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  • Includes a bias-cut slip (in two lengths) and camisole, plus a matching pair of tap pants (i.e. French knickers)
  • With detailed instructions for slinky, bias-cut fabrics and lace
  • Available in 2 size ranges: 2-20 and 18-34. Not sure which range to choose? Learn about our two size ranges here.
  • Includes a fully illustrated booklet with fabric shopping recommendations, fitting advice, and ideas to take your garments to the next level.
  • You will receive PDF files to print at home (tiled) or at a copy shop (A0).
  • Sew along with the Slip and Camisole companion video on YouTube.
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    You deserve only the fanciest of underpinnings! The Foundations Collection Slip, Camisole, and Tap Pants sewing pattern is a vintage-inspired bias-cut fantasy come to life!

    Charm Patterns Foundations Collection Slip, Camisole, and Tap Pants sewing pattern line art

    Charts

    Not sure which size range to choose? Learn more about our two size ranges here.

    Sizes 2-20

    Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
    High Bust 29 in 31 in 33 in 35 in 37 in 39 in 41 in 43 in 45 in 47 in
    73.7 cm 78.4 cm 83.8 cm 88.9 cm 93.9 cm 99 cm 104.1 cm 109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm
    Bust
    A cup    		 30.5 in 32.5 in 34.5 in 36.5 in 38.5 in 40.5 in 42.5 in 44.5 in 46.5 in 48.5 in
    77.5 cm 82.5 cm 87.6 cm 92.7 cm 97.8 cm 102.9 cm 107.9 cm 113 cm 118.1 cm 123.1 cm
    Bust B/C cup 31 in 33 in 35 in 37 in 39 in 41 in 43 in 45 in 47 in 49 in
    78.7 cm 83.8 cm 88.9 cm 94 cm 99 cm 104.2 cm 109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm 124.4 cm
    Bust D/DD cup 32 in 34 in 36 in 38 in 40 in 42 in 44 in 46 in 48 in 50 in
    81.3 cm 86.4 cm 91.4 cm 96.5 cm 101.6 cm 106.7 cm 111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm
    Bust F/G
    cup    		 33 in 35 in 37 in 39 in 41 in 43 in 45 in 47 in 49 in 51 in
    83.8 cm 88.9 cm 94 cm 99 cm 104.2 cm 109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm 124.4 cm 129.5 cm
    Bust
    H cup    		 34 in 36 in 38 in 40 in 42 in 44 in 46 in 48 in 50 in 52 in
    86.4 cm 91.4 cm 96.5 cm 101.6 cm 106.7 cm 111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132 cm
    Waist 24 in 26 in 28 in 30 in 32 in 34 in 36 in 38 in 40 in 42 in
    61 cm 66 cm 71.1 cm 76.2 cm 81.3 cm 86.4 cm 91.4 cm 96.5 cm 101.6 cm 109.2 cm
    Hips 36 in 38 in 40 in 42 in 44 in 46 in 48 in 50 in 52 in 54 in
    91.4 cm 96.5 cm 101.6 cm 106.7 cm 111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132 cm 137.1 cm

