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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        40s Housedress

        MATERNITY DRESS OR HOUSE COAT. Dress or housecoat buttons in front below the shaped collar. Back has an inset belt, which forms tie belt in front, drawing in front fullness. Short sleeves are used. Dress may have a contrasting collar with lace edging.

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

        Size Guide

        Size: 16 (Vintage size)
        Bust: 34” (86cm)
        Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
        Hips: 37” (94cm)
        Finished Back Length from Base of Neck to Hem of,
        Maternity Housecoat: 54 ½” (138.5cm)
        Maternity Dress: 43 ½” (110.5cm)
        ½” extra length allowed for Blousing.
        Width Around Lower Edge of,
        Maternity Housecoat: 91 ½” (232.5cm)
        Maternity Dress: 79 ½” (202cm)
        ½” TURN UP FOR HOUSECOAT – 2” TURN UP FOR DRESS

        Sewing Notions

        HOUSECOAT-HOUSEDRESS:--matching thread
        200 yds.; seam binding; triangular shoulder pads (optional) HOUSECOAT: 12 buttons (34" diam.). HOUSEDRESS:--10 buttons (3/4" diam.); 12" wide lace edging

        Fabric Amount Guide

        MATERIAL REQUIRED
        WITHOUT NAP OR UP OR DOWN DESIGN
        NOTE: - Additional material is required when: - material is not pre-shrunk - for matching stripes – for extra seam allowance when material ravels.
        Size: 16 (Vintage size)

        MATERNITY DRESS (short version)
        35” material, 3 7/8 yds.
        39” material, 3 3/8 yds.
        41” material, 3 ¼ yds.
        CONTRASTING COLLAR
        35” lace, ¼ yd.
        ½” lace edging, 1 7/8 yds.
        MATERNITY HOUSECOAT (long version)
        35” Material, 4 7/8 yds.
        39” material, 4 ¼ yds.
        41” material, 4 1/8 yds.
        TRIANGULAR SHOULDER PADS – ¼ yd. of 35” muslin or use purchased pads.

        ¾” SEAMS – INDICATED BY SMALL *S.
        ½” IS ALLOWED ON OTHER EDGES UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.


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        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 resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.