1950s Vintage Pattern, 'Biddy' House Dress, Housecoat, Dressing Gown PDF Download
Vintage House Dress Pattern
Housecoat with a double- breasted bodice, fitted with darts, is styled with large collar. The softly pleated skirt joins the bodice at the natural waistline. Style 1 has long sleeves, trimmed with wide cuffs. In style 2, embroidered edging accents the collar and cuffs of the short sleeves
Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.
Sewing Skill Level: Intermediate sewing pattern skills
Recommended fabrics: Cottons, Velvets, Satins, Silks, Poplin, Calico, Velour.
Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts vary between 4 yds (3.65 metres) and 4.5 yds (4.1 metres), depending on size and views. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out the extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Partners.
Size GuideSize | 14 | 16 | 18 |
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Bust | 32"/81.3cm | 34”/86.4cm | 36"/91.5cm |
Waist | 26"/66cm | 28”/71.2cm | 30"/76.2cm |
Hips | 35"/88.9cm | 37”/94cm | 39"/99cm |
After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for both 8.5"x11" Letter and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full scale pattern pieces.
Sizes
Please note that the size number (e.g. size 12) on the reproduced vintage pattern will most likely be completely different to today's sizing. The further back in time you go, the smaller the clothes get, and you may have to adjust up another size or two.
Women4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
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Bust |
76cm /30″ |
81cm /32″ |
86cm /34″ |
91cm /36″ |
96cm /38″ |
101cm /40″ |
106cm /42″ |
111cm /44″ |
116cm /46″ |
Waist |
59cm /23″ |
64cm /25″ |
69cm /27″ |
74cm /29″ |
79cm /31″ |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37″ |
99cm /39″ |
Hips |
84cm /33″ |
89cm /35″ |
94cm /37” |
99cm /39″ |
104cm /41″ |
109cm /43″ |
114cm /45″ |
119cm /47″ |
124cm /49″ |
Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL |
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Chest (at fullest) | 89.5cm / 35" | 97cm / 38" | 104.5cm / 51" | 112cm / 44" | 119.5cm / 47" |
Waist | 59cm / 23″ | 64cm / 25″ | 69cm / 27″ | 74cm / 29″ | 79cm / 31″ |
Hips | 84cm / 33″ | 89cm / 35″ | 94cm / 37” | 99cm / 39″ | 104cm / 41″ |
Sizes | Age 2 | Age 4 | Age 6 | Age 8 | Age 10 |
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Chest | 53cm / 21″ | 57cm / 22.5″ | 61cm / 24″ | 66cm / 26″ | 72cm / 28.5″ |
Waist | 52cm / 20.5″ | 54cm / 21.25″ | 58cm / 23″ | 61cm / 24″ | 63cm / 25″ |
Height | 95cm / 38″ | 104cm / 41″ | 116cm / 45.5″ | 128cm / 50.5″ | 140cm / 55 |

