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  • 1950s Pattern, Men's Trousers and Bermuda Shorts - Multi sizes - Instantly Print at Home - Vintage Sewing Pattern Company
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      Dawn & Gill

        Men's Tapered Trousers and Bermuda Shorts

        View A, Regulation long pleated trousers with welt seamed back pockets. View B, Pleated Bermuda shorts.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available in certain sizes as a PDF download. 

        Size Guide

        Waist: 28" (71cm)
        Finished length of outside leg of Trousers
        View A, 42”
        Of Bermuda Shorts, View B -
        1 1/2” hem allowed, 20 ¼”

        Waist: 30" (76.2cm)
        Finished length of outside leg of Trousers
        View A, 42 ¼”
        Of Bermuda Shorts, View B -
        1 1/2” hem allowed, 20 ½”

        Waist: 36" (91.4cm)
        Finished length of outside leg of Trousers
        View A, 43 ¼”
        Of Bermuda Shorts, View B -
        1 1/2” hem allowed, 21 ½”

        Waist: 38" (96.5cm)
        Finished length of outside leg of Trousers
        View A, 43 ½”
        Of Bermuda Shorts, View B -
        1 1/2” hem allowed, 21 ¾”

        Waist: 40" (101.6cm)
        Finished length of outside leg of Trousers
        View A, 43 3/4” (111.1cm)
        Of Bermuda Shorts, View B -
        1 1/2” hem allowed, 22” (55.9cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Thread. ¼ yd. 35” Interfacing. 2 Buttons. Purchased Pants Hook and Eye, 11" Trouser Zipper for Fly Closing.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Waist: 28" (71cm)
        VIEW A TROUSERS
        35” All Fabrics, 2 ¾ yds.
        44” Fabric (No Nap), 2 ½ yds.
        54” Fabric (No Nap), 2 yds.
        VIEW B BERMUDA SHORTS
        35” Fabric (No Nap), 1 ¾ yds.
        44” Fabric (No Nap), 1 ½ yds.
        54” Fabric (No Nap), 1 3/8 yds.
        VIEWS A AND B
        35” Lining, 1 ½ yds.

        Waist: 30" (76.2cm)
        VIEW A TROUSERS
        35” All Fabrics, 2 ¾ yds.
        44” Fabric (No Nap), 2 ½ yds.
        54” Fabric (No Nap), 2 yds.
        VIEW B BERMUDA SHORTS
        35” Fabric (No Nap), 1 7/8 yds.
        44” Fabric (No Nap), 1 ½ yds.
        54” Fabric (No Nap), 1 3/8 yds.
        VIEWS A AND B
        35” Lining, 1 ½ yds.

        Waist: 36" (91.4cm)
        VIEW A TROUSERS
        35” All Fabrics, 3 3/8 yds.
        44” Fabric (No Nap), 2 7/8 yds.
        54” Fabric (No Nap),2 ¼ yds.
        VIEW B BERMUDA SHORTS
        35” Fabric (No Nap), 2 1/8 yds.
        44” Fabric (No Nap), 1 5/8 yds.
        54” Fabric (No Nap), 1 ½ yds.
        VIEWS A AND B
        35” Lining, 1 ½ yds.

        Waist: 38" (96.5cm)
        VIEW A TROUSERS
        35” All Fabrics, 3 5/8 yds.
        44” Fabric (No Nap), 2 7/8 yds.
        54” Fabric (No Nap), 2 3/8 yds.
        VIEW B BERMUDA SHORTS
        35” Fabric (No Nap), 2 ¼ yds.
        44” Fabric (No Nap), 1 ¾ yds.
        54” Fabric (No Nap), 1 ½ yds.
        VIEWS A AND B
        35” Lining, 1 ½ yds.

        Waist: 40" (101.6cm)
        VIEW A TROUSERS
        35” All Fabrics, 3 3/4 yds.
        44” Fabric (No Nap), 2 7/8 yds.
        54” Fabric (No Nap), 2 3/8 yds.
        VIEW B BERMUDA SHORTS
        35” Fabric (No Nap), 2 ¼ yds.
        44” Fabric (No Nap), 1 7/8 yds.
        54” Fabric (No Nap), 1 ½ yds.
        VIEWS A AND B
        35” Lining, 1 ½ yds.

        Do not use fabric with a diagonal stripe or a decided diagonal weave. The above yardage does not allow for shrinkage or for matching stripes or plaids. Width at bottom of each Leg: Size 34 – View A – 17”; View B – 23 ½ “

        Some common imperial to metric fabric conversions:

        35" (89 cm) , 36" (91.5 cm), 39" (99.1 cm), 44"
        (111.8 cm), 45" (114.3 cm), 1 yd. (91.5 cm)

        1” (25.4 mm), 3/4” (19 mm), 3/8” (9.6 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm), 1/4 “ (6.4 mm)

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        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        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.