Dress and Cover-Up Cape
This sun-loving dress features a graceful little cover-up cape that fastens to shoulder strap buttons on bodice. View 1 cape, faced with contrasting fabric, is accented with braid along lower edge. Braid also details dress bodice and upper edge of pockets, both views.

Size Guide
Vintage Size: 40
Bust: 40” (101cm)
Waist: 34” (86cm)
Hip: 43” (109cm)
Finished Back Length of Dress: 48 ½” (123cm)
Finished Back Length of Cape: 13” (3cm)

Fabric Amount
VIEW 1 – DRESS AND CAPE
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 4 yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 3 ½ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
 
VIEW 1 – CONTRASTING CAPE FACING
35” or 36” fabric without nap, ¾ yd.
41”, 42”, 44”, 45” fabric without nap, 5/8 yd.
 
VIEW 2 – DRESS
35” or 36” fabric without nap, 3 ¼ yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 2 7/8 yds.
 
VIEW 2 – CONTRASTING CAPPE AND FACING
35” or 36” fabric without nap,1 ½ yds.
41” or 42” fabric without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
 
Width Around Lower of Dress, 67 ½” 
VIEW 1 – BRAID TRIM – ¼” wide, 3 7/8 yds.
VIEW 2 – BRAID TRIM – ¼” wide, 4 1/8 yds.
VIEW 1 OR 2 – BELT BACKING (OPTIONAL)
¾” or 1” wide, 1 ¼ yds.
 
13 pieces pattern

Notions
VIEW 1 AND 2: -  2 spools of Thread; Contrasting Thread; Bias Seam Binding – (Optional); Belt, Buckle – (Optional); 14” Neck Type Zipper for side opening; 2 Buttons.

Recommended Fabrics
TYPES: - V. 1 and 2 and contrasts: Cotton, linen, pique, gingham, percale, broadcloth, rayon, cotton cord, shantung, sharkskin, synthetic cotton blends.

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.