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.