Very loose-fitting, slightly flared nightgown, above mid-knee, below mid-calf or evening-length has self-lined yoke, sleeve variations, stitched hem and purchased trim. A,D: below-elbow sleeves. B: sleeveless. C: short sleeves. D: tucks.
Suitable Fabrics
Batiste, Lightweight Broadcloth, Cotton Flannel, Lightweight Satin and Eyelet.
Pattern 6838.
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MISSES/MISSES PETITE NIGHTGOWN |
Very loose-fitting, slightly flared nightgown, above mid-knee, below mid-calf or evening-length has self-lined yoke, sleeve variations, stitched hem and purchased trim. A,D: below-elbow sleeves. B: sleeveless. C: short sleeves. D: tucks. |
NOTIONS: Nightgown A,B,C,D: 3/8" (10mm) Lace Edging, 2 yds. (1.9m) for A,C, 21/2 yds. (2.3m) for B and 11/4 yds. (1.2m) for D. Also for B: 1/2" (13mm) Single Fold Bias Tape and 1/2 yd. (0.5m) of 1/4" (6mm) Ribbon; for C: 1/2 yd. (0.5m) of 1" (25mm) Beaded Eyelet Trim and 1/2 yd. (0.5m) of 1/4" (6mm) Ribbon; for D: 11/2 yds. (1.4m) of 1" (25mm) Beaded Eyelet Trim and 21/2 yds. (2.3m) of 1/4" (6mm) Ribbon. |
FABRICS: Batiste, Lt.wt. Broadcloth, Cotton Flannel, Lt.wt. Satin and Eyelet. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. *with nap. **w/o nap. |
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Fabric widths given in inches. |
MULTI-SIZED FOR CUSTOM FIT |
SIZE |
(XS |
S |
M) |
(L |
XL) |
|
(6 |
8-10 |
12-14) |
(16-18 |
20-22) |
NIGHTGOWN A |
45*/** |
23/4
|
27/8
|
31/8
|
31/8
|
31/8
|
60*/** |
21/8
|
21/8
|
21/8
|
21/8
|
21/2
|
NIGHTGOWN B |
45*/** |
27/8
|
27/8
|
27/8
|
3 |
3 |
60*/** |
23/8
|
23/8
|
23/8
|
23/8
|
3 |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING B |
20, 24 |
1/2
|
1/2
|
1/2
|
3/4
|
7/8
|
NIGHTGOWN C |
45*/** |
33/4
|
37/8
|
37/8
|
41/8
|
41/8
|
60*/** |
3 |
3 |
3 |
31/4
|
33/4
|
NIGHTGOWN D |
45*/** |
37/8
|
4 |
41/4
|
43/8
|
43/8
|
60*/** |
3 |
3 |
31/8
|
33/8
|
4 |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING A,C,D |
20, 24 |
1/2
|
1/2
|
5/8
|
5/8
|
1 |
WIDTHS Lower edge |
A |
64 |
66 |
69 |
73 |
77 |
B |
66 |
68 |
71 |
75 |
79 |
C,D |
70 |
72 |
75 |
79 |
83 |
LENGTHS Finished back from base of your neck |
A |
371/4
|
373/4
|
381/4
|
383/4
|
391/4
|
B |
451/4
|
453/4
|
461/4
|
463/4
|
471/4
|
C,D |
56 |
561/2
|
57 |
571/2
|
58 |
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Fabric widths given in centimeters. |
SIZE |
(XS |
S |
M) |
(L |
XL) |
|
(6 |
8-10 |
12-14) |
(16-18 |
20-22) |
NIGHTGOWN A |
115 */** |
2.6 |
2.7 |
2.9 |
2.9 |
2.9 |
150 */** |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.3 |
NIGHTGOWN B |
115 */** |
2.7 |
2.7 |
2.7 |
2.8 |
2.8 |
150 */** |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.8 |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING B |
51, 61 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.7 |
0.8 |
NIGHTGOWN C |
115 */** |
3.5 |
3.6 |
3.6 |
3.8 |
3.8 |
150 */** |
2.8 |
2.8 |
2.8 |
3.0 |
3.5 |
NIGHTGOWN D |
115 */** |
3.6 |
3.7 |
3.9 |
4.0 |
4.0 |
150 */** |
2.8 |
2.8 |
2.9 |
3.1 |
3.7 |
FUSIBLE INTERFACING A,C,D |
51, 61 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
1.0 |
WIDTHS Lower edge |
A |
163 |
168 |
175 |
185 |
196 |
B |
168 |
173 |
180 |
191 |
201 |
C,D |
178 |
180 |
191 |
201 |
211 |
LENGTHS Finished back from base of your neck |
A |
94.5 |
96 |
97 |
98.5 |
99.5 |
B |
115 |
116 |
117 |
119 |
120 |
C,D |
142 |
143 |
145 |
146 |
147 |