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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We dispatch 4 times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday. For more details see our Shipping Policy. Please be aware customs processing may affect delivery estimates and are outside of our control.
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40s Dressing/Nightgown
WOMEN'S NIGHTGOWN. The V-shaped neckline may be collarless or finished with revers. Style 1 is sleeveless. Style II is made with long sleeves gathered to wristbands. Dart seams release gathers above the waistline and a ribbon belt adjusts the fullness.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 34 (Vintage size)
Bust: 34” (86.4cm)
Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
Hip: 37” (94cm)
Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of,
Night Gown: 52 ½” (133.4cm)
Width Around Lower edge of,
Night Gown: 66 ¾” (169.6cm)
Sleeve Circumference: 14” (35.6cm)
½” TURN UP FOR HEM
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread 100 yds.; snap fasteners – Style II Long Sleeve; buttons – Style II – 6 (3/8” diam.); Braid – Style II button loops – optional; ½” wide lace edging
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
MATERIAL REQUIRED – WITHOUT NAP OR UP OR DOWN DESIGN
NOTE: Additional fabric is required when: - not pre-shrunk – matching stripes – for extra seam allowance when fabric ravels.
If this garment is shortened 2”, it will require 1/8 yd. less fabric than yardage given for every size.
STYLE I – SLEEVELESS NIGHT GOWN
35” material, 3 1/8 yds.
39” material, 3 1/8 yds.
50” material, 2 5/8 yds.
LACE EDGING
½” width, 3 yds.
STYLE II – NIGHTGOWN WITH LONG SLEEVES
35” material, 3 7/8 yds.
39” material, 3 ¾ yds.
50” Material, 2 7/8 yds.
LACE EDGING
½” width, 2 ¼ yds.
SLEEVE STIFFENING – 1/8 yd. of 39” taffeta or 44” organdy
STYLE I OR II
TIE BELTS – 2 yds. of 7/8” wide ribbon.
¾” SEAMS – INDICATED BY SMALL *s
½” IS ALLOWED ON OTHER EDGES UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
Additional material is required when – not pre shrunk – matching stripes – for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
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
Chiffon, Georgette, Silk Georgette, Crepe, Organza’s, Poly-viscose blended. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Beginner/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 resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.