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This pattern is available in the following size ranges:
A traditional workwear boilersuit with a gentler feminine fit. Thelma is a wardrobe masterpiece, loose enough to fit all shapes and can be interpreted in many different types of cloths, so make it your own.
Thelma will take time to put together, but make it well and wear it absolutely everywhere. Skill level – experienced.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern.
Fabric Suggestions – medium weight wovens e.g. 5 – 8oz denims & linens . If you are an experienced sewer you could try tencel/linen, corduroy, more floppy linens, prints and checks.
Pattern Errata -Front leg (4) it says on the pattern piece ‘cut here for right side’ should say ‘left’. However the instructions are correct.
The tack on the under arm sleeve (at the cuff) the sizing is the wrong way round.
You will need: 18 x 14-18mm Buttons (only 16 buttons if you intend of just using one button at the cuff) 2 x Matching thread 70cm Interfacing
Fabric Requirements (with or without nap)
| Size 6 & 8 | Size 10 – 14 | Size 6 & 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M wide | 4.25M | 4.8M | 4.95M |
| 120cm wide | 3.5M | 4.25M | 4.4M |
| 140cm wide | 3.15M | 3.35M | 3.65M |
| 150cm wide | 2.8M | 3.3M | 3.35M |
Lining Requirements
| Size 6 & 8 | Size 10 – 14 | Size 6 & 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110/120cm | 0.4M | 0.45M | 0.5M |
| 140/150cm | 0.4M | 0.4M | 0.4M |
Finished Measurements (in cm)
| In cm | Size 6 | Size 8 | Size 10 | Size 12 | Size 14 | Size 16 | Size 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 95.5 | 99.5 | 103.5 | 108.5 | 113.5 | 118.5 | 123.5 |
| Hip | 106.5 | 110.5 | 114.5 | 119.5 | 124.5 | 129.5 | 134.5 |
| Shoulder to Hem | 144.5 | 146 | 147 | 148.5 | 150 | 151 | 152.5 |
| Sleeve Length inc. Cuff | 59.5 | 60 | 60.5 | 61 | 61.5 | 62 | 62.5 |
UK Sizing
| Size 6 | Size 8 | Size 10 | Size 12 | Size 14 | Size 16 | Size 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 61cm/24″ | 65cm/25.5″ | 69cm/27″ | 74cm/29″ | 79cm/31″ | 84cm/33″ | 89cm/35″ |
| Hips | 86cm/34″ | 90cm/35.5″ | 94cm/37″ | 99cm/38.75″ | 104cm/41″ | 109cm/43″ | 114cm/44″ |
| Bust | 78cm/30.75″ | 82cm/32.25″ | 86cm/33.75″ | 91cm/35.75″ | 96cm/37.75″ | 100cm/39.25″ | 106cm/41.75″ |
