This cape dress comes with a full front and back cape and a simple, gathered waistline. It is made specifically for those who want a relaxed, modest fitting cape dress that comes with a gathered waist instead of an elastic drawn waist. The back bodice closes with a zipper. Sleeves are elbow length with a simple hem, 3/4 finished with a small elastic ruffle or long finished with an elastic ruffle. The skirt is traditionally made with a full gather, but you may choose any of our other skirt options above for the style that works best for you. You may also add a round or pointed collar to the bodice. We think this dress has a slightly looser fit than Charity's Cape Dress. Approximate finished length from top of shoulder to hem is 50".
Cape dresses are best made with lightweight fabrics because of the number of layers the zipper must zip up in the back. Our poly/cottons and regular cottons work best. The poly/cottons are also wider fabrics, allowing us to cut the full skirt as wide as the pattern asks for, giving you a nice wide hem at the bottom of your dress. Fabrics like corduroy, denim and twill are simply too heavy. Please ask if you want any help in choosing fabrics before ordering.
Please use our size chart below to figure out your approximate size.
Ladies Size Chart
Size
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
XS
S
M
L
L/XL
XL
Bust Measurement
30-32
32-33
33-35
34-37
36-39
38-42
42-44
44-46
Waist Measurement
22-26
24-28
25-30
27-31
28-34
29-35
34-38
35-40
Hip Measurement
32-35
35-38
37-40
40-43
43-47
45-49
Back Neck Length
15.5
15.75
16.25
16.5
16.75
17
17.25
Finished Length
50