Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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Pretty Knickers Pattern
Lady's pants & bloomers which are cut in two pieces & have a set-in crotch. The lower edges are bound or finished with lace. Buttons close the left-side opening. The bloomers back is fitted with elastic. Buttons close the left side.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Waist 26" (66cm) Hips 35" (88.9cm)
Waist: 28” (71.1cm) Hips: 37" (94cm)
Finished length from Waist to lower Edge at Side Seam of Panties, 13 1/2"
Finished length from Waist to lower Edge at Side Seam of Bloomers, 13 1/2"
NO HEM ALLOWED
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread 50 yds.; contrast thread - Style 1 panties - 50 yds.; buttonhole twist, buttons - 3 (1/4" diam.); 1/4" wide elastic - Style II Bloomers; 1/2" wide lace edging - Style I Panties
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
WITHOUT NAP OR UP OR DOWN DESIGN
Note:- Additional material is required when - not pre shrunk, matching stripes - for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
STYLE 1 - PANTIES
35" material, 1 1/8 yds.
39" material 1 yd.
LACE EDGING 1/2" wide, 3 3/8 yds.
STYLE II BLOOMERS
35" material, 1 3/8 yds.
39" material 1 3/8 yds.
54" material 1 yd.
ELASTIC 1/4 wide, 1 3/4 yds.
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
Cottons, Poly-viscose blended, Silk, Satin, Rayon 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.