Description
From the Envelope Back
Created especially for the horsemen who rode the rugged Outback at the turn of the century, this dashing coat is still popular today. It has many practical features for all-weather riding (horses or bicycles!), or it can be stripped down to a very-easy-to-make duster for men or women. The original version, View B, is ready for the range with wrist tabs, elbow patches, and a detachable shoulder cape. Leg tabs and the long fantail vent in center back cleverly wrap around to form a type of legging for added body and saddle protection while riding! The front opening is covered with a rectangular flap for wind and rain protection, and the partial lining adds warmth. The basic, clean shape and essential details alone comprise View A, an over-everything coat. The raglan sleeves with wrist tabs, rectangular collar, collar tabs and patch/flap pockets add just enough style to this unlined duster, which can be made in a few hours. Both roomy coats fasten with heavy-duty gripper snaps and can be made in a variety of fabrics, waterproof or not. Lore and Authentic Detailing inside this pattern provide information on waterproofing fabrics for these garments. A thick turtleneck sweater, knit in a small wings stitch, is perfect for layering in cold weather. Knitting pattern is included.
More About the Pattern
Folkwear 137 includes the full-size white tissue/vellum paper pattern pieces and bond paper instructions for making the Australian Drover Coat. Enlarge the photo for a better look at the details. Let me know if you’d like to see the envelope back. This is sized for adults who wear sizes XS-S-M-L-XL (Women’s Sizes 6/8 to Men’s 48″ Chest). The envelope measures about 11-1/2″ x 9″. Copyright date is 1986 and the UPC is 0-94115-13732-4.
Condition
See photo. The envelope shows lighter storage. The contents are as new in original factory folds. No names or other markings. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day you pay. Unless you request otherwise, I will back this with one piece of box cardboard (to help prevent the Post Office from bending it), wrap it in plastic wrap (to help protect the item from moisture or torn packaging), then send inside a manila envelope when sent via First Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation. This is the cheapest postage option that includes both item protection and tracking. See the shipping page to give you an estimate on the cost of a First Class 2 package. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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