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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        1940s Pattern, Slip, Bra & Knickers

        This three-piece lingerie set is made up of bra, French knickers and a slip dress. The bra features a triangular inset piece, which is mirrored in the French knickers. Both the knickers and slip and fitted at the waist and softly flare out at the hem for a flouncy and flirty feel. Slip finishes at the knee and knickers finish mid thigh. Lace trim ties the whole look together. Instructions are given for an optional finish if lace isn't desired.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Bust: 34" (86.36 cm)
        Hips: 38" (96.52 cm)

        Slip Length, 41 1/2" (105.41 cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Optional lace edging.
        Ribbon for straps.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Lengths are from Nape of Neck to finished hem.

        36" fabric, 2 yds.
        Lace Edging, 1 1/2 yds.
        Ribbon for straps, 1 yd.

        BRASSIERE KNICKERS
        36" fabric, 1 1/2 yds.
        Lace Edging, 3 1/4 yds.
        Ribbon for straps, 1 yd., 1 1/4 yds.

        ALL GARMENTS
        36" fabric, 3 1/8 yds.
        Lace Edging, 4 3/4 yds.
        Ribbon for straps, 2 1/4 yds.

        PLEASE NOTE: The lace is optional. Without it, directions are given for a 'shell' finish to edges of garments.

        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

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        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        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.