1920s Ladies Coat With Large Sleeves - Reproduction 1923 Sewing Pattern #Z1652 - 34 Inch Bust

This replicated pattern is sized to fit a 34 inch bust.

This 1923 coat has deep set raglan sleeves with belted waist and wide turn back cuffs. The collar may be made to open lapel-style, or to stand up around the neck with a button closure. Illustration photos are from Pictorial Review Autumn 1923 catalog.

See below for a (LONG) review of this pattern - there are lots of construction notes so I left it as written:

Right off the bat, the length is much longer than it seems in the illustration, it is ankle length. There are also tabs extending from the top of the coat fronts that did not have any corresponding tabs on the facing so I cut those off. The layout illustration only shows the cuff piece cut twice but you need 4. The pattern only gives layout and yardages for doing the coat in one solid color with no contrast. I used 1-3/4 of a yard to make the contrast. The pattern shapes are simple, with only one set of darts to be made in the coat fronts. It is designed to not even be lined, although the instructions do mention how to line it if desired. The cut is loose, so no fussy fitting is required. There are no pockets to deal with, and the pieces fit together well. I am also very pleased with how VPLL had the necessary markings drawn on, they are printed in a second color to make them more distinguishable from the cutting lines. I am very pleased with the end result, I got a ton of compliments on it.

This Pictorial Review Pattern was originally created by Dec. 30, 1929 and the copyright has expired. This pattern has been re-digitized into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright Vintage Pattern Lending Library 2004, and as such, no portion of this pattern may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without the written consent of Vintage Pattern Lending Library.

Our replicated historic patterns are the highest quality available. They are electronically digitized and printed on a high-quality graphics printer in two to three colors. Paper is a beautiful 18lb semi-transparent vellum for ease of pinning and cutting. They are NOT inferior hand drawn, photo-copied or blue-printed replications. Our reproduced patterns are printed on full size sheets - no need for taping multiple small pages, or re-sizing from a small diagram.

Our patterns include seam allowances, grain lines and updated text for ease of construction. Patterns are reproduced directly from the original source material, with no changes in order to retain the historical accuracy of the pattern. Prior sewing experience and knowledge of working with vintage patterns is recommended.

Please note: This is NOT a finished garment and the original documentation and pattern are NOT included.

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