    Sizes 18-34

    Size 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
    High Bust 39.5 in 41.5 in 43.5 in 45.5 in 47.5 in 49.5 in 51.5 in 53.5 in 55.5 in
    100.3 cm 105.4 cm 110.5 cm 115.6 cm 120.7 cm 125.7 cm 130.8 cm 135.9 cm 141 cm
    Bust A cup 42.5 in 44.5 in 46.5 in 48.5 in 50.5 in 52.5 in 54.5 in 56.5 in 58.5 in
    108 cm 113 cm 118.1 cm 123.2 cm 128.3 cm 133.4 cm 138.4 cm 143.5 cm 148.6 cm
    Bust B/C cup 43 in 45 in 47 in 49 in 51 in 53 in 55 in 57 in 59 in
    109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm 124.5 cm 129.5 cm 134.6 cm 139.7 cm 144.8 cm 149.9 cm
    Bust D/DD cup 44 in 46 in 48 in 50 in 52 in 54 in 56 in 58 in 60 in
    111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132.1 cm 137.2 cm 142.2 cm 147.3 cm 152.4 cm
    Bust F/G cup 45 in 47 in 49 in 51 in 53 in 55 in 57 in 59 in 61 in
    114.3 cm 119.4 cm 124.5 cm 129.5 cm 134.6 cm 139.7 cm 144.8 cm 149.9 cm 154.9 cm
    Bust H cup 46 in 48 in 50 in 52 in 54 in 56 in 58 in 60 in 62 in
    116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132.1 cm 137.2 cm 142.2 cm 147.3 cm 152.4 cm 157.5 cm
    Waist 40 in 42 in 44 in 46 in 48 in 50 in 52 in 54 in 56 in
    101.6 cm 106.7 cm 111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132.1 cm 137.2 cm 142.2 cm
    Hips 48 in 50 in 52 in 54 in 56 in 58 in 60 in 62 in 64 in
    121.9 cm 127 cm 132.1 cm 137.2 cm 142.2 cm 147.3 cm 152.4 cm 157.5 cm 162.6 cm
    Piece Name Sizes 2-10 Sizes 12-20 Sizes 18-24 Sizes 26-34
    Full-length Slip, Fabric (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
    60 in
    		 3-1/8 yd 3-1/2 yd 3-5/8 yd 4 yd
    2.8 m 3.2 m 3.3 m 3.7 m
    Knee-length Slip, Fabric (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
    45 in
    		 2-7/8 yd 3-3/8 yd 3-3/8 yd 3-3/4 yd
    2.6 m 3.1 m 3.1 m 3.4 m
    60 in
    		 2-3/8 yd 2-3/4 yd 2-3/4 yd 3-1/8 yd
    2.2 m 2.5 m 2.5 m 2.8 m
    Camisole, Fabric (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
    45 in
    		 1-3/8 yd 1-7/8 yd 1-7/8 yd 2-1/8 yd
    1.3 m 1.7 m 1.7 m 1.9 m
    60 in
    		 1-1/4 yd 1-1/2 yd 1-1/2 yd 1-3/4 yd
    1.1 m 1.4 m 1.4 m 1.6 m

    Piece Name Sizes 2-10 Sizes 12-20 Sizes 18-24 Sizes 26-34
    Tap Pants, Fabric (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
    45 in
    		 1-1/2 yd 1-3/4 yd 1-7/8 yd 2-1/4 yd
    1.4 m 1.6 m 1.7 m 2.1 m
    60 in
    		 1-1/8 yd 1-1/2 yd 1-1/2 yd 1-7/8 yd
    1 m 1.4 m 1.4 m 1.7 m
    Tap Pants, Interfacing (16)
    2 inches by 8 inches (5 cm by 20.3 cm) for all sizes
    Tap Pants, Natural Fiber Lining (14)
    7 inches by 10 inches (18 cm by 25.4 cm) for all sizes

     

