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Subversive Femme Sewing Pattern 1011 – easy to sew and easy to wear!
A beautiful hawaiian hostess (pake tea-timer) blouse pattern from the 1950s – available in sizes S-M-L-XL!

This pattern is graded to provide multiple sizes – the original was not available in XL size and why should volup sewers miss out?
I’m wearing a Large size in the listing photo, and my bust measures 44”(110cm).

Size

Small – 34-36” (85-90cm)
Medium – 38-40” (95-100cm)
Large – 42-44” (105-110cm)
XLarge – 46-48” (115-120cm)
This pattern can be worn loose or more fitted depending on personal taste, and I recommend making a test version as vintage ‘fit’ is different to modern tastes.

Description

Easy to wear and stylish, the tea-timer is a 1950s wardrobe staple. The pattern is kimono-sleeved, with bust darts and a mandarin collar. Chinese frog closures and front pockets finish the design.

Seam allowance is included.

Fabric

Recommended for medium weight fabrics: medium weight cotton, rayon, barkcloth, quilters cotton, cotton sateen.
All sizes can be made with under 3 yards of fabric (2.7m).

Printing

24 pages for A4 Letter,

a single page for Large Format plan printing.

The instructions are printed out on 5 pages.

This is a digitally reproduced vintage pattern comes with Instant Download options to print yourself at home on USA letter and A4 sized paper, or large format A0 paper (via a copy shop).

More information about this pattern

Subversive Femme patterns are digital reproductions of original patterns, normally only in one size. The original instructions are included, which are not as comprehensive as modern sewing pattern instructions. I am more than willing to provide tech assistance if you need it. Because of this I would not recommend these patterns for brand new sewers.