Sussex Cape Dress

Product Description

Inspired by Meghan Markle’s recent couture outfit, our Sussex dress with its separate cape is a gorgeous example of creating a stylish look using a simple classic sheath dress and adding an on-trend cape.

This beautifully fitted dress will become your go to classic dress to wear on many occasions, both pieces have separate linings and the dress can be made with or without lining.

Fabric Suggestion

Fine wool, crepe, silk brocade

Finished Pattern Measurements (for size 10):

• Bust: 95 cm / 37 3/8"
• Hip: 107 cm / 42 1/8"
• Shoulder Breadth: 38 cm / 15"
• Waist Circumference: 85 cm / 33 1/2"
• Centre Back Length: 102 cm / 40 1/8"
• Cape - Back Length from High Shoulder Point: 29 cm / 11 3/8"
• Cape - Front Length from High Shoulder Point: 30 cm / 11 3/4"

Fabric Estimate - for dress and cape:

Lining Fabric Estimate - for dress and cape

Fuse for dress and cape - Width 90 cm (36")

All sizes: 1.75 m or 1.9yd

Fuse for dress only - Width 90 cm (36")

All sizes: 50 cm or 20"

Fabric Estimate - for dress only

Lining Estimate - for dress only

Fuse - Width 90 cm (36")

All sizes: 50 cm or 20"

Sizing Help

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Size Chart - CM

Size	A. Shoulder Breadth (cm)	B. Upper Arm Girth (cm)	C. Bust (cm)	D. Waist (cm)	E. Hip (cm)
4	34.4	26.4	77	60	83
6	35.6	27.6	82	65	88
8	36.8	28.8	87	70	93
10	38	30	92	75	98
12	39.2	31.2	97	80	103
14	40.4	32.4	102	85	108
16	41.6	33.6	107	90	113
18	42.8	34.8	112	95	118
20	44	36	118	100	124
22	45.2	37.2	124	106	130
24	46.4	38.4	130	112	136
26	47.6	39.6	136	118	142
28	48.8	40.8	142	124	148
30	50	42	148	130	154

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Size Chart - Inches

Size	A. Shoulder Breadth (inches)	B. Upper Arm Girth (inches)	C. Bust (inches)	D. Waist (inches)	E. Hip (inches)
4	13.5	10.5	30.3	23.5	32.6
6	14	10.9	32.3	25.5	34.6
8	14.5	11.3	34.3	27.5	36.6
10	15	11.8	36.2	29.5	38.6
12	15.4	12.3	38.2	31.5	40.6
14	15.9	12.8	40.2	33.5	42.5
16	16.4	13.2	42.1	35.5	44.5
18	16.9	13.7	44.1	37.5	46.5
20	17.3	14.2	46.5	39.5	48.8
22	17.8	14.6	48.8	42	51.2
24	18.3	15.1	51.2	44.5	53.5
26	18 3/4	15 5/8	53 1/2	46.5	56
28	19 1/4	16 1/8	56	48.5	58 1/4
30	19 3/4	16 5/8	58 1/4	50.5	61

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Size Conversion Table

ALPHA SIZING	AUSTRALIA	UK	US	FRANCE	ITALY	JAPAN
XXS	6	6	2	34	38	5
XS	8	8	4	36	40	7
S	10	10	6	38	42	9
M	12	12	8	40	44	11
L	14	14	10	42	46	13
XL	16	16	12	44	48	15
XXL	18	18	14	46	50	17

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How Do I Know What Size I Am?

Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.

1. When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
2. Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
3. When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
4. You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:

A. Shoulder Breadth

Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.

B. Upper Arm Girth

This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.

C. Bust

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.

D. Waist

This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.

E. Hip

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.

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