    Sizes 2-20

    Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
    Bust A
    		 33.25 in 34.75 in 36.25 in 37.75 in 39.25 in 40.75 in 42.25 in 43.75 in 45.25 in 46.75 in
    84.5 cm 88.3 cm 92.1 cm 95.9 cm 99.7 cm 103.5 cm 107.3 cm 111.1 cm 114.9 cm 118.7 cm
    Bust B/C
    		 33.75 in 35.25 in 36.75 in 38.25 in 39.75 in 41.25 in 42.75 in 44.25 in 45.75 in 47.25 in
    85.7 cm 89.5 cm 93.3 cm 97.2 cm 101 cm 104.8 cm 108.6 cm 112.4 cm 116.2 cm 120 cm
    Bust D/DD
    		 34.75 in 36.25 in 37.75 in 39.25 in 40.75 in 42.25 in 43.75 in 45.25 in 46.75 in 48.25 in
    88.3 cm 92.1 cm 95.9 cm 99.7 cm 103.5 cm 107.3 cm 111.1 cm 114.9 cm 118.7 cm 122.6 cm
    Bust F/G
    		 35.75 in 37.25 in 38.75 in 40.25 in 41.75 in 43.25 in 44.75 in 46.25 in 47.75 in 49.25 in
    90.8 cm 94.6 cm 98.4 cm 102.2 cm 106 cm 109.9 cm 113.7 cm 117.5 cm 121.3 cm 125.1 cm
    Bust H
    		 36.75 in 38.25 in 39.75 in 41.25 in 42.75 in 44.25 in 45.75 in 47.25 in 48.75 in 50.25 in
    93.3 cm 97.2 cm 101 cm 104.8 cm 108.6 cm 112.4 cm 116.2 cm 120 cm 123.8 cm 127.6 cm
    Waist
    		 31 in 32.5 in 34 in 35.5 in 37 in 38.5 in 40 in 41.5 in 43 in 44.5 in
    78.7 cm 82.6 cm 86.4 cm 90.2 cm 94 cm 97.8 cm 101.6 cm 105.4 cm 109.2 cm 113 cm
    Hip
    		 39.25 in 40.75 in 42.25 in 43.75 in 45.25 in 46.75 in 48.25 in 49.75 in 51.25 in 52.75 in
    99.7 cm 103.5 cm 107.3 cm 111.1 cm 114.9 cm 118.7 cm 122.6 cm 126.4 cm 130.2 cm 134 cm

    Sizes 18-34

    Size 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
    Bust A/B
    		 46.75 in 48.25 in 49.75 in 51.25 in 52.75 in 54.25 in 55.75 in 57.25 in 58.75 in
    118.7 cm 122.6 cm 126.4 cm 130.2 cm 134 cm 137.8 cm 141.6 cm 145.4 cm 149.2 cm
    Bust C
    		 47.25 in 48.75 in 50.25 in 51.75 in 53.25 in 54.75 in 56.25 in 57.75 in 59.25 in
    120 cm 123.8 cm 127.6 cm 131.4 cm 135.3 cm 139.1 cm 142.9 cm 146.7 cm 150.5 cm
    Bust D/DD
    		 48.25 in 49.75 in 51.25 in 52.75 in 54.25 in 55.75 in 57.25 in 58.75 in 60.25 in
    122.6 cm 126.4 cm 130.2 cm 134 cm 137.8 cm 141.6 cm 145.4 cm 149.2 cm 153 cm
    Bust F/G
    		 49.25 in 50.75 in 52.25 in 53.75 in 55.25 in 56.75 in 58.25 in 59.75 in 61.25 in
    125.1 cm 128.9 cm 132.7 cm 136.5 cm 140.3 cm 144.1 cm 148 cm 151.8 cm 155.6 cm
    Bust H
    		 50.25 in 51.75 in 53.25 in 54.75 in 56.25 in 57.75 in 59.25 in 60.75 in 62.25 in
    127.6 cm 131.4 cm 135.3 cm 139.1 cm 142.9 cm 146.7 cm 150.5 cm 154.3 cm 158.1 cm
    Waist
    		 45 in 46.5 in 48 in 49.5 in 51 in 52.5 in 54 in 55.5 in 57 in
    114.3 cm 118.1 cm 121.9 cm 125.7 cm 129.5 cm 133.4 cm 137.2 cm 141 cm 144.8 cm
    Hip
    		 52 in 53.5 in 55 in 56.5 in 58 in 59.5 in 61 in 62.5 in 64 in
    132.1 cm 135.9 cm 139.7 cm 143.5 cm 147.3 cm 151.1 cm 154.9 cm 158.8 cm 162.6 cm

