PDF Pattern 1940's Bed Jacket and Slippers / Bust 38

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This is a PDF of a vintage pattern available to download and print at home on 8.5 x 11 paper. The file will be delivered electronically via a link sent automatically to the email used during the purchase transaction.

The digital files include: a PDF pattern of full-scale pieces and step-by-step sewing instructions.

Please review document titled "READ FIRST..." to select proper print settings. Proper print settings are a must to ensure accurate sizing of printed pattern.

This same pattern is available in a full-scale paper pattern here.

Pattern Description

1940s Bed jacket and slippers pattern. This bed jacket, also sometimes called a dressing jacket, offers four lacy, ruffled and feminine styles. These jackets are waist length, and worn over one's nightgown or pajamas for warmth. Imagine yourself in bed with your jacket while sipping coffee and working the New York Times crossword.

Style 1 - Designed with inside tucks at the front shoulders and is trimmed with delicate gathered lace. This jacket is shown with long sleeves trimmed in lace.

Style 2 - As with Style 1, inside tucks leave a soft drape of fabric at shoulders. Jacket is finished with a double self-ruffle and pocket. Jacket shown with 3/4 sleeves.

Style 3 - Fashioned with a yoke front and is bound in contrasting color. May be lined or unlined.

Style 4 - Gathered lace edging outlines the front yoke and short sleeve.

The slippers, finished with an open toe, have all edges bound in a contrasting color.

Size Guide

Bust: 38
Finished Back Length of Jacket: 19 ½”

*Fits up to these measurements -- note this is a vintage size description, please reference measurements.

Sewing Notions

Styles 1,2,3,4 - Thread.
Style 1 - Snap fasteners for long sleeves, 1/2" wide ribbon, 2" wide lace edging.
Style 3 - Contrasting thread.
Style 4 - 1-1/4" wide ribbon, 1" wide lace edging.
Slippers - Matching thread; contrast thread, inner sole.

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