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50s Bed Jacket Pattern
'Simple to make' bed jackets are shown in three pretty styles. View 1 features scalloped collar. Pockets also have scallops at upper edge. Sleeves are three-quarter length. A ribbon bow details neck edge. View 2 mandarin style collar has a stand up collar, frog closing and two pockets at lower edge in front. Contrasting bias tape finishes edges. View 3 collar and short sleeves are detailed with ruffles. Ribbon bows trim sleeves. There is a button closing.
Oh, bring on the glamorous night time fashion of yesteryear which can be worn during the day-time - just choose your fabric!
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 18
Bust: 38” (96.5cm)
Finished Back Length of Bed Jacket: 20 ¾” (52.7cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
VIEW 1, 2 AND 3: 2 spools of Thread. VIEW 2: 3 Frogs; Contrasting Thread; 2 Packages of ½” wide Double Fold Bias Tape – (Optional). VIEW 3: 4 Buttons.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
VIEW 1
35”, 36” fabric without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 2 ¼ yds.
VIEW 2
35” or 36” quilted fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
39” quilted fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
44” or 45” quilted fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
54” fabric without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
VIEW 3
35” or 36” lace or plain fabric without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 2 3/8 yds.
44”, 45” fabric without nap, 2 yds.
VIEW 2 – LINING
35”, 36” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
44”, 45” fabric without nap, 1 ¾ yds.
VIEW 3 – LINING (WHEN LACE IS USED)
35”, 36” fabric without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
39” fabric without nap, 1 ¾ yds.
VIEW 1 OR 3 – RIBBON – 1 yd. of 3/8” width.
VIEW 2 – RIBBON (OPTIONAL)
½” width, 5 ¾ yds.
1 ½” HEM ALLOWED IN JACKET VIEW 1,3
1” HEM ALLOWED IN SLEEVE VIEW 1
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
V. 1: Cotton, plisse, dotted swiss, challis, rayon. V. 2: Quilted cotton, taffeta, nylon, rayon. Plain: Lightweight wool, jersey. Lining V. 2: Cotton, rayon nylon, silk. V. 3: Lace, cotton, challis, rayon, silk. Lining for lace jacket: Cotton, rayon. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
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 resealable envelope for easy storage.