    Sizes 2-20

    Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
    Waist
    		 25 in 27 in 29 in 31 in 33 in 35 in 37 in 39 in 41 in 43 in
    63.5 cm 68.6 cm 73.7 cm 78.7 cm 83.8 cm 88.9 cm 94 cm 99.1 cm 104.1 cm 109.2 cm
    Hips
    		 37.75 in 39.75 in 41.75 in 43.75 in 45.75 in 47.75 in 49.75 in 51.75 in 53.75 in 55.75 in
    95.9 cm 101 cm 106 cm 111.1 cm 116.2 cm 121.3 cm 126.4 cm 131.4 cm 136.5 cm 141.6 cm
    Total Rise
    		 25.5 in 26 in 26.5 in 27 in 27.5 in 28 in 28.5 in 29 in 29.5 in 30 in
    64.8 cm 66 cm 67.3 cm 68.6 cm 69.9 cm 71.1 cm 72.4 cm 73.7 cm 74.9 cm 76.2 cm

    Sizes 18-34

    Size 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
    Waist
    		 41 in 43 in 45 in 47 in 49 in 51 in 53 in 55 in 57 in
    104.1 cm 109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm 124.5 cm 129.5 cm 134.6 cm 139.7 cm 144.8 cm
    Hips
    		 50.75 in 52.75 in 54.75 in 56.75 in 58.75 in 60.75 in 62.75 in 64.75 in 66.75 in
    128.9 cm 134 cm 139.1 cm 144.1 cm 149.2 cm 154.3 cm 159.4 cm 164.5 cm 169.5 cm
    Total Rise
    		 29 in 29.75 in 30.25 in 31 in 31.5 in 32.25 in 32.75 in 33.5 in 34 in
    73.7 cm 75.6 cm 76.8 cm 78.7 cm 80 cm 81.9 cm 83.2 cm 85.1 cm 86.4 cm

    Fabric Notes

    We recommend lightweight drapey fabrics in natural fibers that will be soft against your skin: rayon challis, Bemberg/cupro, and viscose; soft cottons like lawn, sateen, and voile; nylon tricot; and silk crepe de chine, habotai, or charmeuse. Cotton or rayon lining fabrics and lightweight silk/cotton blends are also a good choice.

    We recommend against using polyester fabrics for this project, since man-made fibers will trap heat and moisture against your skin.

    For the tap pants gusset: we recommend natural fiber woven or jersey fabric. Cotton, bamboo, and silk are all appropriate.

    For the tap pants interfacing: we recommend fusible lightweight or very lightweight woven or tricot interfacing for the button guard on the tap pants. For sheer fabrics and lace, we recommend underlining the button guard with silk organza in your skin tone instead.

    For the optional lace: we recommend any non-stretch, light- to medium-weight lace. Lace appliqués, lace yardage, and lace trims are all wonderful options!

    Slip & Camisole Supplies

    • Fabric for the slip or camisole
    • Lace (optional)
    • Thread to match
    • Two 3/8-inch (1 cm) bra sliders
    • Two 3/8-inch (1 cm) bra rings
    • Loop-turning tool

    Tap Pants Supplies

    • Fabric for the tap pants
    • Cotton or natural fiber fabric for the gusset lining
    • Lace (optional)
    • Thread to match
    • Lightweight fusible interfacing (look for woven or tricot types)
    • 1-1/4-inch-wide (3.2 cm) fusible stay tape to stabilize the buttonholes (alternatively, cut a strip from a scrap of fusible interfacing yardage)
    • 1 to 2 yards (0.9 to 1.8 m) of 3/8-inch-wide (1 cm) twill tape to stabilize the waistline
    • Six 1/4-inch (6 mm) buttons
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  • Includes a comfortable and dramatically effective Waist Cincher
  • With a multi-tiered petticoat in one or three layers (for extra fluff!)
  • Available in 2 size ranges: 2-20 and 18-34. Not sure which range to choose? Learn about our two size ranges here.
  • Includes a fully illustrated booklet with fabric shopping recommendations, fitting advice, and ideas to take your garments to the next level.
  • You will receive PDF files to print at home (tiled) or at a copy shop (A0).
  • Sew along with the Waist Cincher companion video on YouTube.
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    Ooh la la! Let’s make something fancy to wear underneath all of your favorite dresses. The Foundations Waist Cincher and Petticoat are key additions to your vintage-inspired wardrobe, helping you to create the perfect fit and flare silhouette!

