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Slim-Fit Undies -- Vintage Knitted Panties, Camiknickers and Underwear Pattern Book (Weldon's Practical Needlework No. 207)
by Weldons

{softcover, 14 pages, 8x10, 2008, ISBN: 1934268763}

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Originally published in the late 1930s, this book contains a collection of femine undergarment patterns meant to fit snugly under your clothes. This 14 page pattern book includes illustrations and full, detailed instructions for knitting 2 one piece spaghetti strap camiknickers, two piece tank and panties, a fluffy bed jacket, one piece spaghetti strap vest with panties, one piece babydoll look with lace-like trim, fancy rib pattern two piece vest and panties, and charming cosy jacket. One bed jacket is made with crochet.

Length of patterns can be changed by increasing/decreasing rows if you have a specific length preference for your undergarments. Patterns vary in sizes to fit a 33-35 inch bust, 34-36 inch bust, and 32-34 inch bust -- but don't fret if this isn't your size -- we also provide unbound: 

- basic directions for changing the size of a garment.
- instructions for measuring your body for vintage patterns.
- directions for choosing your size based on body measurements
  from the late 1800s through the 1950s when corsets and girdles
  made women thinner.
- fittings guideline chart you can use to adjust patterns to fit
  tighter or looser based on your own preferences of a snug or
  loose fit with your clothing.
- knitting/crochet conversion instructions you can use if you
  like a specific pattern but are not skilled in knitting/crochet
  (or vice versa), you can do what you are familiar with.