Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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Dress and Cover-Up Cape
This sun-loving dress features a graceful little cover-up cape that fastens to shoulder strap buttons on bodice. View 1 cape, faced with contrasting fabric, is accented with braid along lower edge. Braid also details dress bodice and upper edge of pockets, both views.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Vintage Size: 40
Bust: 40” (101cm)
Waist: 34” (86cm)
Hip: 43” (109cm)
Finished Back Length of Dress: 48 ½” (123cm)
Finished Back Length of Cape: 13” (3cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
VIEW 1 AND 2: - 2 spools of Thread; Contrasting Thread; Bias Seam Binding – (Optional); Belt, Buckle – (Optional); 14” Neck Type Zipper for side opening; 2 Buttons.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Extra Fabric is required for matching plaids, stripes and one way design fabrics.
VIEW 1 – DRESS AND CAPE
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 4 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 ½ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
VIEW 1 – CONTRASTING CAPE FACING
35” or 36” fabric without nap, ¾ yd.
41”, 42”, 44”, 45” fabric without nap, 5/8 yd.
VIEW 2 – DRESS
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
VIEW 2 – CONTRASTING CAPPE AND FACING
35” or 36” fabric without nap,1 ½ yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
Width Around Lower of Dress, 67 ½”
VIEW 1 – BRAID TRIM – ¼” wide, 3 7/8 yds.
VIEW 2 – BRAID TRIM – ¼” wide, 4 1/8 yds.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – BELT BACKING (OPTIONAL)
¾” or 1” wide, 1 ¼ yds.
13 pieces pattern
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
¼ yard | 22.9cm |
⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
½ yard | 45.7cm |
⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
⅔ yard | 61cm |
¾ yard | 68.6cm |
1 yard | 91.4cm |
1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
1½ yard | 137.2cm |
1¾ yard | 160cm |
2 yards | 182.9cm |
2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
2½ yards | 228.6cm |
2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
3 yards | 274.3cm |
3½ yards | 320cm |
4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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⅛" | 3mm |
¼" | 6mm |
⅓" | 8mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
⅔" | 17mm |
¾" | 19mm |
1" | 2.5cm |
1¼" | 3.2cm |
1½" | 3.8cm |
1¾" | 4.4cm |
2" | 5.1cm |
2¼" | 5.7cm |
2½" | 6.4cm |
2¾" | 7.0cm |
3" | 7.6cm |
3¼" | 8.25cm |
3½" | 8.9cm |
4" | 10.2cm |
4½" | 11.4cm |
5" | 12.7cm |
5½" | 14cm |
6" | 15.2cm |
7" | 17.8cm |
8" | 20.3cm |
9" | 22.9cm |
10" | 25.4cm |
11" | 28cm |
12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
Imperial | Centimeters |
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35" | 88.9cm |
36" | 91.44cm |
38" | 96.52cm |
39" | 99.06cm |
42" | 106.68cm |
48" | 121.92cm |
54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
Imperial | Metric |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
TYPES: - V. 1 and 2 and contrasts: Cotton, linen, pique, gingham, percale, broadcloth, rayon, cotton cord, shantung, sharkskin, synthetic cotton blends. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions and a full colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive in a clear re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.