This is an E-book and pattern with instructions on how to sew 3 different styles of 1920s negligee robes or coats WITHOUT USING A PAPER 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 exact 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 E-booklet, no printing is required.

HOWEVER: Some are intimidated by this type of method, so in addition to the e-book showing you how, we have also now included a fully drafted, print-at-home pdf pattern in two size ranges, so that you can print, tape, cut, and sew within your comfort zone or experience level.

We have also completely rewritten the original 1927 source material to clarify and make this as easy and fun as possible.

A printed version of the e-book is also available here:
www.etsy.com/listing/222409196

Fabric requirements:
Please see the 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.

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 would like to read more on this topic, a great article can be found at Dismantle:
https://dismantlemag.com/2019/07/22/dress-code-kimono-cultural-appropriation/


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Printing a PDF is easy. Just open, hit print, and make sure that your printer scale is set to 100% (this should be the default setting in most cases).

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