1950s Pattern, Vogue House Coat, Robe 'Easy to Make'
Vintage House Dress Pattern
A Vogue designed sewing pattern for a “retro” House Coat or Brunch-Coat "Very Easy To Make". In long and regulation length. Four-piece skirt joins the bodice at waist-line. Diagonal closing below a flat, shaped collar. Three quarter length and short kimono sleeves.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Sewing Skill Level: Beginner
Recommended Fabrics: Chambray, Gingham, Seersucker, Denim, Cloth, Flannel and Crepe. This style is not suitable for striped or plaid fabric or fabric with a diagonal weave.
Fabric Amount Guideline: Fabric amounts vary between 3.9 yds (3.6 meters) and 5.4 yds (5 meters), depending on width of fabric and style. Please see the pattern back image for specific details. Check out the extensive range of fabrics from our Recommended Partners
Size GuideBust: 36" / 91.5cm Hips: 39" / 99cm
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 may include age related wear and tear.
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.
Women| 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
