London Coat Dress Sewing Pattern

A vintage modern 1950s Coat Dress sewing pattern in a grey textured fabric, featuring View A's scalloped sweetheart neckline and short sleeves with buttoned cuffs.
A vintage modern 1950s Coat Dress sewing pattern View B in a pink and white lace fabric, featuring 3/4 length sleeves, a scalloped sweetheart neckline, and a tailored contrast midriff.
A vintage modern 1950s Coat Dress sewing pattern View B in plush red velvet, featuring 3/4 length sleeves, a scalloped sweetheart neckline, and a bold red satin contrast midriff.
A vintage modern 1950s Coat Dress sewing pattern full-body view of View A in a grey textured fabric, showcasing the scalloped sweetheart neckline and a gracefully flared midi skirt.
A vintage modern 1950s Coat Dress sewing pattern View B in pink floral lace, featuring a model posed under a garden trellis with vintage white gloves and a matching clutch.
A vintage modern fashion illustration of the 1950s London Coat Dress View B, showcasing the slate blue fabric, 3/4 sleeves, and a navy contrast midriff.
A vintage modern 1950s London Coat Dress sewing pattern official front cover envelope (LN1517) featuring the signature Sew Chic logo, intermediate difficulty rating, and views A and B.
A vintage modern 1950s London Coat Dress sewing pattern technical drawing (LN1517) showing front and back views for View A (short sleeves) and View B (3/4 sleeves with contrast midriff).

London Coat Dress Sewing Pattern

(3 customer reviews)

Price range: $21.00 through $25.00

  • Misses Sizes 2–18
  • Vintage Modern 1950s Style
  • Signature Scalloped Sweetheart Neckline
  • Generously Flared Skirt with Pockets
  • Tailored Double-Breasted Asymmetric Design
  • Intermediate Level
  • Paper Pattern Printed & Shipped
  • PDF Pattern in Letter & A4
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Description

The London Coat Dress sewing pattern is a vintage modern asymmetric dress featuring a scalloped neckline and flared skirt. Sized using a contemporary fit standard rather than vanity sizing.

Rain or shine, this coat dress will keep you wrapped in comfort and style! For some fun with asymmetry, this double-breasted coat dress buttons on the left side only, leading the eye to a generously flared skirt with side-seam pockets. Fun details include a striking sweetheart scalloped neckline and front opening highlighted by topstitching and a fully lined bodice for a neat and tidy interior. View A features decorative buttons at the shoulder and additional topstitching at the midriff. The fitted, classic short sleeves include a topstitched band and button detail. View B has ¾ sleeves and a contrast midriff front and back.

⟡ Fabric

The Fabrics we Recommend for This Pattern:

All views are appropriate for light to medium weight suiting fabrics such as herringbone, houndstooth, tweed, raw silk, satin, shantung, brocade, suede fabrics, wools, and linens and all cotton types; denim. View B: Textured fabrics such as velvet, boucle, jacquard, satin, shantung, and specialty cottons; eyelash, eyelet, pique, seersucker. Contrast View B: satin, taffeta, faux leather, broadcloth.

⟡ Misses Materials

MISSES:
What You’ll Need to Make this Pattern

LONDON COAT DRESS MISSES SIZE FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

NOTIONS: Thread, (1) ½” clear sew-on snap, (6) ⅝” sew-on hook and straight eye closures. View A: (11) ⅞” buttons. View B: (5) ⅞” buttons or covered button kit. Optional (all views): Topstitching or buttonhole thread.

REQUIREMENTS *
with or without nap
 VIEW A VIEW B
60” Fashion Fabric 3 ¾ yds 3 ½ yds
45” Contrast Fabric (Midriff) — ⅝ yds
45” Lining 1 ⅜ yds 1 ¼ yds
22” Interfacing 2 ¾ yds

*Additional fabric needed to match plaids or stripes.

⟡ About Fit & Ease

How Our Sizing Works

All of our patterns are multi‑sized, and every size is included in each pattern. We use a measurement‑based sizing system similar to bridalwear, so your usual retail size or standard pattern size may not correspond to our chart. Select your size using your body measurements, choosing the closest match for each area. You can achieve an excellent fit by customizing your size across the three main measurement points.

Misses Fit

Our misses block is drafted for a true hourglass figure with broader shoulders, a full B‑cup bust, a long waist, and a height of 5’7″. Fitted styles generally include:

  • 3″ full‑bust ease
  • 0–1″ waist ease
  • 2″ hip ease

Additional design ease may be added depending on the style. To understand the finished garment fit, refer to the body measurements in the chart and add the ease amounts listed above.

