Imagine yourself in these charming 1950’s slacks and shorts. Both the slacks and the shorts have flattering soft pleats at front waistline. Pockets concealed in the side seams, small pocket at right front, and two back pockets style both views. Belt carriers are stitched to waistband. The slacks are cuffed at lower edges whereas the shorts have a simple blind hem, and also feature a buttoned flap on the small front pocket. A must have for any gentleman's wardrobe!
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a .
Skill Level : Intermediate
Size Guide
Waist 28” (71.1cm)
Finished length slacks (on inner leg seam), 31 1/4" (79.4cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 7 3/4" (19.7cm)
Waist 30" (76.2cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 31 1/4" (79.4cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 7 3/4" (19.7cm)
Waist 32" (81.3cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 31 1/4" (79.4cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 7 3/4" (19.7cm)
Waist 34" (86.4cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 31 1/4" (79.4cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 7 3/4" (19.7cm)
Waist 36" (91.4cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 31 1/2" (80cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 8" (20.4cm)
Waist 38" (96.2cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 31 3/4" (80.7cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 8 1/4" (21cm)
Waist 40" (101.6cm)
Finished length (on inner leg seam), 32" (81.3cm)
Finished length shorts (on inner leg seam), 8 1/2" (21.6cm)
Notions
VIEW 1 AND 2:- 3 spools of thread, 11" zipper for fly opening. VIEW 1:- 4 buttons. VIEW 2:- 5 buttons
Fabric Amount
Extra fabric required for plaids and napped fabrics.
SIZES 28" (71.1 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 yds. (1.9m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 yds. (1.9m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/4 yds (1.6m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 yd. (.92m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/8 yds. (1.1m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19" (48.3cm)
SIZES 30" (76.2 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 1/2 yds. (2.3m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 1/8 yds. (2m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/4 yds (1.6m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 yd. (.92m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/8 yds. (1.1m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19" (48.3cm)
SIZES 32" (81.3 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 1/2 yds. (2.3m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 1/4 yds. (2m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 1 7/8 yds (1.8m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 1/4 yds. (1.15m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/8 yds. (1.1m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19" (48.3cm)
SIZES 34" (86.6 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 1/2 yds. (2.3m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 1/4 yds. (2m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 yds. (1.9m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/8 yds. (1.3m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/4 yds. (1.15m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19" (48.3cm)
SIZES 36" (91.4 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 3 yds (2.8m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 5/8 yds. (2.5m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 3/8 yds. (2.2m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 yds. (1.9m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/8 yds. (1.3m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/4 yds. (1.15m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19 1/4" (49cm)
SIZES 38" (96.5 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 3 1/4 yds (3m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 3/4 yds. (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 1/2 yds. (2.3m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 yds. (1.9m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/8 yds. (1.3m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 1/4 yds. (1.15m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 1/2 yds. (.46m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19 1/2" (50cm)
SIZES 40" (101.6 cm)
VIEW 1 SLACKS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 3 1/2 yds (3.2m)
54" (138cm) fabric with nap 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
54" (138cm) fabric 2 7/8 yds (2.6m)
VIEW 2 SHORTS
35" (89cm) with or w/o nap 2 1/8 yds. (2m)
54" (138cm) with or w/o nap 1 3/8 yds. (1.3m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 LINING
35" (89cm) fabric 1 3/8 yds. (1.3m)
VIEW 1 OR 2 INTERFACING
35" (89cm) soft canvas 5/8 yd. (.6m)
Leg circum. of View 1 19 3/4" (50.5cm)
1 3/4" (4.5cm) hem on View 1, 1 1/2" (3.8cm) hem on view 2, 11" (28cm) zipper for fly.
Recommended Fabrics
Wool, Cashmere, Linen, Cotton, Polyester, Polyester, Tweed, Worsted, Corduroy, Canvas.
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.