This pattern is highly recommend to learn Heirloom Sewing on. It's just like the pillow pattern so you get to learn and try out all the techniques but in the end you have something to wear. You can order your fabric based on the yardages below and order our Heirloom Nightie Lace Kit to make it easy to get started. Size 6 - 16 included.
Notions: Size 60/8 machine needles, Madiera 80W 100% Cotton Thread (one White to match lace, one to match the colour of the fabric), and a 1.6/70 or 2.5/80 twin needle for pintucks.
Yardages
For true heirloom quality use Cotton Batiste (100% cotton) or a good quality Imperial Batiste (65% polyester, 35% cotton).
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Size
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Small
(8-10)
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Medium
(12-14)
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Large
(16-18)
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Bust
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34 - 35 1/2"
86 - 90 cm
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37 - 38 1/2"
94 - 98 cm
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40 - 41 1/2"
102 - 106 cm
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Waist
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24 1/2"
62 - 65 cm
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27 - 28 1/2"
68 - 72 cm
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30 1/4" - 32 1/4"
77 - 82 cm
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Short Gown
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2 3/8 yds.
2.0 M
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2 5/8 yds.
2.40 M
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2 3/4 yds.
2.50 M
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Long Gown
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3 1/4 yds.
2.90 M
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3 1/2 yds.
3.20 M
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3 5/8 yds.
3.30 M
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