern. Featuring a cross-over halter neck top, fitted to the waist to accentuate those curves, cropped pants or peddle pushers as we now call them, which are fitted just above the calf. The skirt has a waistband and wrap-over to the side. Glam it up for night with braid or add co-ordinating fabrics and colours or simply play it down for day-time. A truly fabulous ensemble which is just pure delight to have in anybody's wardrobe.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 30” (76cm)
Waist: 25" (63.5cm)
Hips (7” below natural waistline): 33" (84cm)
Finished Skirt length from natural waistline: 29 ½”(75cm)
(12” hem allowed)
Finished Pants length from natural waistline: 31 ½”(80cm)
Width at lower edge of Skirt, about: 72” (182.9cm)
Bottom width of each Pants leg, about: 12 ½” (2.6cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Bust 30" (76cm), Size: 12 (Vintage size)
VIEW A – Bodice and Skirt
35” Fabric Without Nap**, 4 1/8yds.
39” Fabric Without Nap**, 3 ¾ yds.
2/4” Wide Braid or Bonding, 2 ¼ yds.
VIEW B -
Bodice Only – 35” Fabric Without Nap**, 1 3/4 yds.
¾” Wide Braid or Bonding, 1 3/8 yds.
Pants Only – 35” Fabric - With Nap* or Without Nap**, 2 ¼ yds.
¾” Wide Braid or Bonding, ¾ yd.
7” Skirt Placket Slide Fastener for Pants Side Opening.
For Lacing On Pants
{Two 24” Long Shoe Laces or ¼” Wide Ribbon, 1 3/8 yds.
Cummerbund Only – 35” Fabric, ¼ yd.
Fabric Covered Featherbone for Stays, ¼ yd.
VIEW C -
Skirt Only – 35” Fabric Without Nap**, 2 7/8 yds.
VIEW A or B -
12” Lightweight separating Slide Fastener for Bodice Side Opening.
* WITH NAP means fabric with one way design, or with nap or pile.
** WITHOUT NAP means fabric with either way design, without nap or pile.
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
Linen, Pique, Denim, Cotton Broadcloth, Poplin, Polished Cotton, Ticking: Pants “B” Only – Velveteen
Note: Note suitable for diagonal prints or diagonal weaves. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
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 may include age related wear and tear.
