The bodysuit and merrywidow are designed for stretch knits only with 25% stretch across the grain. We suggest nylon tricot, sheer Lycra®, nylon sheer or stretch lace. The contrasting fabric is a non-stretch lightweight woven fabric, such as non-stretch lace and sheers. They have underwire bra cups with a contrast overlay on the front and the bra cups. You can make self fabric shoulder straps or use purchased ready made straps. There is elastic on the top edge of the back and all the outside edges are finished with edging lace. View A ,bodysuit, has a lace ruffle on the front, elastic on the back leg openings. The crotch can have an optional snap opening. View B is a pull-over "merrywidow". It has elastic garters covered with lace and the grips are covered with satin ribbon.

For the garter and handkerchief use lightweight fabrics. The garter has elastic and lace trim. The outside edges of the handkerchief are finished with lace and the corners are mitered.

For the drawstring bag use light to heavyweight fabric. It is lined.

Size

XS

S

M

L

Material Required for Bodysuit and Merrywidow:

Fabric 45" (115 cm) Wide (Minimum Width)

View A

3/4 (0.70)

3/4 (0.70)

3/4 (0.70)

3/4 (0.70)

yd (m)

View B

5/8 (0.60)

5/8 (0.60)

3/4 (0.70)

3/4 (0.70)

yd (m)

Contrast Fabric 22" (56 cm) Wide (Minimum Width)

View A & B

3/8 (0.35)

3/8 (0.35)

1/2 (0.50)

1/2 (0.50)

yd (m)

Lightweight Woven Fabric for Binding 14" (35 cm) Wide (Minimum Width)

View A & B

1/4 (0.25)

3/8 (0.35)

3/8 (0.35)

3/8 (0.35)

yd (m)

Notions: Thread.
VIEW A & B: Underwires size XS-32B; size S-34B; size M-36B; Size L-38B.
VIEW A: 1 1/2" - 2" (4 cm - 5 cm) wide lace-1 yd (0.95 m) for sizes XS-S-M; 1 1/8 yd (1.00 m) for size L,  1 3/8 yd (1.30 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) wide plush elastic, 4 1/2 yd (4 m) of 1/2" - 3/4" (13 mm - 20 mm) wide edging lace. Optional: 3/8 yd (0.35 m) of non-stretch seam binding, three snaps, purchased bow or flower, purchased shoulder straps.
VIEW B: 1 5/8 yd (1.50 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) wide plush elastic, 3 3/8 yd (3.10 m) of 1/2" - 3/4" (13 mm - 20 mm) wide edging lace, 1 5/8 yd (1.50 m) of 3/4" (2 cm) wide lace with both edges scalloped, four garter grips 1/2 yd (0.50 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) wide satin ribbon. Optional: Purchased bow or flower, purchased shoulder straps.

Material Required for Garter: Piece of fabric 2 1/2" x 29" (7 cm x 74 cm), 1/2 yd (0.50 m) of 3/4" (2 cm) wide elastic, 7/8 yd (0.80 m) of two different widths of lace 1 1/4" - 2" (3 cm - 5 cm), purchased bow or flower (optional), thread.

Material Required for Bag: Piece of fabric and lining 8" x 18" (20 cm x 45 cm), scrap piece of fusible interfacing, 1 1/2 yd (1.40 m) of cording for drawstring, thread.

Material Required for Handkerchief: 10" (26 cm) square piece of fabric, 1 1/4 yd (1.15 m) of 1/2" - 2" (1 cm - 5 cm) wide lace, thread.