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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Vintage Hostess Gown Pattern 

        Why not add a touch of vintage-inspired glamour to your wardrobe? Whether it's summer, spring, autumn or winter, our Coachman Robe offers the perfect loungewear, to create the elegance you deserve. Staying in never got more glamourous....(sometimes known as a housecoat, house gown or hostess gown - a more luxurious cousin of the sometimes mundane dressing gown) is a popular component of a middle/upper-class woman’s wardrobe; it is an elegant, tailored, full length and often voluminous indoor outfit. Whether you want to feel like a movie star or prefer practicality, or just something fun to wear. The fabric you choose will ultimately depict your desired outcome. Choose silky and glamourous, draping and dramatic, sumptuous, opulent or comfortable.

        Offering a 'FULL NEST' of sizes for our ever-popular House Dress, 'Coachman Robe' that we have regraded to fit all modern day sizes. Back cover shows: (A) Coachman robe with smart collar, below-elbow dolman sleeves. Side patch pocket. (B) Contrast collar

        Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.

        Size Guide

        This pattern is for the full 'nest':
        Size: 8
        Bust 33" (84cm) Waist 26" (66cm) Hip 35" (89cm)

        Size: 10
        Bust 35" (89cm) Waist 28" (71cm) Hip 37" (94cm)

        Size: 12
        Bust 37" (94cm) Waist 30" (76cm) Hip 39" (99cm)

        Size: 14
        Bust 39" (99cm) Waist 32" (81cm) Hip 41" (104cm)

        Size: 16
        Bust 41" (104cm) Waist 34" (86cm) Hip 43" (109cm)

        Size: 18
        Bust 43.5" (111cm) Waist 36.5" (92.5cm) Hip 45.5" (115.5cm)

        Size: 20
        Bust: 46" (117cm) Waist 39" (99cm) Hip 48" (122cm)

        Size: 22
        Bust 48.5" (123cm) Waist 41.5" (105cm) Hip 50.5" (128cm)

        Size: 24
        Bust 51" (129.5cm) Waist 44" (111.5cm) Hip 53" (134.5cm)

        Sewing Notions

        2 buttons. Purchased Rounded Shoulder pads.
        View C, 2.3 metres 1.3 cm Seam Binding.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Sizes 8-12:
        View A
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m

        View B
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m

        View B Contrast
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.6m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.6m

        View C
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m

        Interfacing - 0.65m of 50cm or wider interfacing.
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        Sizes 14-18:
        View A
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4.25
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4m

        View B
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m

        View B Contrast
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.65m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.65m

        View C
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.25m

        Interfacing - 0.65m of 50cm or wider interfacing
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        Sizes 20-24:
        View A
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4.25m

        View B
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m

        View B Contrast
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.65m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.65m

        View C
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 4m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m

        Interfacing - 0.65m of 50cm or wider interfacing

        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

        Cottons, Velvets, Satins, Silks, Poplin, Calico, Velour, Demask.

        An Image illustrates the fabrics: Bohemian Silk and - Sail Away – Navy from our Recommended Partner Croft Mill.
        See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        High Beginner / Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        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.

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