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Set of Men's 1950s Sports Shirts
Add a cool, sporty touch to your wardrobe with these 1950s shirts. Leave the top button open for a casual look, or fasten them all for a smarter style. The slit at the hem of the shirt in the side seams for added comfort when wearing. All views include a one piece collar, be it buttoned down, matching the rest of the shirt, or in a contrasting fabric.
All views have pointed collar, back yoke, slit openings at lower edges of side seams, 5 button-front closing. Back yoke is joined to front in a forward shoulder seam. Yoke seams are edge-stitched. V.1 has button-down collar, long sleeves that are pleated to buttoned wristbands, side pocket, top-stitching detail. V.2 has short sleeves, 2 front pockets. V.3 has short sleeves, a front pocket and contrasting collar.
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Chest: 38" (97cm) - 40" (102cm)
Neck: 15" (38cm) - 15.5" (39.4cm
Sleeves length from back base of neck v.1: 33”-34”
Finished back length of shirt: 29”
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
V. 1, 2, 3: thread. V. 1: 10 buttons. V. 2, 3: 5 buttons. V. 3: contrast thread.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
View 1 Even lengthwise striped or plain fabric
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
39” fabric without nap, 2 ¾ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
View 1 Plain fabric
54” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
View 1 Yoke facing (when heavy fab. Is used) – ¼ yds. of 35”, 36” or 39” fabric.
View 2
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 2 1/4 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
View 3 Even crosswise striped or plain fabric
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds.
39” fabric without nap, 2 ½ yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
View 3 Contrasting collar
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3/8 yd.
39”, 41”, 42”, 44”, 45” fab. without nap, ¼ yd.
View 1, 2 or 3 Interfacing – 3/8 yd. of 32”, 35” or 36” fabric.
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
V. 1 (even lengthwise st. or plain) and V. 2: cottons, chambray, flannelette, oxford cloth, synthetics. V. 1 also in plain: wool, jersey, blends. V.3 even crosswise st. or plain and contrast collar: cottons, oxford, denim, rayons, blends.
Linen, Gabardine, Cotton, Poplin, Twill, Pique, Chambray, Corduroy, Denim.
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Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" Letter and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full scale pattern pieces.
