E-Pattern- 1950s "Jeannie" Wrap Dress & House Coat Pattern- Sizes 30-46" Bust

Wearing History #R142
Many thanks to Vivien of Fresh Frippery for her photos of her in the dress she made from this pattern! You can follow her on instagram at @freshfrippery

E-PATTERN- download and print at home on US Letter or A4 size paper. Also includes A0 Copy Shop size to send away for.
This uses A LOT of paper. Also coming soon as a pre-printed pattern.

Woman's Dress- A Multi-Size Pattern Based on a Period Original.

A beautiful Dressing Gown, Wrap Dress, House Coat, or House Dress!

This wonderful dressing gown or house coat also doubles as a fantastic everyday wrap dress! This wrap-around dress has a full, a-line skirt, a cute rolled collar, and optional circular ruffle at the sleeves for extra glam factor! Make this in comfortable lightweight cottons for summer wear, cotton plisse or seersucker for summer lounging, or even pretty sheers for a charming negligee.

SIZE

This pattern has been multi-sized to included sizes 30"-46" bust. Please see the listing images for size chart.
Please note sizes 44"-46" bust were originally not included so NO CUTTING CHARTS or YARDAGE are included for those sizes. Test layout and yardage amount while making mock up.


- Difficulty -

Intermediate difficulty. Instructions are original to the time period and are somewhat minimal compared with today.



- Yardage Requirements-
Please see images.
Please note sizes 44"-46" bust were originally not included so NO CUTTING CHARTS or YARDAGE are included for those sizes. Test layout and yardage amount while making mock up.

-Additional Notes-

Because this was based on a period original, a mock up is HIGHLY SUGGESTED. Test construction and fit on your unique figure before cutting into your fashion fabric.



--HOW TO PRINT AND USE THIS E-PATTERN--

YOU WILL NEED ADOBE READER, A FREE PDF READER PROGRAM, IN ORDER TO OPEN AND PRINT THIS PATTERN.


This pattern is formatted for USA Letter Size and A4 sized paper. You will need to print this pattern to 100% scale. Open the "READ-ME-FIRST" File for instructions on printing and piecing your pattern.

This pattern is tiled into letter sized paper. This pattern file is formatted to fit on both sizes of paper, and there will be varying thicknesses of white border, which will be cut off, according to pattern instructions.

You will print these documents on your home printer, cut, and tape them together, to form a larger pattern layout. Then you cut and use your pattern just as you would a normal home sewing pattern.

This pattern comes in a ZIP folder that must be decompressed to use, and uses a LOT of paper.

A0 is also included. 4 sheets of A0 paper are needed, to be sent away to a mail order printing service or printed at a print shop.


About Wearing History Resto-Vival™ Patterns



Resto-Vival™ Patterns are original historic patterns that have been restored and revived. Original patterns are usually available only in single sizes, precut from tissue paper and totally unprinted, with details like grainlines and darts indicated only by small perforations. Resto-Vival™ patterns are printed on sturdy bond paper instead of tissue and clearly marked with drawn and labeled markings. These markings aid the modern sewer in understanding the markings of the original pattern and the construction of the garment. Resto-Vival™ patterns follow the period shapes of the original patterns, maintaining the historical accuracy of the completed garment. Original period instructions are included. These instructions are text only (unless otherwise noted) and fairly minimal, especially compared to instructions for modern patterns. At least an intermediate knowledge of dressmaking and a good familiarity with pattern construction is suggested. You may choose to have a modern or period sewing book handy to help with basic construction methods that the pattern instructions do not cover in detail. Also, fitting a muslin mockup is strongly recommended, as all garments were meant to be worn over period foundation garments or corsetry.