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.
This is a multi-size paper pattern including sizes 6 – 18. All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern.
Suitable fabrics – medium weight wovens such as sanded twill, 5 – 8oz denims, linens with some stability, and cotton poplin. If you are an experienced sewer you could try tencel, tencel/linen, corduroy, more floppy linens, prints and checks
You will need: 16 x 14-18mm Buttons 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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" |
