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.
 
Fabric suggestions
We would suggest using the following fabrics – medium weight wovens such as sanded twill, 5 – 8oz denims, yard dyed 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.
 
Notions
You will need: 16 x 14-18mm Buttons 2 x Matching thread 70cm Interfacing Fabric Requirements (with or without nap)
 
Fabric requirements
 
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"