1920s Girl's Combination Underwear 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

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This one piece step-in undergarment is based on a design that was popular for girls from 1900 through the 1920s. Known as a combination, it served as a chemise, petticoat, and drawers all in one and was just the thing to wear under the easy-going styles of the 1920s. The bodice closes in the back with two buttons and a snap and the handy drop-seat fastens to the bodice back with three buttons, one being shared with the lower bodice back. The neckline and armscyes are neatly finished with flat lace.

  • View A has a round neckline with bloomer shorts.
  • View B has a squared neckline with lace edged shorts.
  • View C has a Flapper-style neckline with lace shoulder straps.

All views feature tailored plackets on each side of the drop-seat that give it a truly period finish.

This PDF sewing pattern by Thimbles and Acorns is designed to fit 18 inch dolls such as American Girl®.

 

Pattern #1920-01
PDF Pattern for
18 inch 1920s Girl's Combination Underwear


Recommended Fabrics: Underwear in light weight cotton, batiste, voile, linen, or silk. Not suitable for knits.

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Supplies Needed:
Fabric:

  • Underwear - 1/3 yard 45” wide fabric

Notions:

  • Thread
  • One small snap
  • Optional small decorative applique

View A Curved Neckline with Bloomer Shorts:

  • Two yards 1/2” wide flat lace
  • Optional 1-1/2 yards ribbon for beading lace
  • Four 3/8” buttons (snaps can be used, if preferred)

View B Square Neckline with Lace-Edged Shorts:

  • One and a half yards 1/2” wide flat lace
  • Optional 2 yards ribbon for beading lace
  • Four 3/8” buttons (snaps can be used, if preferred)

View C Flapper Neckline with Hemmed Shorts:

  • One yard 1/2” wide flat lace
  • Optional 1 yard ribbon for beading lace
  • Three 3/8” buttons (snaps can be used, if preferred)


  

Skill Level:  Intermediate

 

What You Get: One 26 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.

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LC
08/14/2024
Lisa C.
United States

Plackets ...

Let me preface this by saying that the inability to make plackets is a me problem and the end result -- when I figure out the placket - will be amazing, just like all of Shari's creations. I bought the Pixie Pack, but I decided to try and use a basic white quilting cotton first, just to be sure and am I ever glad I did! So, I will keep trying because I know the end result will be worth it.

S
04/18/2023
Sue

Combination

All of Thimbles and Acorns' patterns are so well-researched and dependable, that I really hate to give her less than a five star review. However, I'm finding that I'm not the only seamstress that was "challenged" by those plackets!! Maybe a few more notches and dots to keep us straight? The undies turned out quite sweet in the ind, but I did have to re-do my efforts several times.

Pixie Faire 1920s Girl's Combination Underwear 18 Doll Clothes Pattern Review
MH
04/12/2023
Mary H.
United States

A Little Challange

This pattern was great to do, but it does offer a little challange. You need to pay close attention and measure carefully. The end is quite cute

LW
03/21/2023
Lil W.
United States

1920s Girl's Combination Underwear 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

A delightful pattern! I look forward to making each item. Pixie Faire has so many wonderful patterns.

S
03/09/2023
Sewbig
United States

1920's Combination Underwear

I love this garment as an addition to my collection of historical undergarments. I love the woven ribbon trim. I had to turn off my audiobook to concentrate on the side placket instructions. It's a well thought out pattern design to get that placket right. Anyone else grateful that our undergarments aren't this complicated? And I thought jumpsuits were hard to get in and out of...

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