1920s Combination Underwear Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 0501
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This 1920s Combination Underwear Sewing Pattern recreates a practical, historically accurate chemise and drawers set. Designed for wear under corsets or bandeaus, it’s perfect for 1920s costuming or everyday vintage-inspired sewing. Multi-size 10–16.
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1920s Combination Underwear Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 0501
$16.00
This 1920s Combination Underwear Sewing Pattern recreates a practical, historically accurate chemise and drawers set. Designed for wear under corsets or bandeaus, it’s perfect for 1920s costuming or everyday vintage-inspired sewing. Multi-size 10–16.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
This 1920s Combination Underwear Sewing Pattern is an original Past Patterns design
This historically accurate 1920s Combination Underwear Sewing Pattern recreates a period undergarment also known as a step-in chemise. The garment combines panties and a camisole into one easy-to-wear piece, suitable for layering beneath 1920s dresses or under structured garments like corsets or bandeaus. Originally worn both by women who embraced modern styles and those who maintained older practices, this combination was adaptable for varying body types and fashion preferences.
Historical Context
During the 1920s, the silhouette of women’s fashion shifted dramatically toward straight lines and boyish shapes. However, not all women abandoned corsets or heavy foundation garments. Mature women, especially those used to earlier styles, continued to wear structured underlayers. This 1920s Combination Underwear Sewing Pattern reflects that transitional moment—accommodating both corset wearers and younger women who opted for bandeaus under lightweight chemises. These garments were often made of silk, cotton, or wool blends, and fastened in the back with a tab that buttoned forward, providing practical closure while maintaining comfort.
For deeper reading on undergarments of the era, you may enjoy this independent review: “History Under Cover: My 1920s Tap Pants”.
What’s Included in This 1920s Combination Underwear Sewing Pattern
- Multi-size pattern (10–16):
- Size 10: Bust 33½" | Waist 25½" | Hips 35½"
- Size 12: Bust 35" | Waist 27" | Hips 37"
- Size 14: Bust 36½" | Waist 28½" | Hips 38½"
- Size 16: Bust 38" | Waist 30" | Hips 40"
- 36" x 62" computer-generated pattern sheet on 20 lb. white paper
- Detailed construction instructions for the combination, panties, and joining process
- Original Past Patterns cover art and illustrated layout and fabric guides
- Reusable plastic packaging
Suggested Fabrics & Period-Accurate Colors
Our 1920s Combination Underwear Sewing Pattern recommends a variety of period-correct fabrics:
- Silks: Crepe satin, crepe de chine, faille, pussy willow taffeta, Cinderella silk, Molly ‘O Brocade
- Woolens: French flannel, challis, charmen, serapheem, serapheem-ottoman
- Cottons: Rob Roy cloth, poplin, chambray, gingham, satinella, calico, linen, embroidered or crepe textures
Popular period colors included lapis blue, cedarwood, terracotta, shamrock green, bois de rose, falcon gray, and Queenbird purple.
Skill Level: 2/5 – Confident Beginner
This pattern is suitable for sewists with basic garment construction experience. Techniques include button closures, joining top and bottom pieces, and sewing with light- to mid-weight fabrics. The instructions are fully illustrated and designed to guide a confident beginner through the process.
Why Choose Past Patterns?
Every Past Patterns design is meticulously researched and drawn from original garments or period sources. This 1920s Combination Underwear Sewing Pattern reflects both fashion trends and everyday practices of the early Flapper era. We provide patterns printed on durable white paper, with packaging designed for reuse and archival storage. Our commitment to historical authenticity ensures each pattern is a reliable choice for reenactors, costumers, and historical sewists alike.
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Additional information
| Weight | 6 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 2 in |
This item is for single, non-commerical usage. If you want to mass produce items, please contact us.
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You can see 1740 through 1940 fabrics in a book titled "Textile Designs" by Susan Meller and Joost Elffers. The subtitle states, "Two Hundred Years of European and American Patterns for Printed Fabric by Motif, Style, Color, Layout and Period and 1,823 Illustration in Color." What they don't say is that 90% of the swatches pictured are life size. The ISBN is 0-8109-3853-7. A second book is Wearable Prints, 1740-1860, History, Materials, and Mechanics by Susan W. Greene. The ISBN is 978-1-60635-124-6. Great books! Order it from your local library that has interlibrary loan capability if you cannot afford the price. There are now many sources for appropriate fabric through the Internet.
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