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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Comfortable 1930s Men's Nightgown
A real throwback to the 1930s, our men's nightshirt pattern is a true vintage style. With a 4 button placket, contrasting collar and cuff and patch pocket you'll be stylish and comfortable - what could be better than that!?
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Chest: 42” (106.7cm)
Finished Length from Base of Neck to Hem of Nightshirt
About: 50 ½”
WIDTH OF LOWER EDGE OF NIGHTSHIRT ABOUT 1 5/8 yds. For size 42”
NO HEM ALLOWED
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread, 5 x buttons
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
LONG NIGHTSHIRT
27” material, 5 yds.
32” material, 4 1/8 yds.
36” material, 3 ¾ yds.
SHORT NIGHTSHIRT
27” material, 4 ¾ yds.
32” material, 3 7/8 yds.
36” material, 3 ½ yds.
3/8 yd. 36”- 39” contrasting material for all sizes.
8 PIECES GIVEN
A – Front Nightshirt
B – Under Facing
C – Trimming Band
D – Yoke
E – Back Nightshirt
F – Sleeve
G – Sleeve Band
H - Pocket
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
Corduroy, Denim, Cottons, Poly-viscose blended, Linens, Poplins.. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces.

love this pattern , one downfall is it is only one size 42 chest for men
The item is as described - good communication - fast delivery.
Pattern as advertised. Printed without issue and was the correct size.
the pattern was really easy to print off in the correct format and the sellers are really helpful and quick to respond!
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- 4 stars: 2 (25%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Needed a nightshirt pattern in a hurry and this fit the bill. It was wonderful to experience the 1930's instructions, and the finished garment was well-made and just what I hoped for.
love this pattern , one downfall is it is only one size 42 chest for men
The item is as described - good communication - fast delivery.
Pattern as advertised. Printed without issue and was the correct size.
the pattern was really easy to print off in the correct format and the sellers are really helpful and quick to respond!
Not ideal for beginners, but a good pattern.
Great pattern and I love the ease of downloading a PDF!
First pdf pattern purchased, easy to follow instructions, and pattern waiting for cutting out material now. Very pleased with this purchase. Many thanks. Julie