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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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We know you’ll love this sewing pattern as much as we do. If you aren't satisfied with the paper pattern version you have 30-days from receipt to return it. Please see our refund policy for more details;
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We dispatch 4 times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday. For more details see our Shipping Policy. Please be aware customs processing may affect delivery estimates and are outside of our control.
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Vintage Dressing Gown Pattern
What could be more luxurious than a beautiful Housecoat? This is the perfect garment to feel both glamorous and cosy. View 1, short housecoat with short sleeves, contrasting collar, cuffs and pocket flap facing. View 2, long Housecoat with short sleeves. View 3, long Housecoat with three-quarter sleeves. A perfect Housecoat. Why not?
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
There is a helpful video tutorial here
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 30” (76cm)
Waist: 25" (63.5cm)
Width across back, 4" below neck, 13"
Hips: 33" (84cm)
Short length at centre-back, 2" hem, 45"
Width at lower edge, 86"
Long length at centre-back, no hem, 55"
Width at lower edge, about 110"
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
View 1, Seam binding for hem. Shoulder pads.
View 1, Two - 50 yds. Spools of thread and thread for contrast.
View 2 or 3, Three- 50 yds. Spools of thread.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
View 1, Short Housecoat with Short Sleeves -
Contrasting Collar, Cuffs and Pocket Flap Facing
35" Material (without nap), 4 3/8 yds.
CONTRAST FOR COLLAR, CUFFS AND POCKET FLAP FACING
35" Material (without nap), 7/8 yd.
Rick Rack Braid to Trim, 12 1/4 yds.
View 2, Long Housecoat with Short Sleeves
35" Material (without nap), 5 3/4 yds.
39" Material (without nap), 5 yds.
View 3, Long Housecoat with Three-quarter Sleeves
35" Material (with nap), 6 3/4 yds.
54" Material (without nap), 4 yds.
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
Satin, Silk, Flannel, Jersey Knit, Quilted Fabrics, Cotton, Towelling. 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!
