# 1946 - Art Deco Dressing Gown or Bed Jacket - Full Sized Print

This stunning garment from 1931  features two options - a long, full length robe, or a short bed jacket.   

The edges of the leaves and vines are worked in buttonhole stitch, with the veins in outline stitch.   

While the original pattern calls for handwork for the embroidery, it could be replicated using a narrow satin stitch on the sewing machine instead.   

The pattern is available in two size ranges as shown above.  (No waist size was given on the original.)   

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A Note About Grading Vintage Patterns

 Grading from one size into a wider range of sizes is both a science and an art.   This is especially true with vintage patterns, that were often inaccurately manufactured, or previously used/altered by a past seamstress.

 Prior to grading, the digitized original size is checked to make sure that seam edges and notches match.  The grading process can (and often does) introduce some variables.  This can be especially true when expanding or shrinking more than three sizes from the original.  Such as from a 32 Bust to 42 Bust.  Or down from a 42 Bust to a 32 Bust. 

You may see some little peaks or valleys along curved edges like armholes or sleeve caps.   Just adjust your cutting to smooth out the curve where needed.  Shoulder seams and neck lines may widen or lengthen disproportionately – use the closest size to your measurements, and adjust accordingly. 

 Always sew a test garment to verify and alter fit before constructing the garment out of your final fabric.