1950s Baby Layette Sewing Pattern, 7 Pieces — Simplicity 5163, Infant One Size — Digital PDF

Sew a complete 1950s baby layette from a genuine vintage pattern. This is a faithful reproduction of Simplicity 5163 (1958), with every original marking preserved, delivered as an instant digital download.

The design: an infants' layette in one size — View 1 kimono, View 2 sacque, View 3 sleeper, View 4 pajamas and View 6 undershirt, all with long raglan-type sleeves. Views 1–2 have a high round neckline, center front bow closing and ribbon-bound edges. View 3 has a back button closing, cuffs that form mitts, a drawstring hem casing and bias tape trim. View 4's pants have footsies with elastic at waistline and ankles. View 5's pants are lined or faced with plastic, with side snaps and elastic. The double-breasted undershirt has ribbon or twill ties; the View 7 bib is lined or faced and bound with bias tape.

Size: one size (infant).

What you receive — instant digital download (ZIP):

• Print-at-home PDF for US Letter or A4 paper (38 tiled pages + instructions)
• A0 format for copy-shop or plotter printing
• Original instructions (English)
• All pattern pieces at full scale with original markings (English, French & Spanish)

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