The pattern is for a vest with short sleeves, which is put on over the head and has no opening. The neck is finished with double crochet. The knickers are in the same pattern and have holes at the waist for elastic.
The petticoat fastens with buttons and loops on either shoulder.
The vest and knickers are to be made of 3 ply vest wool (no specific brand is given); and the petticoat of DMC cotton perle no. 5