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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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1940s Princess Cut Negligee
WOMEN’S NEGLIGEE: The back is cut in princess panels and the fronts are gathered for a soft, graceful effect. The square shoulder yoke is faced and edged with lace or self-fabric ruffles, repeated for a sleeve cuff treatment. Loops and buttons or a bow, fastens the neckline. Tie ends which belt the front are optional.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 12 (Vintage size)
Bust: 30” (76.2cm)
Waist: 25” (63.5cm)
Hip: 33" (84cm)
Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of,
Negligee: 54” (137.2cm)
Width Around Lower Edge of,
Negligee: 74” (188cm)
½” TURN UP FOR HEM ON NEGLIGEE
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
MATCHING THREAD – 150 yds. LONG SLEEVE OPENING – snap fasteners. FRONT OPENINGS – (Optional) – 2 buttons (1/4” diam.). TRIANGULAR SHOULDER PADS – (Optional).
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
MATERIAL REQUIRED
WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN
NOTE: Additional material is required when: - not pre-shrunk – matching stripes – for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
If this garment is shortened 2” it will require 1/8 yd. less fabric than yardage given for every size of Style I and II.
STYLE I WITH RUFFLE OF SELD MATERIAL
35” material, 5 1/8 yds.
39” material, 4 5/8 yds.
41” material, 4 3/8 yds.
STYLE II WITH LACE RUFFLE
35” material, 4 ¾ yds.
39” material, 4 1/8 yds.
41” material, 4 yds.
LACE RUFFLE FOR NECK – 3 ½ yds. of 3 ½” wide lace.
LACE RUFFLE FOR SLEEVES – 1 yd. of 2 ½” wide lace.
STYLE I AND II
TRIANGLE SHAPED SHOULDER PADS – ¼ yd. of 35” muslin or use purchased pads.
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
Cotton, Fleece, Silk, Wool, Linen, Cotton, Polyester blend, Rayon, Linen, Satin, Cashmere. See our Fabric Partners
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.
