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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        60s Cape Pattern

        The top-stitched, long or short lined cape with collar and openings for arms in front seams may be made with either front zipper closing or with leather tab and buckle trim.  The A-line skirt without waistband has button trimmed lined yoke and side zipper.  The pants without waistband have side zipper.

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

        Size Guide

        Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
        Waist: 27” (68.6cm)
        Hip – 9” below waist: 38” (96.5cm)
        Back – neck to waist: 16 ½” (42cm)

        Bust: 38” (96.5cm)
        Waist: 29” (73.7cm)
        Hip – 9” below waist: 40” (101.6cm)
        Back – neck to waist: 16 3/4” (42.5cm)

        Sewing Notions

        Thread, bias seam binding. Cape: 24” separating zipper (opt.). Three leather tabs with buckles (opt.). Skirt and Pants: 1 yd. of ½” wide cotton twill tape, 7” skirt type zipper. Skirt: Two ½” buttons.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Vintage Size: 14
        Long Cape
        44”, 45” without nap, 3 7/8 yds.
        54” without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
        Lining for long cape
        35”, 36” or 39” without nap, 3 5/8 yds.
        Short Cape
        *Even plaid or plain fabric
        35”, 36” without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
        44”, 45” without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
        54” without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
        Lining for Short cape
        35”, 36” or 39” without nap, 2 ½ yds.
        Interfacing for long or short cape – ½ yd. 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.
        Skirt *Even plaid or plain fabric
        44” or 45” without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
        54” without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
        Skirt yoke lining -1/2 yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” without nap.
        Pants
        35”, 36” without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
        44”, 45” without nap, 2 ¼ yds.
        54” without nap, 1 3/8 yds.
        Garment Measurements
        Finished back length of long cape: 40”
        Finished back length of short cape: 29”
        Finished length of skirt: 23”
        Finished length of pants at side seam from waistline seam line: 39 ¾”

        Width of lower edge of long cape: 97 ½”
        Width of lower edge of short cape: 81 ½”
        Width of lower edge of skirt: 53”

        15 pieces pattern

        Vintage Size: 16
        Long Cape
        44”, 45” without nap,4yds.
        54” without nap, 3 yds.
        Lining for long cape
        35”, 36” or 39” without nap, 3 3/4 yds.
        Short Cape
        *Even plaid or plain fabric
        35”, 36” without nap, 3 3/8 yds.
        44”, 45” without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
        54” without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
        Lining for Short cape
        35”, 36” or 39” without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
        Interfacing for long or short cape – ½ yd. 32”, 35”, 36” woven or non-woven fabric.
        Skirt *Even plaid or plain fabric
        44” or 45” without nap, 1 1/2 yds.
        54” without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
        Skirt yoke lining -1/2 yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” without nap.
        Pants
        35”, 36” without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
        44”, 45” without nap, 2 1/2 yds.
        54” without nap, 1 3/4 yds.
        Garment Measurements
        Finished back length of long cape: 41 1/4”
        Finished back length of short cape: 30 1/4”
        Finished length of skirt: 24”
        Finished length of pants at side seam from waistline seam line: 40”

        Width of lower edge of long cape: 100 ½”
        Width of lower edge of short cape: 84 ½”
        Width of lower edge of skirt: 55 1/2”

        15 pieces pattern

        Recommended Fabrics

        Cottons and blends; denim. Synthetics and blends; hopsacking, gabardine, flannel, poplin. Wools and blends; wool gabardine, wool flannel, double knits, bonded jersey. Skirt and short cape also in even plaids. Pants and short cape also in linen. 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 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.