This cape dress is based on an ancient design. It
was adapted from the drawing of a shirt (figure 1) dating back before
the first century and was found in an archaeological dig in Denmark.
The shirt was probably made from animal hide and was
worn by putting the head through the neck hole, wrapping the short font
lap around to the back and tucking the bottom edge into a skirt held on
by thongs tied around the waist.
In the basic pattern shown, the cape part and front
are made longer so it could be worn as a dress, but a shorter version
can be made cut several inches below the waist in front to wear with
pants. The front is buttoned back under the cape, which is longer than
the front. The sleeve is sewn down against the cape in back with the
stitches running from the outside edge to approximately under the armpit
at each side. This leaves the arms surprisingly free while the cape
moves gracefully with you body as you move
DANISH
BOG DRESS
