50s Pattern – Kimono Housecoat & House Dress in Two Lengths - Bust=34” (86.4cm)

50s Versatile Dress Pattern

All views have kimono sleeves and surplice styling. Full skirt may have pockets in side seams and front is softly pleated. V.1, long housecoat, has ¾ sleeves and buttons at waist. V. 2 has ¾ sleeves, buttoned waistline, contrast piping, contrast binding and lace edging trim. V. 3 has bow trimmed short sleeves, buttoned waistline. V4 has short sleeves, buttoned waistline. V. 4 has short sleeves, contrast collar and tie ends.

Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. 

Size Guide

Vintage Size: 14

Bust: 34” (86.4cm)

Waist: 26” (66.1cm)

Hip: 36” (91.4cm)

Back length – neck base to waist: 16 ¼” (41.3cm)

Finished back length of view 1: 56” (142cm)

Finished back length of view 2, 3, 4: 45 ½” (115.6cm)

Fabric Amount

View 1

35” or 36” fabric without nap, 6 ¼ yds.

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 5 ½ yds.

54” fabric without nap, 4 1/8 yds.

View 2

35” or 36” fabric with nap, 5 3/8 yds.

35” or 36” fabric without nap, 5 yds.

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 4 yds.

View 3 or 4

35” or 36” fabric without nap, 4 ½ yds.

44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 ½ yds.

Width of lower edge of view 1: 113”

Width of lower edge of v. 2, 3, 4: 95”

View 3 Lace edging ¾” wide, 3 3/8 yds.

View 2 Contrasting piping – 3/8 yd. of 35” or 36” fabric.

View 4 Contrasting collar and tie ends

35” or 36” fabric without nap,

44” or 45” fabric without nap,

2” HEM ALLOWED IN VIEW 1-2-3-4

11 pieces pattern

Sewing Notions

V. 1, 2, 3 and 4: 2 spools thread, bias seam binding (optional). V. 1, 2 and 3: 2 buttons. V. 3 and 4: contrast thread. V. 3: 1 pkg. of 1” wide bias binding.

Recommended Fabrics

All views: cottons, pique, plisse, gingham, chintz, linen, rayons, taffeta, challis, moire, brocade. V.1 also in: wool. V.2 also in corduroy. V. 2 contrast: cotton. V.4 contrast: cottons, rayons.

What You Will Receive

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 resealable 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.

Skill Level

Intermediate