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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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40s Housecoat & Dress
Soft tucks ease the front shoulders and the neckline may be finishes with a frilled or pointed collar. Fullness falls from the gathered skirt front and slim darts fit the back. The skirt and bodice are joined to an inset belt. Convenient side pockets a e stitched to skirt in Style Il. Choose three-quarter length or short sleeves.Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 14 (Vintage size)
Bust: 32”(81.3cm)
Waist: 26 ½” (67.3cm)
Hip: 35” (89cm)
Finished Back Length from BOSE of Neck to Hem of:
Housecoat: 53 5/8” (136.3cm)
Coat: 42 ½” (108cm)
curd Lower Edge of:
Housecoat: 74 ¾” (189.9cm)
Dress: 66”(167.7cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
STYLE I-II – Snap fasteners, triangular shoulder pads, (optional); matching thread 200 yds. STYLE II – 5 buttons (1 ¾” diam.); seam binding.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
MATERIAL REQUIRED – WITHOUT NAP OR UP+ OR DOWN DESIGN
NOTE: - Additional fabric is required when: - Not pre-shrunk – matching stripes – for nap fabrics – for extra seam allowance when fabric ravels.
If this garment is shortened 2”, it will require 1/8 yd. less fabric than yardage given for every size.
Size: 14 (Vintage size)
STYLE I – HOUSECOAT WITH THREE_ QUARTER SLEEVES
35” material, 4 ¾ yds.
39” material, 4 1/8 yds.
STYLE II – DRESS WITH SHORT SLEEVES
35” material, 3 ½ yds.
39” material, 3 ¼ yds.
STYLE I OR II
TRIANGLE SHAPE SHOULDER PADS – ¼ yd. of 35”
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
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
Recommended Fabrics
Cottons, Velvets, Satins, Silks, Poplin, Calico, Velour, Gingham, Broadcloth, Taffeta, Lightweight Wool, Silk Crepe. 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 will include age related wear and tear!
