McCalls Dress M8361

Buy the M8361 Dress sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Shirtdress with cut out waist has self ties stabilized by band. Dress A has short pleated sleeves with elastic at hems. Dress B has long two-piece sleeves with buttons at cuff. Dress C has short sleeves with stitched hem.

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: Cotton blends, poplin, gingham, shirting. Interfacing: Lightweight fusible.

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

Sizing: AX5 (4-6-8-10-12), D5 (12-14-14-16-18-20), which is approx. UK sizes AX5 (4– 8), D5 (8– 16) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A,B,C: 3/4" (0.7m) of 1/2" (1.3cm) elastic, one 7" (18cm) invisible zipper, one hook and eye. Also for A: 1yd. (1.0m) of 1" (2.5cm) elastic. Also for B: Four 1/2" (1.3cm) buttons.

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