    Charm Foundations Waist Cincher and Petticoat line art

    Charts

    Not sure which size range to choose? Learn more about our two size ranges here.

    Sizes 2-20

    Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
    High Bust 29 in 31 in 33 in 35 in 37 in 39 in 41 in 43 in 45 in 47 in
    73.7 cm 78.4 cm 83.8 cm 88.9 cm 93.9 cm 99 cm 104.1 cm 109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm
    Bust
    A cup    		 30.5 in 32.5 in 34.5 in 36.5 in 38.5 in 40.5 in 42.5 in 44.5 in 46.5 in 48.5 in
    77.5 cm 82.5 cm 87.6 cm 92.7 cm 97.8 cm 102.9 cm 107.9 cm 113 cm 118.1 cm 123.1 cm
    Bust B/C cup 31 in 33 in 35 in 37 in 39 in 41 in 43 in 45 in 47 in 49 in
    78.7 cm 83.8 cm 88.9 cm 94 cm 99 cm 104.2 cm 109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm 124.4 cm
    Bust D/DD cup 32 in 34 in 36 in 38 in 40 in 42 in 44 in 46 in 48 in 50 in
    81.3 cm 86.4 cm 91.4 cm 96.5 cm 101.6 cm 106.7 cm 111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm
    Bust F/G
    cup    		 33 in 35 in 37 in 39 in 41 in 43 in 45 in 47 in 49 in 51 in
    83.8 cm 88.9 cm 94 cm 99 cm 104.2 cm 109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm 124.4 cm 129.5 cm
    Bust
    H cup    		 34 in 36 in 38 in 40 in 42 in 44 in 46 in 48 in 50 in 52 in
    86.4 cm 91.4 cm 96.5 cm 101.6 cm 106.7 cm 111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132 cm
    Waist 24 in 26 in 28 in 30 in 32 in 34 in 36 in 38 in 40 in 42 in
    61 cm 66 cm 71.1 cm 76.2 cm 81.3 cm 86.4 cm 91.4 cm 96.5 cm 101.6 cm 109.2 cm
    Hips 36 in 38 in 40 in 42 in 44 in 46 in 48 in 50 in 52 in 54 in
    91.4 cm 96.5 cm 101.6 cm 106.7 cm 111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132 cm 137.1 cm

