Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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40s Elegant Lingerie Pattern
Making clingy clothes a thing of the past in these lady's slip or nightdress in two styles. With a dart fitted bust and shoulder straps, lace edging is optional.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 34 (Vintage size)
Waist: 28” (71cm)
Hip (7” below normal waist-line): 37” (94cm)
Bust (Place tape over fullest part, slightly higher in back): 34” (86cm)
Sleeve length (underarm): 17 ½” (44.5cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Bias bra sections. Front and back panel. Lace trimming, optional.
YARDAGE (WITHOUT NAP |) (See Note)
Size: 16 (Vintage Size)
Bust:34” (86cm)
VIEW A
39”, 1 7/8 yds.
42”, 1 7/8 yds.
1 ½” Lace, 2 ½ yds.
Narrow Lace Edging, 1 ½ yds.
VIEW B
35”, 2 3/8 yds.
39”, 2 yds.
Length of slip at centre-back from natural neckline(“), 42” (106.7cm)
NOTE: Bra is cut bias.
Width at lower edge of slip in size 16 is 57” (about 1 ½ yds.)
1! Hem allowed on View B.
| Without nap or pile, or with design in both directions.
Above requirements do not allow for shrinkage.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Silk, Satins, Velvet, Chiffon, Rayons, Crepe de-chine, Voile, Soft cottons. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
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.