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      Dawn & Gill

        40s Ballet Slippers Pattern

        These ballet slippers may be made in four sizes S,M,L,XL.  Decide which size you are be placing your stocking foot on the sole pattern. A material already quilted is also suitable.

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

        Size Guide

        S,M,L,XL

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread, Ribbon or Bias binding.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        SLIPPERS: ½ yd. 36” or 3/8 yd. 54” material.
        INTERLINING MATERIAL: ½ yd. 35” heavy outing flannel.
        LINING MATERIAL: ½ yd. 36” or 3/8 yd. 54” material.
        RIBBON OR BINDING FOR BINDING, BOW AND TIES:
        6 yds. ½” ribbon or 6 yds.
        No.5 bias binding. Scraps of chamois or an old leather bag large enough for two sole pieces; this is used in reinforcing bottom of soles. Thread to match ribbon or slipper material.

        Some common imperial to metric fabric conversions:

        35" (89 cm) , 36" (91.5 cm), 39" (99.1 cm), 44"
        (111.8 cm), 45" (114.3 cm), 1 yd. (91.5 cm)

        1” (25.4 mm), 3/4” (19 mm), 3/8” (9.6 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm), 1/4 “ (6.4 mm)

        Recommended Fabrics

        They may be made of velveteen, satin, corduroy, flannel, upholstery fabrics or a cotton material such as percale or chintz and trimmed with ribbon or bias binding. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        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 resealable envelope for easy storage.

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