    Sizes 18-34

    Size 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
    High Bust 39.5 in 41.5 in 43.5 in 45.5 in 47.5 in 49.5 in 51.5 in 53.5 in 55.5 in
    100.3 cm 105.4 cm 110.5 cm 115.6 cm 120.7 cm 125.7 cm 130.8 cm 135.9 cm 141 cm
    Bust A cup 42.5 in 44.5 in 46.5 in 48.5 in 50.5 in 52.5 in 54.5 in 56.5 in 58.5 in
    108 cm 113 cm 118.1 cm 123.2 cm 128.3 cm 133.4 cm 138.4 cm 143.5 cm 148.6 cm
    Bust B/C cup 43 in 45 in 47 in 49 in 51 in 53 in 55 in 57 in 59 in
    109.2 cm 114.3 cm 119.4 cm 124.5 cm 129.5 cm 134.6 cm 139.7 cm 144.8 cm 149.9 cm
    Bust D/DD cup 44 in 46 in 48 in 50 in 52 in 54 in 56 in 58 in 60 in
    111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132.1 cm 137.2 cm 142.2 cm 147.3 cm 152.4 cm
    Bust F/G cup 45 in 47 in 49 in 51 in 53 in 55 in 57 in 59 in 61 in
    114.3 cm 119.4 cm 124.5 cm 129.5 cm 134.6 cm 139.7 cm 144.8 cm 149.9 cm 154.9 cm
    Bust H cup 46 in 48 in 50 in 52 in 54 in 56 in 58 in 60 in 62 in
    116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132.1 cm 137.2 cm 142.2 cm 147.3 cm 152.4 cm 157.5 cm
    Waist 40 in 42 in 44 in 46 in 48 in 50 in 52 in 54 in 56 in
    101.6 cm 106.7 cm 111.8 cm 116.8 cm 121.9 cm 127 cm 132.1 cm 137.2 cm 142.2 cm
    Hips 48 in 50 in 52 in 54 in 56 in 58 in 60 in 62 in 64 in
    121.9 cm 127 cm 132.1 cm 137.2 cm 142.2 cm 147.3 cm 152.4 cm 157.5 cm 162.6 cm
    Piece Name Sizes 2-10 Sizes 12-20 Sizes 18-24
    Sizes 26-34
    Waist Cincher, Coutil (1, 4, 5)
    54 and 60 in
    		 5/8 yd 5/8 yd 5/8 yd 5/8 yd
    0.6 m 0.6 m 0.6 m 0.6 m
    Waist Cincher, Power Net (2, 3)
    All widths
    		 3/8 yd 3/8 yd 3/8 yd 3/8 yd
    0.4 m 0.4 m 0.4 m 0.4 m
    Waist Cincher, Fashion Fabric (optional) (1, 4, 5)
    45 in
    		 3/8 yd 1/2 yd 1/2 yd 1/2 yd
    0.4 m 0.5 m 0.5 m 0.5 m
    60 in
    		 3/8 yd 3/8 yd 3/8 yd 3/8 yd
    0.4 m 0.4 m 0.4 m 0.4 m

    Piece Name Sizes 2-10 Sizes 12-20 Sizes 18-24
    Sizes 26-34
    Petticoat Yoke, Fabric (1)
    45 in
    		 7/8 yd 7/8 yd 7/8 yd 7/8 yd
    0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m
    60 in
    		 1/2 yd 7/8 yd 7/8 yd 7/8 yd
    0.5 m 0.8 m 0.8 m 0.8 m
    Petticoat Tiers, Organza (2)
    45 in
    		 7-3/4 yds 9-1/4 yds 8-5/8 yds
    9-3/4 yds
    7.1 m 8.5 m 7.9 m 8.9 m
    60 in
    		 6-1/4 yds 7-3/8 yds 6-7/8 yds
    7-7/8 yds
    5.7 m 6.7 m 6.3 m 7.2 m

     

    Sizes 2-20

    Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
    Waist
    		 19 in 20.75 in 22.5 in 24.25 in 26 in 27.75 in 29.5 in 31.25 in 33 in 34.75 in
    48.3 cm 52.7 cm 57.2 cm 61.6 cm 66 cm 70.5 cm 74.9 cm 79.4 cm 83.8 cm 88.3 cm
    CF Height
    		 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in
    20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm
    CB Height
    		 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in
    20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm

    Sizes 18-34

    Size 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
    Waist
    		 33.25 in 35 in 36.75 in 38.5 in 40.25 in 42 in 43.75 in 45.5 in 47.25 in
    84.1 cm 88.6 cm 93 cm 97.5 cm 101.9 cm 106.4 cm 110.8 cm 115.3 cm 119.7 cm
    CF Height
    		 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in 8.25 in
    20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm 20.6 cm
    CB Height
    		 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in 8 in
    20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm 20.3 cm

