Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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40s Rita Beach Coat Pattern
Women’s and Misses’ Beach Coat: Hood Optional. (View A) Go down to the beach in a smart, attention compelling full flare back coat. It has a high casual neckline, one-button closing, large patch pockets and simulated deep cuffs. (View B) This version has a youthful attached hood.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 18 (Vintage size)
Bust: 36" (91cm)
Waist: 30” (79cm)
Hips: 39” (99cm)
Finished length from back of neck to lower edge, 2” turn-up, size 16, 30” (76.2cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Shoulder Pads: Views A & B, ¼ yd. 27” Crinoline; View B, ¼ yd. 35” Suitable Fabric. View A, About 3 ¾ yds. ¼” Pre-Shrunk Tape for Front and Armhole Edges. View B, About 9 ½ yds. ½” Bias Fold Tape. 1 Button.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Yardage for
View A
Without Nap
35”, 4 yds.
39”, 3 5/8 yds.
54”, 2 5/8 yds.
Lining
35”, 3 yds.
39”, 2 ½ yds.
View B
Robe & Hood
No Nap
35”, 4 5/8 yds.
39”, 4 ¼ yds.
A & B
Interfacing
35”, 1 yd.
Lower Edge, 77 ½”
Note: The above yardage does not allow for shrinkage.
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
Imperial | Metric |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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¼" | 6mm |
⅜" | 10mm |
½" | 12mm |
⅝" | 16mm |
¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Wool, Rayon, Linen, Cashmere, Silk, Polycotton, Boucle, Tweed, Worsted, Corduroy. 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 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.