Plus Fit

Our plus block is drafted for a different distribution of curves than the misses block, with narrower shoulders, a fuller waist and hip, a slightly shorter waist length, and a height of 5’7″. Plus patterns include cup sizes from C–F, which vary by style. Fitted styles include:

  • 2.5″ full‑bust ease (to support a smooth fit on a fuller bust)
  • 1″ waist ease
  • 4″ hip ease

Additional design ease may be added depending on the style. To understand the finished garment fit, refer to the body measurements in the chart and add the ease amounts listed above.

⟡ Misses Sizing

Size Chart: Misses sizes 2-18

The Misses range is drafted for a generous “B” cup.
Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Chest 30 31 32 33 34.5 36 38 40 43
Bust 32 33 34 35 36.5 38 40 42 45
Waist 25 26 27 28 29.5 31 33 35 38
Hip 35 36 37 38 39.5 41 43 45 48
Back Waist 16 16.25 16.5 16.75 17 17.25 17.5 17.75 18

⟡ Metric

Metric Conversion Charts


Misses Size Chart – B Cup Bust

Size* 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
in cm in cm in cm in cm in cm in cm in cm in cm in cm
Chest 30 76 31 79 32 81 33 84 34½ 88 36 91 38 97 40 102 43 109
Bust 32 81 33 84 34 86 35 89 36½ 93 38 97 40 102 42 107 45 114
Waist 25 64 26 66 27 69 28 71 29½ 75 31 79 33 84 35 89 38 97
Hip 35 89 36 91 37 94 38 97 39½ 100 41 104 43 109 45 114 48 122
Back Waist 16 41 16¼ 41 16½ 42 16¾ 43 17 43 17¼ 44 17½ 45 17¾ 45 18 46


Plus Size Chart – C/D/E/F Cup Bust

Size* 18W 20W 22W 24W 26W 28W 30W
in cm in cm in cm in cm in cm in cm in cm
Chest 39 99 41 104 43 109 45 114 47 119 49 124 51 130
Full Bust C 42 107 44 112 46 117 48 122 50 127 52 132 54 137
D 45 114 47 119 49 124 51 130 53 135 55 140 57 145
E (DD) 43 109 45 114 47 119 49 124 51 130 53 135 56 142
F (DDD) 44 112 46 117 48 122 50 127 52 132 54 137 40 102
Waist 38 97 40 102 42 107 44 112 46 117 48 122 50 127
Hip 47 119 49 124 51 130 53 135 55 140 57 145 59 150
Back Waist 15½ 39 15¾ 40 16 41 16¼ 41 16½ 42 16¾ 43 17 43


Fabric Conversion: Yards to Meters

1/8 yd 0.15m 1 1/8 yd 1.05m 2 1/8 yd 1.95m
1/4 yd 0.25m 1 1/4 yd 1.15m 2 1/4 yd 2.10m
3/8 yd 0.35m 1 3/8 yd 1.30m 2 3/8 yd 2.20m
1/2 yd 0.50m 1 1/2 yd 1.40m 2 1/2 yd 2.30m
5/8 yd 0.60m 1 5/8 yd 1.50m 2 5/8 yd 2.40m
3/4 yd 0.70m 1 3/4 yd 1.60m 2 3/4 yd 2.55m
7/8 yd 0.80m 1 7/8 yd 1.75m 2 7/8 yd 2.65m
1 yd 0.95m 2 yd 1.85m 3 yd 2.75m

The grid shows conversions up to 3 yards. For longer lengths, please combine amounts.

3 reviews for London Coat Dress Sewing Pattern

  1. Laura Kimmel –

    The London Coat dress I have sewn at least twice. Each time it called for a more structured fabric. This 👗 honestly takes a little more time and effort but once it’s finished, it has that Wow factor and looks sharp! I believe the Queen of England had something similar? The buttons really take center stage. I love love the neckline on this dress! It’s a stunning dress, and once lined in the fall or spring, you’re not lugging around a coat.

  2. S (verified owner) –

    This dress got so many compliments with its unique cut. It was an absolute joy to sew and it fit just as i wanted. I will be making another for the christmas party this year.

  3. Rebecca Yunger (verified owner) –

    This style of dress took my breath away. It is just so beautiful! I live in a cold climate and having stylish outerwear is a bonus. It’s truly “Sew chic”!

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