Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 6147
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Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Sewing Pattern presents a 1929 Ladies Home Journal design with wrap-around front, cape collar or scarf option, and long one-seam sleeves for elegant formal wear.
Skill Level: 3/5
Best for intermediate sewists. Requires accurate handling of wrap construction, draped styling, outerwear fabric control, and clean period finishing.
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Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 6147
$22.00
Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Sewing Pattern presents a 1929 Ladies Home Journal design with wrap-around front, cape collar or scarf option, and long one-seam sleeves for elegant formal wear.
Skill Level: 3/5
Best for intermediate sewists. Requires accurate handling of wrap construction, draped styling, outerwear fabric control, and clean period finishing.
999 in stock
Get Free Shipping
On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
This Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Sewing Pattern was originally published by the Ladies Home Journal.
This Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Sewing Pattern recreates an elegant wrap-style coat from the closing years of the flapper era. Pattern 6147 appeared in the May 1929 issue of the Ladies Home Journal and reflects the longer, more graceful outerwear silhouettes that emerged as women’s fashion moved beyond the earlier, boyish lines of the decade.
Pattern 6147 was advertised in the May 1929 issue of the Ladies Home Journal, where it was described 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 Sewing Pattern Design
This Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Sewing Pattern features the refined wrap styling that became fashionable near the end of the 1920s. The coat laps across the front for a softly draped effect and may be finished with either a cape collar or a scarf treatment across the shoulders. Long one-seam sleeves and a straight silhouette help preserve the smooth vertical lines associated with late-1920s outerwear.
The result is a garment well suited to formal afternoon wear, evening use, theatrical costuming, historical interpretation, and vintage wardrobe study.
Historical Context – Late 1920s Evening Wraps
By 1929, women’s dress had shifted toward longer skirts and more fluid proportions. Outerwear followed that same direction, with wraps and coats designed to complement slim gowns without overwhelming the figure. Publications such as the Ladies Home Journal promoted adaptable garments that could move easily between afternoon and evening settings while still feeling stylish and current.
This Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Sewing Pattern captures that transition especially well, combining a practical straight coat foundation with dramatic draped styling at the front and shoulders.
Pattern Details
- Wrap-around coat with draped front closing
- Choice of cape collar or scarf finish at the shoulders
- Long one-seam sleeves
- Straight late-1920s silhouette
- Adapted from an original Ladies Home Journal design
Size Information
This pattern was drafted for the size and proportions of a late-1920s woman.
- Bust: 32"
- Hips: 35 1/2"
This is the only size included with the pattern package.
For resizing guidance, see our Guide to Resizing Vintage Sewing Patterns.
Pattern Construction
- 7 pattern pieces
- 3/8" seam allowance included
- Full-size printed pattern sheets on 36" wide paper
- Pattern printed across 2 large sheets
Materials Required
- 4 yards of 36" wide fabric
The original journal description recommended elegant fabrics suitable for evening wear, including heavy crepe satin. For a softer Paris-inspired effect, sheer or drapable fabrics layered over a coordinated gown would also suit the design well.
What You Receive
- Full-size printed pattern on 36" wide paper (2 sheets)
- Instruction booklet with written directions
- Pattern layout diagram and material chart
- Guide to Editing Garments Due to Bust Size
- Reproduction of the original pattern artwork
All printed patterns are produced on durable 20 lb white paper and packaged in a protective reusable sleeve.
This Late 1920s Wrap Around Coat Sewing Pattern is ideal for historical costume design, theatrical wardrobes, vintage fashion study, and the reproduction of authentic late-1920s garments.
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Skill Level
Difficulty: 3/5 (Intermediate)
This pattern is best suited to intermediate sewists. The construction itself is not highly complex, but the wrap front, shoulder treatment, and careful handling of draped outerwear fabrics call for accuracy and confidence. Success with this design depends on smooth finishing, even assembly of the collar or scarf option, and good control when sewing a garment meant to hang with elegance.
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Additional information
| Weight | 9 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 2 in |
Sizing Information
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