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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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40s Quick & Easy Princess Slip
Lingerie that will take you from day though to night. A daytime slip with shoulder straps and lace trim or a full length slip. View C has built-up shoulders whereas view D is strapless. All versions are quick and easy to cut and sew.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 36” (91cm) Waist: 30” (76cm) Hips: 39” (99cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
If desired hooks and eyes for underarm opening, matching thread, 2yards of feathered boming for view D.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Yardage for Bust 36” (91cm)
View A Shorter Length
35” Fabric (without Nap) 3 1/8 yards
39” Fabric (without Nap) 2 5/8 yards
42” Fabric (without Nap) 2.5 yards
View B Long Length
39” Fabric (without Nap) 3 ¾ yards
View A & B
3” Lace Edging 5/8 yards
View C Shorter Length
35” Fabric (without Nap) 3 1/8 yards
39” Fabric (without Nap) 27/8 yards
View D Long Length
39” Fabric (without Nap) 3 5/8 yards
42” Fabric (without Nap) 3 ¼ yards
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
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 |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Suggested Fabrics
View A – Nainsook, Batiste, Cambric, Crepe, Rayons, Satin, Taffeta, Nylon, Lace Edging
View B – Satin, Taffeta, Crepe, Rayons, Nylon, Lace Edging
View C- Cambric, Nainsook, Batiste, Crepe, Taffeta, Rayons
View D- Taffeta, Satin, Crepe
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Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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. Please note the original pattern has a black and white cover.
