Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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WESKIT AND BLOUSE:
Simple-to-Make. Blouse has set-in sleeves; button front; collar that buttons to blouse in front and at center back. V. 1 has long sleeves gathered to waistbands that fasten with snaps. V. 2 has roll-up sleeves. Weskit, both views, is sleeveless; has V front neckline; button front; welts at each side of lower front edge; small buckled belt in back. Weskit may be lined.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 17
Bust: 37” (94cm)
Waist: 28 ½” (72cm)
Hip: 39” (99cm)
Back length – neck base to waist: 16” (40cm)
Finished back length of blouse: 22 ¼” (56cm)
Finished back length of weskit: 18 ¾” (47cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Blouse: 2 spools of thread, bias seam binding (optional), 7 buttons. Weskit: 2 spools of thread, bias seam binding (optional), 4 buttons, slide buckle.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one-way design fabrics.
Use nap yardage and nap layouts for satin.
View 1 or 2 Weskit (Lined or Unlined) Even lengthwise striped or plain fabric
35”, 36” fab. With or without nap, 1 ½ yds.
44”, 45” fab. Without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
54” fabric without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
View 1, 2 Weskit 72” felt, 7/8 yd.
View 1 or 2 Weskit lining (for fabric other than felt)
35”, 36” fab. Without nap, 1 yd.
39” fabric without nap, ¾ yd.
View 1 Blouse
35”, 36” fab. Without nap, 2 ¼ yds.
44”, 45” fab. With nap, 2 1/8 yds.
44”, 45” fab. Without nap, 2 yds.
52”, 54” fab. Without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
View Blouse
35”, 36” fab. Without nap, 2 ¼ yds.
44” 45” fab. Without nap, 2 yds.
View 1 or 2 Weskit interfacing (for fabric other than felt)- 5/8 yd. 25”, 35”, 36” fab.
View 1 or 2 Ribbon for bow (optional) – ½ yd. of 1” (2.54cm) width.
15 pieces pattern
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Weskit, both views (even lengthwise st. or plain): Corduroy, velveteen, cottons, pique, linen, rayons, blends, wools, felt. Blouse, both views: Cottons, pique, linen, rayons, blends, silks. V. 1 also in: Satin, jersey, It. wt. wools, crepe. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
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.