Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Downloads provide a digital version of the elegant wrap-style coat originally published by the Ladies Home Journal and advertised in May 1929.

This graceful outer garment reflects the refined silhouettes of the late flapper era. The design features a wrap-around front that creates a soft draped effect, long one-seam sleeves, and the choice of a cape collar or scarf that falls across the shoulders for added drama.

Pattern 6147 was advertised in the May 1929 issue of the Ladies Home Journal, where editors described the garment as:

"Evening wraps in the summer are often a problem to solve. It is rather difficult to find one appropriate for many occasions. Design 6147 is a charming, straight-lined coat lapping over on the left side, giving a draped effect. Its fashionable little shoulder cape, slightly circular in front, hangs over long, loose sleeves, giving the coat a formal air appropriate for evening, and making it also wearable for formal afternoon occasions."

Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Downloads Design

The Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Downloads recreate a sophisticated evening wrap designed to be worn over formal gowns or elegant daytime attire. The coat wraps across the front and forms a smooth vertical silhouette typical of late-1920s fashion.

The optional cape collar or scarf draped across the shoulders gives the coat a distinctive theatrical appearance while remaining faithful to the original design published by the Ladies Home Journal.

Historical Context – Late 1920s Evening Wraps

By the end of the 1920s, women’s fashion was transitioning away from the early flapper silhouette toward longer and more graceful lines. Evening coats and wraps became important accessories for formal gatherings, theatre visits, and social events.

Pattern companies frequently promoted wrap-style coats because they combined dramatic styling with relatively straightforward construction. Designs like Pattern 6147 provided fashionable outerwear that could be worn for both formal afternoon occasions and evening wear.

Pattern Details

• Wrap-around coat with draped front closure
• Cape collar or scarf draped across the shoulders
• Long one-seam sleeves
• Elegant straight silhouette typical of late-1920s coats
• 7 pattern pieces

Size Information

This pattern was drafted for the proportions of a late-1920s woman.

• Bust: 32"
• Hips: 35½"

This is the only size included with the pattern.

For resizing guidance see:
Guide to Resizing Vintage Sewing Patterns

Materials Required

• 4 yards of 36" wide fabric

The Ladies Home Journal advertisement suggested heavy crepe satin for evening wear, while mousseline de soie could create an especially Parisian effect when worn over a matching printed gown.

What You Receive

• Digital pattern files in multiple printing formats
• Illustrated instruction booklet
• Pattern layout diagrams and material chart
• Guide to Editing Garments Due to Bust Size
• Reproduction of the original pattern artwork

Digital Format Breakdown

Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Downloads are provided in the following layout options:

• 36" wide format: 2 pages (no split pieces)
• 8.5" × 11" tiled format: 55 pages
• A4 tiled format: 55 pages
• A0 format: 3 pages (no split pieces)

The instruction booklet is provided in both 8.5" × 11" and A4 formats and contains 6 pages of written directions and construction guidance.

Customers using projector sewing systems may find the wide-format files particularly useful. Additional information can be found on the Past Patterns projector sewing help page:

Guide to Using Projector Sewing Patterns

Skill Level

Difficulty: 3 / 5 (Intermediate)

This design involves wrap-style garment construction, handling outerwear fabrics, and maintaining clean draped lines. Intermediate sewing experience is recommended for best results.

Also available in printed format:
Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Sewing Pattern

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