PDF - 1940s Pattern, Full Length Slip - Multi sizes - Instantly Print at Home
40s Pretty Lingerie
If not a slip then a nightdress. The upper front section of the slip is styled with darts and joins to an inset. The back is cut in one piece. The flared skirt is seamed down the centre front and back. Shoulder straps support the slip. Style I, is trimmed with top-stitching and has a faced upper front section. In Style II, lace outlines the upper and lower edges.
Offered here as: PDF Download. This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate sewing pattern skills
Recommended Fabrics: Taffeta, Silk, Satin, Crepe, Cotton, Nylon, Rayon Jersey or Cotton Lawn
Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts for main garment vary between 2.5 yds (2.3 metres) and 2.9 yds (2.7 metres), depending on size and views. In addition, 3.75 yds (3.5 meters) of 1.5" wide lace is also required. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out the extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Partners.
Size GuideBust 38” (96.5cm) Waist 32” (81cm) Hips 41” (104cm)
What You Will Receive
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full scale pattern pieces.
Sizes
Please note that the size number (e.g. size 12) on the reproduced vintage pattern will most likely be completely different to today's sizing. The further back in time you go, the smaller the clothes get, and you may have to adjust up another size or two.
Women| 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust |
76cm /30″ |
81cm /32″ |
86cm /34″ |
91cm /36″ |
96cm /38″ |
101cm /40″ |
106cm /42″ |
111cm /44″ |
116cm /46″ |
| Waist |
59cm /23″ |
64cm /25″ |
69cm /27″ |
74cm /29″ |
79cm /31″ |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37″ |
99cm /39″ |
| Hips |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37” |
99cm /39″ |
104cm /41″ |
109cm /43″ |
114cm /45″ |
119cm /47″ |
124cm /49″ |
| Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (at fullest) | 89.5cm / 35" | 97cm / 38" | 104.5cm / 51" | 112cm / 44" | 119.5cm / 47" |
| Waist | 59cm / 23″ | 64cm / 25″ | 69cm / 27″ | 74cm / 29″ | 79cm / 31″ |
| Hips | 84cm / 33″ | 89cm / 35″ | 94cm / 37” | 99cm / 39″ | 104cm / 41″ |
| Sizes | Age 2 | Age 4 | Age 6 | Age 8 | Age 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 53cm / 21″ | 57cm / 22.5″ | 61cm / 24″ | 66cm / 26″ | 72cm / 28.5″ |
| Waist | 52cm / 20.5″ | 54cm / 21.25″ | 58cm / 23″ | 61cm / 24″ | 63cm / 25″ |
| Height | 95cm / 38″ | 104cm / 41″ | 116cm / 45.5″ | 128cm / 50.5″ | 140cm / 55 |
