40s High-Waist Knickers

Rare 40s ladies panties. In two styles, with or without elasticated waist and lace hem.

Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern

Skill Level: Beginner

Size Guide

Waist: 28” (71.1cm)
Hips: 37” (94cm)

Notions

Matching Sewing Cotton or Silk, Buttons, Elastic

Fabric Amount

Note: View A straight cut suitable for Celanese Locknit & Nylon Tricot only. View A bias cut suitable for Silks and Rayons.
MATERIALS REQUIRED.
Without Nap or up or down Design.

View A (Cut Straight)
36” Material, 7/8 yd.
View A (Cut on Bias)
36” Material, 7/8 yd.
View A (Cut on Straight)
48” Material, 5/8 yd.
View B (Cut on Straight)
36” Material, 1 1/8 yds.
Finished Length of Side Seam, View A: 10 ½”
Finished Length of Side Seam, View B: 12 ½”

½” Turnings are allowed on all seams.

Recommended Fabrics

Washing Silks, Rayons, Nylon, Tricot, Celanese Locknit 

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.