50s Pattern, 'Biddy' House Dress, Housecoat, Dressing Gown - Multi-sizes

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

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Guide

Bust 32" (81.3cm)
Waist 26" (66cm)
Hips 35" (88.9cm)

Bust 34” (86.4cm)
Waist 28” (71.2cm)
Hips 37” (94cm)

Bust 36" (91.5cm)
Waist 30" (76.2cm)
Hips 39" (99cm)

Finished back length from base of neck to hem:
(Bust 32") Housecoat, 56"
(Bust 34”) Housecoat, 56 1/2"
(Bust 36”) Housecoat, 57"
Finished back length from base of neck to hem width around lower edge:
(Bust 32") Housecoat, 98 1/2"
(Bust 34”) Housecoat, 100 1/2"
(Bust 36”) Housecoat, 103"

1 1/2" Turn up for for hem.

Notions

STYLE 1 AND 2:- 3 Spools of Thread; 4 Buttons; Triangular Shoulder Pads; Seam Binding; Snap Fastener.

Fabric Amount

WITHOUT NAP OR ONE WAY DESIGN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

Size 32"
STYLE 1 - WITH LONG SLEEVES
35" Fabric with nap, 5 7/8 yds.
35" Fabric, 6 1/8 yds.
35" Fabric with nap, 5 3/8 yds.
39" Fabric with nap, 5 1/4 yds.
41" Fabric with nap, 3 3/4 yds.
35" or 39" Lining for facings, collar & cuffs, 1/2 yds.
35" thin muslin, 1/2 yds.

STYLE 2 - WITH SHORT SLEEVES
35" fabric, 5 3/4 yds.
39" fabric, 5 yds.
Interfacing for Collar, 35" thin muslin, 3/8 yds.
Embroidered Edging, 1 5/8 yds. 3 7/8

Size 34"
STYLE 1 - WITH LONG SLEEVES
35" Fabric with nap, 6 1/8 yds.
35" Fabric, 6 1/2 yds.
35" Fabric with nap, 5 7/8 yds.
39" Fabric with nap, 5 5/4 yds.
41" Fabric with nap, 4 1/8 yds.
35" or 39" Lining for facings, collar & cuffs, 1/2 yds.
35" thin muslin, 1/2 yds.

STYLE 2 - WITH SHORT SLEEVES
35" fabric, 6 1/8 yds.
39" fabric, 5 5/8 yds.
Interfacing for Collar, 35" thin muslin, 3/8 yds.
Embroidered Edging, 1 5/8 wide, yds. 3 7/8

Size 36"
STYLE 1 - WITH LONG SLEEVES
35" Fabric with nap, 6 1/2 yds.
35" Fabric, 6 3/4 yds.
35" Fabric with nap, 6 1/4 yds.
39" Fabric with nap, 5 7/8 yds.
41" Fabric with nap, 4 3/8 yds.
35" or 39" Lining for facings, collar & cuffs, 5/8 yds.
35" thin muslin, 5/8 yds.

STYLE 2 - WITH SHORT SLEEVES
35" fabric, 6 1/8 yds.
39" fabric, 5 5/8 yds.
Interfacing for Collar, 35" thin muslin, 3/8 yds.
Embroidered Edging, 1 5/8 wide, yds. 4 1/8

Recommended Fabrics

Cottons, Velvet and Velveteen, Satins, Silks, Crepe, Chambery, Velour, Corduroy, Flannel, and Seersucker. 

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.