PDF - 1940s Pattern, Regulation Men's Nightshirt - Multi-sizes
PDF - 1940s Pattern, Regulation Men's Nightshirt - Multi-sizes
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Dawn & Team
Comfortable and stylish men's long nightshirt. The versatile nightshirt can be finished with either a self faced neck band or a revere collar and in a mid-calf or above the knee length. Why not add a monogrammed initial to the patch pocket for a personalised touch?
Sizes
Sizes
Medium
Chest: 38 - 40” (95.5 - 101.6 cm)
Finished shorter length from back of neck: 50 - 54" (127- 137.2 cm)
Large
Chest 42” (106.7 cm) – 44” (111.8 cm)
Finished shorter length from back of neck: 50.5" (128.3cm)
Finished longer length from back of neck:
54.5" (148.4cm)
International Pattern Size Chart
International Pattern Size Chart
| Vintage Pattern Size | Bust (inches) | Bust (cm) | UK Size | France Size | Germany Size | Italy Size | Spain Size | US / Canada Size |
| 12 | 30 | 76.2 | 4 – 6 | 34 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 0 – 2 |
| 14 | 32 | 81.3 | 6 – 8 | 36 | 34 | 40 | 36 | 2 – 4 |
| 16 | 34 | 86.4 | 8 – 10 | 38 | 36 | 42 | 38 | 4 – 6 |
| 18 | 36 | 91.4 | 10 – 12 | 40 | 38 | 44 | 40 | 6 – 8 |
| 20 | 38 | 96.5 | 12 – 14 | 42 | 40 | 46 | 42 | 8 – 10 |
| 40 | 40 | 101.6 | 14 – 16 | 44 | 42 | 48 | 44 | 10 – 12 |
| 42 | 42 | 106.7 | 16 – 18 | 46 | 44 | 50 | 46 | 12 – 14 |
| 44 | 44 | 111.8 | 18 – 20 | 48 | 46 | 52 | 48 | 14 – 16 |
| 46 | 46 | 116.8 | 20 – 22 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 50 | 16 – 18 |
| 48 | 48 | 121.9 | 22 – 24 | 52 | 50 | 56 | 52 | 18 – 20 |
| 50 | 50 | 127 | 24 – 26 | 54 | 52 | 58 | 54 | 20 – 22 |
| 52 | 52 | 132.1 | 26 – 28 | 56 | 54 | 60 | 56 | 22 – 24 |
| 54 | 54 | 137.2 | 28 – 30 | 58 | 56 | 62 | 58 | 24 – 26 |
Use the size chart above to find your closest modern-day size equivalent in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA or Canada, using your bust measurement in inches or centimetres.
How to Measure Your Bust
- Wear a well-fitting bra.
- Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
- Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
- Record your measurement in inches or centimetres and compare it with our size chart.
For the best fit, always choose your pattern size based on your body measurements, not your usual shop size. Always check your bust measurement before ordering!
For more information about how pattern sizes can slightly vary between brands and decade, how to measure yourself, what is ease etc, please visit our Vintage Sizing Explained.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Buttons, matching thread.
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
Medium
Chest 38"-40"
VIEW A - Shorter Length
35" Material, 3 7/8 yds.
39" Material, 3 1/2 yds.
VIEW B - Longer Length
35" Material, 4 1/8 yds.
39" Material, 3 5/8 yds.
VIEW C - Longer Length
35" Material, 4 1/8 yds.
39" Material, 3 5/8 yds.
Large
Chest 42"-44"
VIEW A - Shorter Length
35" Material, 4 1/8 yds.
39" Material, 3 5/8 yds.
VIEW B - Longer Length
35" Material, 4 3/8 yds.
39" Material, 3 3/4 yds.
VIEW C - Longer Length
35" Material, 4 3/8 yds.
