Early 1900s Girls Coat Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 2469
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Bring Edwardian elegance to life with this Early 1900s Girls Coat Sewing Pattern, a faithful reproduction of Butterick 2469 from 1908. Designed for a 9-year-old girl, this pattern includes sleeve and length variations, authentic details, and a Gibson-style silhouette perfect for schoolwear or Sunday best.
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Early 1900s Girls Coat Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 2469
$18.00
Bring Edwardian elegance to life with this Early 1900s Girls Coat Sewing Pattern, a faithful reproduction of Butterick 2469 from 1908. Designed for a 9-year-old girl, this pattern includes sleeve and length variations, authentic details, and a Gibson-style silhouette perfect for schoolwear or Sunday best.
999 in stock
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Early 1900s Girls Coat Sewing Pattern
Recreate the timeless Edwardian look with this Early 1900s Girls Coat Sewing Pattern, a historically accurate reproduction of Butterick Pattern 2469 from 1908. This coat features a Gibson-style silhouette, originally published in the November 1908 Butterick catalog, designed to balance warmth, practicality, and fashion for school or everyday wear.
Historical Context
During the late Edwardian era, girls’ long coats were not only protective garments but also statements of style. The Gibson tuck over the shoulders allowed for fullness without bulk, and contrasting trims in velvet or silk offered elegance for Sunday outings. Butterick’s 1908 description emphasized that “a long coat is valuable for a girl from several points of view,” recommending fabrics like serge, tweed, cheviot, or broadcloth in colors such as scarlet, navy, castor brown, black, champagne, and cream.
Sizing Information
This sewing pattern is drafted for a girl aged approximately 9 years old.
- Age: 9 years
- This is the only size included in the package.
Size Notes for Historical Children’s Patterns
Early 20th-century “age” sizing assumes smaller body measurements than today. This pattern was drafted to the proportions of a circa-1908 nine-year-old, which typically runs leaner and slightly shorter than a modern child of the same age.
At-a-Glance Fit Guidance
- Modern equivalent: Often closest to a slim modern size 7–8 (measure to confirm).
- Common adjustments: +1–2" at chest/waist; +1–2" in length (body and sleeve), depending on the child.
Typical Averages (50th Percentile)
| Measurement | c. 1908 Age 9 | Today Age 9 (U.S.) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 50–51" (127–130 cm) | 52.5–53" (133–135 cm) | +2–3" |
| Weight | 58–62 lb (26–28 kg) | 63–67 lb (29–31 kg) | +5–7 lb |
| Chest | 24–25" (61–64 cm) | 26–27" (66–69 cm) | +1–2" |
| Waist | 22–23" (56–58 cm) | 24–25" (61–64 cm) | +1–2" |
How to Ensure the Best Fit
- Measure the child’s chest, natural waist, back waist length, and sleeve length.
- Compare to the pattern’s measurement chart and ease; prioritize chest and back length for coats.
- Grade between sizes or add length where needed (hems, sleeves, and shoulder-to-hem).
Need help adjusting? See our step-by-step guide:
Resizing Vintage Patterns.
Note: Historical “age” labels reflect period averages and do not map directly to modern retail sizes. Always fit to the wearer’s current measurements.
Pattern Details
- Includes 2 sleeve options: bishop sleeve or regulation sleeve
- Length variations: full-length or seven-eighths
- Hand-drawn 36" wide sheet emulating the Butterick original
Fabric Requirements
- 2½ yards of 45” wide fabric
What’s Included
- Reproduction of the original Butterick envelope artwork
- Back cover with sizing chart, material requirements, and diagram
- 4-page instruction set (cutting and making the garment)
- Historical background on the early 1900s pattern industry
Difficulty Level
3 / 5 – Intermediate
This pattern is best suited for sewists with moderate skill. Techniques include managing shoulder tucks, setting sleeves, and handling heavier outerwear fabrics.
Links
Looking for the digital format? Try the companion listing here:
Early 1900s Girls Coat Downloads
Copyright Notice
Copyright Past Patterns 1979–2025. All rights reserved.
Additional information
| Weight | 6 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 2 in |
| Size | For Age 9 |
Sizing Information
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Why are both Trowsers and Trousers listed on site?
Over the last 200 years, much like the human body, our style of language has changed. For vintage patterns, we attempt to use the language of the day where possible.
Can you grade (edit) a Vintage Revival pattern for my size?
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What sizes do Past Patterns patterns come in?
Our patterns, with some exceptions, are manufactured in sizes 8 through 26 for women and sizes 34 through 54 for men. Most patterns are multi-sized. For a complete listing of measurements in inches see the size chart.
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Why is my pattern size different from my off the rack dress size?
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What does a Corset Kit contain in addition to the Corset pattern?
In addition to the pattern, the kits contain everything you need to make the corset except the thread. The kits contain, according to their type, fabric and lining, stays, clasp or busk board, back lacing, tape for finishing the edges, trim lace, ribbon, leather, tin stock, waist tape, punch and setter, eyelets, marking pencils, cording, reed and a loop turner.
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What is the difference between a Past Patterns original pattern and a Vintage Revival pattern?
The Past Patterns originals were designed in house and based upon the research, disassembly and time of Saundra Ros Altman. These designs come from finds all over the United States reaching from San Diego, California to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. She created the initial patterns, the sizing charts and the instruction content. Many of the these patterns are multi-sized or are available in various sizes. For the most part, these designs are done taking into account the modern human body's shape, height and weight. The Vintage Revival patterns are traces or copies of an old, mass produced pattern; the first mass produced patterns came out in the 1850s. For the most part, you get exactly what came in the original package; in some cases, Saundra has appended historical notes to the instructions. The Vintage Revivals patterns, being copies of the originals, generally only come in one size and are based upon the size and shape of the human body from the era the pattern came from.
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What measurements do I need to know to order a Corset Kit?
The bust and back length. The back length is measured from the prominent bone at the base of the neck to the natural waistline.
Where can I see the appropriate clothing fabrics for the 18th and 19th centuries?
You can see 1740 through 1940 fabrics in a book titled "Textile Designs" by Susan Meller and Joost Elffers. The subtitle states, "Two Hundred Years of European and American Patterns for Printed Fabric by Motif, Style, Color, Layout and Period and 1,823 Illustration in Color." What they don't say is that 90% of the swatches pictured are life size. The ISBN is 0-8109-3853-7. A second book is Wearable Prints, 1740-1860, History, Materials, and Mechanics by Susan W. Greene. The ISBN is 978-1-60635-124-6. Great books! Order it from your local library that has interlibrary loan capability if you cannot afford the price. There are now many sources for appropriate fabric through the Internet.
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