8124 BUTTERICK 1957 SHEATH DRESS, COLLARED CAPE PATTERN 16 36" BUST

Butterick 8124; ca. 1957; SLENDER DRESS WITH CAPE. Sleeveless dress with button trim creating a double-breasted effect, a button-on, collared cape. The neckline is squared in front, dips to deep V in back. Skirt has stand-away, hip pockets, V detailing in back. Featured in Butterick Pattern Book, Summer 1957 NICE PATTERN WITH LEFTOVER FABRIC INSIDE IN ROYAL RED AND BLUE QUITE HEAVY MAYBE A RAYON FABRIC. SIZE 16 OLD SIZING BUST 36 WAIST 28 USE LINEN, PIQUE, SHANTUNG, FAILLE, CREPE, COTTON BROADCLOTH. OR maybe the fabric is shantung....