    Sizes 2-20

    Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
    Waist
    		 21.5 in  23.5 in 25.25 in 27 in 28.75 in 30.5 in 32.5 in 34.25 in 36 in 37.75 in
    54.9 cm 59.4 cm 64 cm 68.6 cm 73.2 cm 77.7 cm 82.3 cm 86.9 cm 91.4 cm 96 cm
    CB Length
    		 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in
    73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm
    Sweep
    		 736 in 768 in 800 in 832 in 864 in 896 in 928 in 960 in 992 in 1024 in
    1869.4 cm 1950.7 cm 2032 cm 2113.3 cm 2194.6 cm 2275.8 cm 2357.1 cm 2438.4 cm 2519.7 cm 2601 cm

    Sizes 18-34

    Size 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
    Waist
    		 36 in 37.75 in 39.5 in 41.5 in 43.25 in 45 in 46.75 in 48.5 in 50.5 in
    91.4 cm 96 cm 100.6 cm 105.2 cm 109.7 cm 114.3 cm 118.9 cm 123.4 cm 128 cm
    CB Length
    		 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in 29 in
    73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm 73.7 cm
    Sweep
    		 992 in 1024 in 1056 in 1088 in 1120 in 1152 in 1184 in 1216 in 1248 in
    2519.7 cm 2601 cm 2682.2 cm 2763.5 cm 2844.8 cm 2926.1 cm 3007.4 cm 3088.6 cm
    3169.9 cm

    Fabric Notes

    The Waist Cincher requires specialty fabrics: cotton coutil and heavyweight power net are required, and recommended fabric sources are included in the instructions booklet. If desired, a medium-weight woven may be used as a fashion fabric, in addition to the coutil and power net. Fashion fabric recommendations include: silk taffeta, dupioni, satin, and shantung; cotton broadcloth and sateen; or a natural-fiber brocade. 

    Recommended fabrics for the Petticoat include: lightweight cottons like batiste, lawn, and voile; rayon challis; and silk crepe de chine or charmeuse for the petticoat yoke. For the tiers of the petticoat, we recommend lightweight-wovens that will be soft against your skin like silk or synthetic organza or organdy. Chiffon can also be used, but it will create a softer petticoat with less structure. 

    Waist Cincher Supplies

    • Coutil fabric
    • Heavyweight power net fabric
    • Fashion fabric (optional)
    • Thread to match
    • Eight 7-1/2 in (19 cm) lengths of 1/4-in-wide (6 mm) flat steel boning
    • 2 yards (1.8 m) of 1/4-in-wide (6 mm) spiral steel boning
    • Metal cutters and pliers
    • Boning tips or Teflon tape
    • 1 yard (0.9 m) of 3/8-in-wide (1 cm) boning casing/channeling
    • 1 yard (0.9 m) of 3/4-in-wide (1.9 cm) twill tape
    • Twenty size 00 (5.1 mm) grommets and washers
    • Grommet setting tool
    • 2 to 3-1/2 yards (1.8 to 3.2 m) of 1/4-in-wide (6 mm) picot elastic
    • 5 to 8 yards (4.5 to 7.3 m) of 3/8-in-wide (1 cm) sturdy ribbon or 1/4-in-wide (6 mm) corset lacing

    PICOT ELASTIC NOTE: the plain, flat portion of the elastic (without the picots) should measure ¼-in-wide (6 mm). Different suppliers will measure and label their picot elastic differently. Before cutting your pattern pieces, compare your picot elastic width to what is recommended, measuring just the regular elastic portion (not including the picots). If your elastic is smaller or larger than ¼-in (6 mm), you will need to alter the upper and lower seam allowances of the Waist Cincher accordingly.

    Petticoat Supplies

    • Fabric for the petticoat yoke
    • Fabric for the petticoat tiers
    • Thread to match
    • 1 to 2 yards (0.9 to 1.8 m) of 1-in-wide (1.3 cm) flat no-roll elastic
    • One 3/4-in (9.5 cm) flat button (optional, for the adjustable waistband)
    • A sewing machine ruffler foot (you’ll thank us!)
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