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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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1950s Men's V Front Detail Shirt
Let this distinctive rockabilly 1950's movie star shirt take you to any occasion. The fabulous and rare pointed front detail is a unique design that will stand out from the crowd. The pattern can be sewn with long or short sleeves, and included front patch pockets.
Offered here as; Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Chest: 34" (86.4 cm) - 36" (91.4 cm)
Neck: 14" (35.6 cm) - 14.5" (36.8 cm)
Sleeve length is adjustable with lengthening and shortening lines.
Chest: 38" (97 cm) - 40" (102 cm)
Neck: 15" (38.1 cm) - 15.5" (39.4 cm)
Sleeve length is adjustable with lengthening and shortening lines.
Chest: 46" (116.8 cm) - 48" (121.9 cm)
Neck: 17" (43.2 cm) - 17.5" (44.5 cm)
Sleeve length is adjustable with lengthening and shortening lines.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Buttons. 50 yds. Spool of thread
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Chest: 34" (86.4 cm) - 36" (91.4 cm)
View 1, Long-sleeve Shirt
35" Materiel (without Nap), 3 1/4 yds.
39" Materiel (without Nap), 2 7/8 yds.
54" Materiel (without Nap), 2 1/8 yds.
VIEW 1 or 2 - Interfacing
35" Materiel (without Nap), 1/4 yd.
View 2, Short-sleeve Shirt
35" Materiel (without Nap), 2 3/4 yds
39" Materiel (without Nap), 2 3/8 yds.
54" Materiel (without Nap), 1 3/4 yds
Chest: 38" (97 cm) - 40" (102 cm)
View 1, Long-sleeve Shirt
35" Materiel (without Nap), 3 1/4 yds.
39" Materiel (without Nap), 2 7/8 yds.
54" Materiel (without Nap), 2 1/8 yds.
VIEW 1 or 2 - Interfacing
35" Materiel (without Nap), 1/4 yd.
View 2, Short-sleeve Shirt
35" Materiel (without Nap), 2 3/4 yds
39" Materiel (without Nap), 2 3/8 yds.
54" Materiel (without Nap), 1 3/4 yds
Chest: 46" (116.8 cm) - 48" (121.9 cm)
View 1, Long-sleeve Shirt
35" Materiel (without Nap), 3 7/8 yds.
39" Materiel (without Nap), 3 1/2 yds.
54" Materiel (without Nap), 2 1/2 yds.
VIEW 1 or 2 - Interfacing
35" Materiel (without Nap), 1/4 yd.
View 2, Short-sleeve Shirt
35" Materiel (without Nap), 3 1/8 yds
39" Materiel (without Nap), 2 3/4 yds.
54" Materiel (without Nap), 2 1/8 yds
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
Cotton, cotton blend. Rayon, Fine wool and Viscose. 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.
