Folkwear 219 Intimacies

Buy the 219 Intimacies sewing pattern from Folkwear. Elegant lingerie is a woman's treasured secret. Folkwear presents four intimate possibilities from the 1920s and 1930s: a skimming camisole or 'chemise-top'; sassy tap pants or 'knickers'; a bias teddy, known in its time as 'cami-knickers', 'combinations', or 'step-ins'; and a bias slip. Today, the camisole, tap pants, and teddy can also go public for summer sportswear, and the slip in rich satin, dressed up with jewellery and accessories, goes to dinner.

The straight Camisole buttons at the centre front and is drawn up above the bust by a ribbon through a self-casing. It ends just below the waist, which can be drawn up by a ribbon through a casing.

The Tap Pants close at the side plackets with snaps. Worn low on the waist, they fit smoothly over the hip and flare out delicately from the fullest point. Simple binding finishes the edges.

The bias cut of the Teddy gives a close fit with comfort - the best combination of all. Shaped facings finish the top; small buttoned inserts catch the centre front and back together at the crotch gusset. The bias Slip extends the Teddy's flattering bias cut to mid knee.

Optional embellishment instructions include crocheted shoulder straps and a top edge with beading on the camisole.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: One of the pattern pieces is divided across two A0 sheets. The two sheets will need to be joined with no overlap. 

Suggested fabrics: Lightweight, soft fabrics of silk, cotton, rayon, synthetics, or blends such as crepe, challis, batiste, voile, or satin. The Teddy and Slip are not suitable for napped fabrics.

Fabric requirements: 

Camisole: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1/2 - 7/8 yd (0.5 - 0.8 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1/2 - 3/4 yd (0.5 - 0.7 m).

Tap Pants: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 5/8 - 1 1/8 yd (0.6 - 1 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1/2 - 7/8 yd (0.5 - 0.8 m).

Teddy: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/4 - 2 1/8 yd (1.2 - 1.9 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 - 1 1/2 yd (0.9 - 1.4 m).

Slip: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 5/8 - 2 3/8 yd (1.5 - 2.2 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 - 1 7/8 yd (1.3 - 1.7 m).

Sizing: US 8 - 22 (approx. UK 6 - 18). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Camisole: Thread; seven 1/4" (6 mm) buttons (six if doing crocheted version); 1 1/2 yd (1.37 m) of 1/8" (3 mm) wide satin ribbon for top drawstring; 1 1/4 yd (1.14 m) of 1/2" (13 mm) wide single-fold bias tape for waist casing; 1 1/2 yd (1.37 m) of 1/8" (3 mm) wide satin ribbon for waist drawstring // Tap Pants: Thread; 4-5 small snaps; 2 3/4 yd (2.52 m) of 1/2" (13 mm) wide double-fold bias tape for edge binding (or make your own) // Teddy: Thread; two 3/8" (10 mm) buttons for gusset (or you may use snaps) // Slip: Thread.

PDF pattern includes: Sewing instructions; print-at-home pattern; 36″ wide copy shop file; A0 copy shop file.

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