• Model wearing robe made from Vogue 8551 pattern
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Caftan, Mui Mui

        Semi-fitted evening length wrapped robe has three quarter length cape-like sleeves, wide belt stitched into princess seams, elastic casing at sides and left side front button and thread loop closing. With or without purchased ribbon trim.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size: 16
        Bust: 38” (97cm)
        Waist: 30” (76cm)
        Hip: 40” (102cm)
        Back Waist Length: 16 ¾” (42,5cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Four 13 mm (1/2” line 20) Buttons. Snap Fasteners Size 2/0, 1,50m (1 5/8 yds.) of 13 mm (1/2”) Elastic and Buttonhole Twist Thread.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        ROBE|
        44”/45” (115cm) *, 6 1/8 yds. (5,60m)
        44”/45” (115cm) **, 5 ¾ yds. (5,25m)
        60” (150cm) */**, 4 5/8 yds. (4,25m)
        4,50cm (4 7/8 yds.) of 75mm (3”) Ribbon (optional)
        INTERFACING
        36”, 45” 90,115cm, 1 7/8 yds. (1,65m)
        CASING
        90,107cm
        Lining
        35”, 42”, ¼ yd. (0,20m)
        |No provisions made for lengthening or shortening above waistline.

        Striped, plaid or obvious diagonal fabrics are not suitable.
        For one-way design: use nap yardage and nap layout.

        *: with nap, shading, pile or one-way design.
        **: without nap, shading or pile or with a two-way design.

        9 pieces pattern

        Recommended Fabrics

        Soft fabrics such as Broadcloth, Surah, Lightweight Knits and Challis. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        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.