39" Material, 3 3/4 yds.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
| ¼ yard | 22.9cm |
| ⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
| ⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
| ½ yard | 45.7cm |
| ⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
| ⅔ yard | 61cm |
| ¾ yard | 68.6cm |
| 1 yard | 91.4cm |
| 1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
| 1½ yard | 137.2cm |
| 1¾ yard | 160cm |
| 2 yards | 182.9cm |
| 2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
| 2½ yards | 228.6cm |
| 2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
| 3 yards | 274.3cm |
| 3½ yards | 320cm |
| 4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛" | 3mm |
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅓" | 8mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ⅔" | 17mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
| 1" | 2.5cm |
| 1¼" | 3.2cm |
| 1½" | 3.8cm |
| 1¾" | 4.4cm |
| 2" | 5.1cm |
| 2¼" | 5.7cm |
| 2½" | 6.4cm |
| 2¾" | 7.0cm |
| 3" | 7.6cm |
| 3¼" | 8.25cm |
| 3½" | 8.9cm |
| 4" | 10.2cm |
| 4½" | 11.4cm |
| 5" | 12.7cm |
| 5½" | 14cm |
| 6" | 15.2cm |
| 7" | 17.8cm |
| 8" | 20.3cm |
| 9" | 22.9cm |
| 10" | 25.4cm |
| 11" | 28cm |
| 12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
| Imperial | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 35" | 88.9cm |
| 36" | 91.44cm |
| 38" | 96.52cm |
| 39" | 99.06cm |
| 42" | 106.68cm |
| 48" | 121.92cm |
| 54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Chambray, Flannel, Madras, Broadcloth, Wash Silks, Percale, one way checks and stripes, cotton, rayon, or other synthetic fibres.
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Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces.
- 5 stars: 5 (71%)
- 4 stars: 2 (29%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Good pattern. Exactly as decided.
Overall, great pattern. Likely some of the issues are due to it being an older pattern, but I'll add some constructive criticism in case the seller wants to update it.
Notch 7 on the sleeve and cuff are on different sides, probably because you actually sew right side to wrong side. But if someone had a fabric pattern they were matching up and assumed all pieces were to be cut right sides out, that would not be fun.
Back Neck Facing piece given is never mentioned in the instructions or cutting guides. Collar A+C says to “cut 1 on fold” but as it shows in the instructions, needs to be faced with another fabric/interfacing. It seems facing was just ignored overall in some of the pattern/instructions. I'm surprised the plackets had no interfacing.
As an advanced sewer I did well enough, but it would be hard for a newbie.
Pattern is easy enough to print and was received immediately from the seller but the instructions are really difficult to follow. Just expect to have to watch some YouTube videos to make sure you're doing things right. Would buy other designs should I need them :)
Very pleased with quality of this pattern.
Pattern pieces were easy to cut, print, and sew.
Perfect for men's night shirt for the sounds of music play. Thank you
It is as expected, thanks!
- 5 stars: 5 (71%)
- 4 stars: 2 (29%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Good pattern. Exactly as decided.
Overall, great pattern. Likely some of the issues are due to it being an older pattern, but I'll add some constructive criticism in case the seller wants to update it.
Notch 7 on the sleeve and cuff are on different sides, probably because you actually sew right side to wrong side. But if someone had a fabric pattern they were matching up and assumed all pieces were to be cut right sides out, that would not be fun.
Back Neck Facing piece given is never mentioned in the instructions or cutting guides. Collar A+C says to “cut 1 on fold” but as it shows in the instructions, needs to be faced with another fabric/interfacing. It seems facing was just ignored overall in some of the pattern/instructions. I'm surprised the plackets had no interfacing.
As an advanced sewer I did well enough, but it would be hard for a newbie.
Pattern is easy enough to print and was received immediately from the seller but the instructions are really difficult to follow. Just expect to have to watch some YouTube videos to make sure you're doing things right. Would buy other designs should I need them :)
Very pleased with quality of this pattern.
Pattern pieces were easy to cut, print, and sew.
Perfect for men's night shirt for the sounds of music play. Thank you
It is as expected, thanks!