Buy the B6978 Cape, Top and Trousers sewing pattern from Butterick. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Lined capes have stand up collar, side front pockets, side openings, concealed sew-on snap closure and length variations. Loose-fitting top has purchased bias facings, side slits and hem variations. Slim fit trousers have grosgrain waist facings, waist darts and invisible side zipper with hook and eye closure.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
Suggested fabrics: A,B: Heavy satin, mikado, wool blends. C,D,E: Crepe, sateen, twill. Lining A,B: Lining fabric. Interfacing A,B: Lightweight fusible.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.
Sizing: AA (10-12-14-16-18), BB (20W-28W), which is approx. UK sizes AA (6/8 – 14), BB (16/18– 26). based on our . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. A,B: Six 3/4" (2cm) sew-on snaps. C,D: One pkg. of 1/2" (1.3cm) single fold bias tape. E: One 7" (18cm) invisible zipper, one hook and eye, 1/2" (1.3cm) grosgrain ribbon: Sizes 10 - 18 - 1 yd. (1.0m); Sizes 20W - 28W - 1 3/8 yds. (1.3m).
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