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1940s Men's Nightshirt - Two Lengths
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?
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Medium
Chest: 38 - 40” (95.5 - 101.6 cm)
Finished shorter length from back of neck: 50"
Finished longer length from back of neck:
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)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Buttons, matching thread
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
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 Fabric Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Fabric 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 or stripes, wool, rayon or other synthetic fibres.
An Image illustrates the fabrics: Silk Stripe – Lime and Brushed & Cosy - Midnight Damson from our Recommended Partner Croft Mill. 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.
This was exactly as expected and arrived on time.
Great item and quick ship.
All good
Arrived promptly. Item as described. Not for beginners, as the instructions are very brief, and prior knowledge is necessary. When made up the nightshirt looks very good, and is comfortable.
1940s Pattern, Regulation Men's Nightshirt - Multi-sizes
- 5 stars: 4 (80%)
- 4 stars: 1 (20%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
This was exactly as expected and arrived on time.
Great item and quick ship.
All good
Arrived promptly. Item as described. Not for beginners, as the instructions are very brief, and prior knowledge is necessary. When made up the nightshirt looks very good, and is comfortable.
1940s Pattern, Regulation Men's Nightshirt - Multi-sizes