Description

This is a PAPER BOOKLET with instructions on how to sew several different styles of 1920s negligee robes or coats without having to draft a sewing pattern. The instructions are quite simple and will make sense to an intermediate or above sewing enthusiast. Instructions include how to make the designs to your own measurements, just by tracing out a few chalk lines on a folded length of fabric! Year: 1927. The original source material included suggestions as to how to make the pattern up as a beach cover-up, or as a negligee robe for the boudoir. SIZING: This pattern booklet includes instructions on how to make this pattern for your own measurements - so it can be made in any size! Difficulty level: Intermediate. You will be able to sew a complete robe or coat using this booklet, no printing or pattern drafting is required! We have also completely rewritten the original 1927 source material to clarify and make this as easy and fun as possible. In a hurry? A digital version of this pattern is available from our website. Fabric requirements: Please see photos. The design is one size fits most. For bust sizes under 38”, 36-39” wide fabric should suffice. For larger bust sizes, simply go with fabric 40" or wider. As always, we suggest you make a muslin to determine fit, and compare your measurements to the lengths of fabric folded on your table once marked out, but before cutting. Pattern type - Patternless cutting: The Patternless-Cutting type of pattern is typically seen in our 1920’s sewing patterns. This type of pattern is not the sort that you lay out on fabric and cut out. These patterns are a set of very detailed instructions, diagrams, and illustrations that show you how to mark out your “pattern” on a piece of fabric laid out on your table. You use your own measurements to get an exact fit, and there is no printing, drafting, or taping involved. A few thoughts on the cultural appropriation of the kimono: You may have found this pattern while searching for the iconic "kimono" robe so popular in the 1920s. In the past, the kimono garment has been co-opted by western cultures for varying reasons, and it has often been used without thought, respect, or sensitivity to the rich histories of other cultures. That is part of why we do not use the word "Kimono" in this pattern, as that word can be part of the problem. The 1920s often also called this style a "Negligee" which is a far more appropriate term to use for this garment. We're not here to tell you how to sew, but we do humbly ask that as you use this pattern, you do so with some sensitivity and forethought into how you present your work, and what you chose to call it. If you prefer a "traditional" printable pattern that is ready to cut and sew, you might wish to purchase Depew #2022 instead. The printed version of this book does NOT come with a full-sized sewing pattern. By purchasing this booklet, you agree that you have read and understood the full listing description, and have asked any and all questions before purchase. Please note, we do not offer refunds on patterns and e-books in cases where the buyer failed to read the full listing description. Digital Reproduction Copyright 2020 - Mrs. Depew Vintage LLC. All Rights Reserved. PLEASE NOTE: This is a professionally printed REPRODUCTION pattern booklet - not an original. All of our reproductions are updated by a professional graphic artist and printed on high-quality paper. Please read the entire description carefully as we have a very strict NO RETURNS policy on sewing patterns and E-books. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have, we're happy to help!