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      Dawn & Gill

        40s Brassieres 

        Set of Women’s "Easy to Sew" Brassieres. Update your lingerie with a choice of bras in three styles, the backless option is perfect for a low back outfit,  or regular fastening.

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

        Size Guide

        Bust: 34” (87.6cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread

        Fabric Amount Guide

        NOTE: Minimum seams of ½” allowed on all edges. All finished edges are marked by small perforations.
        View A
        27” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
        36” to 39” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
        3/8 yd. of Net to Line if Lace is used 72” Net (Cut Double), 3/8 yd.
        5/8” Elastic, 1/8 yd.
        View B
        27” Fabric, ½ yd.
        36” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
        39” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
        3/8 yd. of Net to Line if Lace is used 72” Net (Cut Double), 3/8 yd.
        5/8” Elastic, 7/8 yd.
        View C
        27” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
        36” to 39” Fabric, 3/8 yd.
        3/8 yd. of Net to Line if Lace is used 72” Net (Cut Double), 3/8 yd.
        ¼” Elastic for Shoulder Straps Etc., 1 7/8 yds.

        NET FOOTING OR BIAS FOLD TAPE
        VIEW A
        3/8”, 2 yds.
        VIEWS B AND C
        3/8”, 1 ¾ yds.

        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

        It is wise to select completely shrunk washable fabrics so that garments made from them will not shrink out of fit. See our Fabric Partners

        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.