1940s Pattern, Women's Nightgown, Dress, Various Styles

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.

Skill Level: Beginner

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)

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

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.

Recommended Fabrics

Chiffon, Georgette, Silk Georgette, Crepe, Organza’s, Poly-viscose blended.

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.