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Sewing Instructions are in English

Vintage Hostess Gown Pattern

Why not add a touch of vintage-inspired glamour to your wardrobe? Whether it's summer, spring, autumn or winter, our Coachman Robe offers the perfect loungewear, to create the elegance you deserve. Staying in never got more glamourous....(sometimes known as a housecoat, house gown or hostess gown - a more luxurious cousin of the sometimes mundane dressing gown) is a popular component of a middle/upper-class woman’s wardrobe; it is an elegant, tailored, full length and often voluminous indoor outfit. Whether you want to feel like a movie star or prefer practicality, or just something fun to wear. The fabric you choose will ultimately depict your desired outcome. Choose silky and glamourous, draping and dramatic, sumptuous, opulent or comfortable.

Offering a 'FULL NEST' of sizes for our ever-popular House Dress, 'Coachman Robe' that we have regraded to fit all modern day sizes. Back cover shows: (A) Coachman robe with smart collar, below-elbow dolman sleeves. Side patch pocket. (B) Contrast collar

Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.

Size Guide

This pattern is for the full 'nest':
Size: 8
Bust 33" (84cm) Waist 26" (66cm) Hip 35" (89cm)

Size: 10
Bust 35" (89cm) Waist 28" (71cm) Hip 37" (94cm)

Size: 12
Bust 37" (94cm) Waist 30" (76cm) Hip 39" (99cm)

Size: 14
Bust 39" (99cm) Waist 32" (81cm) Hip 41" (104cm)

Size: 16
Bust 41" (104cm) Waist 34" (86cm) Hip 43" (109cm)

Size: 18
Bust 43.5" (111cm) Waist 36.5" (92.5cm) Hip 45.5" (115.5cm)

Size: 20
Bust: 46" (117cm) Waist 39" (99cm) Hip 48" (122cm)

Size: 22
Bust 48.5" (123cm) Waist 41.5" (105cm) Hip 50.5" (128cm)

Size: 24
Bust 51" (129.5cm) Waist 44" (111.5cm) Hip 53" (134.5cm)

Sewing Notions

2 buttons. Purchased Rounded Shoulder pads.
View C, 2.3 metres 1.3 cm Seam Binding.

Fabric Amount Guide

Sizes 8-12:
View A
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m

View B
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m

View B Contrast
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.6m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.6m

View C
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m

Interfacing - 0.65m of 50cm or wider interfacing.
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Sizes 14-18:
View A
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4.25
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4m

View B
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m

View B Contrast
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.65m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.65m

View C
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.25m

Interfacing - 0.65m of 50cm or wider interfacing
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Sizes 20-24:
View A
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4.25m

View B
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m

View B Contrast
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.65m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.65m

View C
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m

Interfacing - 0.65m of 50cm or wider interfacing

Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide

Yards to Centimeter

Imperial	Metric
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
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
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
¼"	6mm
⅜"	10mm
½"	12mm
⅝"	16mm
¾"	19mm

Recommended Fabrics

Cottons, Velvets, Satins, Silks, Poplin, Calico, Velour, Demask.

An Image illustrates the fabrics: Bohemian Silk and - Sail Away – Navy from our Recommended Partner Croft Mill. See our Fabric Partners

Skill Level

High Beginner / Intermediate

What You Will Receive

After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces.

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