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Sewing Instructions are in English

Vintage Boiler Suit Pattern

Comfortable and stylish, this 1950s Babette boiler suit spells effortless chic this season. Boiler suit, pedal-pusher has front zip closure and top-stitching detail. It also features a notched collar, cuffs and patch pockets. Absolutely perfect for layering! All sizes in one pattern.

Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.

Size Guide

UK 8:
Bust 33" (84 cm), Waist 26" (66 cm). Hips 35" (88.9 cm)

UK 10:
Bust 35" (89 cm), Waist 28" (71 cm), Hips 37" (94 cm)

UK 12:
Bust 37" (94 cm), Waist 30" (76 cm), Hips 39" (99 cm)

UK 14:
Bust 39" (99 cm), Waist 32" (81.3 cm), Hips 41" (104 cm)

UK 16:
Bust 41" (104 cm), Waist 34” (86.4 cm), Hips 43" (109.2 cm)

UK 18:
Bust 43.5" (110.5 cm), Waist 36.5" (93 cm), Hips 45.5" (115.57 cm)

Finished side length of trousers from natural waistline, 30 1/8"
Bottom width of each trouser leg about 23"

Sewing Notions

16" General Use Slide Fastener for Front Opening.

Fabric Amount Guide

Sizes 8 &10: Bust 33" (84 cm) & Bust 35" (89 cm)
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m
40cm+ Wide Interfacing - 0.6m

Sizes 12 &14: Bust 37"(94 cm) - Bust 39" (99 cm)
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4.25m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.74m
40cm+ Wide Interfacing - 0.6m

Sizes 16 &18: Bust 41" (104 cm) - Bust 43.5" (110.5 cm)
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4.25m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4m
40cm+ Wide Interfacing - 0.6m
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1/4" Wide Elastic For Waist - 0.65m
1 1/2" Wide Belting for Belt - 1m

Allow for more fabric yardage if using directional fabric.

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

Cotton-poly-viscose, Linen, Georgette, Chambray, Denim, Corduroy, Canvas. See our Fabric Partners

Skill Level

Intermediate

What You Will Receive

After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces

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