1940s Pattern, Bullet Bra & Slip
40s Pin Up Lingerie Set
A pin-up bra and slip combination. One brassiere is a crossover and the other has a two sectioned front. The petticoat has a 4 piece centre-back opening, elastic at waist and a scalloped hem.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern
Sewing Skill Level: Beginner
Recommended Fabrics: Cottons, Poly-cotton blended, Poly-viscose blended, Cotton-spandex blended, Silk, Satin, Fine velvet, Percale, Rayon.
Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts vary between 3/8 yd (0.35 meters) and 1 1/2 yds (1.4 meters), depending on width of fabric and style. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out the extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Partners.
Size Guide| Bust | 40” (102cm) |
|---|---|
| Hips | 44” (112cm) |
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.
Sizes
Please note that the size number (e.g. size 12) on the reproduced vintage pattern will most likely be completely different to today's sizing. The further back in time you go, the smaller the clothes get, and you may have to adjust up another size or two.
Women
| Sizes | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 76cm /30″ |
81cm /32″ |
86cm /34″ |
91cm /36″ |
96cm /38″ |
101cm /40″ |
106cm /42″ |
111cm /44″ |
116cm /46″ |
| Waist | 59cm /23″ |
64cm /25″ |
69cm /27″ |
74cm /29″ |
79cm /31″ |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37″ |
99cm /39″ |
| Hips | 84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37” |
99cm /39″ |
104cm /41″ |
109cm /43″ |
114cm /45″ |
119cm /47″ |
124cm /49″ |
Men
| Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (at fullest) | 89.5cm / 35" | 97cm / 38" | 104.5cm / 51" | 112cm / 44" | 119.5cm / 47" |
| Waist | 59cm / 23″ | 64cm / 25″ | 69cm / 27″ | 74cm / 29″ | 79cm / 31″ |
| Hips | 84cm / 33″ | 89cm / 35″ | 94cm / 37” | 99cm / 39″ | 104cm / 41″ |
| Sizes | Age 2 | Age 4 | Age 6 | Age 8 | Age 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 53cm / 21″ | 57cm / 22.5″ | 61cm / 24″ | 66cm / 26″ | 72cm / 28.5″ |
| Waist | 52cm / 20.5″ | 54cm / 21.25″ | 58cm / 23″ | 61cm / 24″ | 63cm / 25″ |
| Height | 95cm / 38″ | 104cm / 41″ | 116cm / 45.5″ | 128cm / 50.5″ | 140cm / 55 |