This reproduction sewing pattern is sized to fit a 36 inch bust.
Ladies Columbia Cape is an eight gored short cape with high neckline. Can be left plain or trimmed with soutache, lace or embroidery, and finished with or without lining. Very full - like a circle skirt for the shoulders. Most likely named in honor of the World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair 1893-1894), the exposition was an influential social and cultural event and had a profound effect on the arts, and sewing!
Suggested Fabric: Spotted Moire, Light Woolens, Silk Plaids, Linen, Silk Taffeta, Lined Lace, Brocade. Optional Notions: Lining Fabric, Gimp for trim, Insertion for trim, hood & eye or frog type closure. The red cape shown in photo #2 is a work in progress.
Yardage for size given:
22 Inch Wide Material - 4-3/4 Yards
44 Inch Wide Material - 2-3/8 Yards
54 Inch Wide Material - 2-1/4 Yards
This pattern was originally created by Dec. 30, 1899 and has been re-digitized into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright www.BeespokeVintagePatterns.com 2020, and as such, no portion of this pattern may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written consent.
The source material from which these early patterns are replicated contain much less information than the more modern patterns from the 1920's and 1930's. Patterns and fashion journals published during these eras presumed that the home seamstress possessed sufficient skills to construct a garment without detailed directions. As a result, SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF VINTAGE GARMENT CONSTRUCTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. It is very important when sewing these items to make a fitting mock-up of the pattern out of muslin or other waste fabric, and make all of the adjustments for your individual figure on the mock-up. Patterns are reproduced directly from the original source material, with no changes in order to retain the historical accuracy of the pattern. Prior sewing experience and knowledge of working with vintage patterns is recommended.
Please note: This is NOT a finished garment and the original documentation and pattern are NOT included.
In a hurry and want it now? PDF pattern is available for purchase here: www.etsy.com/listing/1076680816
**PLEASE KEEP IN MIND**
This is an exact copy of the original vintage pattern and as such may retain any original errors or miscalculations in formatting native to the original pattern. While I have made up some of these patterns, I have not tested them all out and cannot attest to their accuracy or perfect fit. As with all garment construction, it is best to make a mock-up for fitting in test fabric prior to cutting and constructing with your final fashion fabric.
**NOT YOUR SIZE?**
Here are some resources for resizing a pattern...
https://www.patreon.com/posts/grading-your-own-68272892
http://sensibility.com/blog/tips/how-to-resize-a-pattern/
**CAN YOU MAKE THIS FOR ME?**
I sure can! I'd be happy to make this up in your size and your choice of fabric. Please message me with a custom order request and we can finalize the details.
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