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
Pattern Format
Single-Size Hard Copy
Single-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address.
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1 review for Sussex Cape Dress
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Single-Size PDF Download
jonellie50(verified owner) – :
Another well thought out pattern from Stylearc. I needed a posh frock for a special event and this fitted the bill. It took me a while to get the fit at the back right (I am petite and the darts needed a fair bit of alteration). Thank goodness for a very patient husband helping out! I made the dress and cape in a dark navy crepe wool. I did find attaching the facing a bit confusing but a quick google for an alternative solution solved the problem.
Elvin F
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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:
sizes
4-18
20-30
Width 148 cm (58")
2 m (2.20 yd)
3 m (3.3 yd)
Lining Fabric Estimate - for dress and cape
sizes
4-18
20-30
Width 148 cm (58")
1.25 m (1.4 yd)
1.9 m (2.1 yd)
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
sizes
4-16
18-30
Width 148 cm (58")
1.5 m (1.65 yd)
2.15 m (2.35 yd)
Lining Estimate - for dress only
sizes
4-16
18-30
Width 148 cm (58")
1 m (1.1 yd)
1.75 m (1.9 yd)
Fuse - Width 90 cm (36")
All sizes: 50 cm or 20"
Sizing Help
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Format Reviewed: Single-Size PDF Download
jonellie50 (verified owner) – :
Another well thought out pattern from Stylearc. I needed a posh frock for a special event and this fitted the bill. It took me a while to get the fit at the back right (I am petite and the darts needed a fair bit of alteration). Thank goodness for a very patient husband helping out! I made the dress and cape in a dark navy crepe wool. I did find attaching the facing a bit confusing but a quick google for an alternative solution solved the problem.
Elvin F