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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Rare French Style 40s Coat Pattern
This elegant design for a fabulous Ultra Rare French Resistance Style Coat. This coat is long or hip length. Convertible notched collar. Two large patch pockets and wide sleeves, tie belt.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Size: 14 (Vintage size)
Bust 32” (81.3cm)
Waist: 27”(69cm)
Hips: 35” (88.9cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Matching thread
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
YARDAGE
VIEW A – With Nap
35”, 4 5/8 yds.
54”, 3 yds.
VIEW B – With Nap
35”, 3 ½ yds.
54”, 2 3/8 yds.
VIEW A – Lining
Without Nap
39”, 2 5/8 yds.
VIEW B – Lining
Without Nap
39”, 2 1/8 yds.
VIEW A – Interfacing
Muslin 35”, 1 3/8 yds.
VIEW B – Interfacing
Muslin 35”, 1 yd.
Length of View A Coat at centre-back from natural neck-line, 42 ¾”
Length of View B Coat at centre-back from natural neck-line, 29 ¼”
Width at lower edge of View A Coat in size 16 is about 1 5/8 yds.
Width at lower edge of View B Coat in size 16 is about 1 3/8 yds.
2” hem allowed.
Shoulder Pad: Cotton wadding for padding and 3/8 yd. of 35” or 39” material for facing.
Above requirements do not allow for shrinkage.
Yardage does not allow for matching squares when a plaid fabric is used.
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
Gabardine, Camel’s hair, Tweed, Fleecy woollen, Flannel, Denim, Heavy cotton, Terry cloth, Sail cloth, 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.
