McCalls Dress M8503

Buy the M8503 Dress sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an intermediate dressmaker. On or off shoulder dress has circle flounce around the neckline, basque-inspired pointed waist, boned bodice, lace up back with cording and grommets, zipper closure and side slit at skirt. 

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Challis, Cotton Blends, Crepes, Lawn. Lining: Lining Fabrics, Voile. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: H5 (6-8-10-12-14), U5 (16-18-20-22-24), which is approx. UK sizes H5 (4/6 – 10), U5 (12 – 20/22) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. 3 1/2 yds. (3.2m) of 1/4" (6mm) boning, twenty six grommets with a 5/16 (8mm) opening, 3 1/4 yds. (3.0m) of 1/4" (6mm) cording, one 7" (18cm) invisible zipper, 3/4 yds. (0.7m) of 3/4" (2cm) elastic.

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