McCalls Dresses M8030
McCalls Dresses M8030
McCalls Dresses M8030
McCalls Dresses M8030
McCalls Dresses M8030
McCalls Dresses M8030
McCalls Dresses M8030
McCalls Dresses M8030
McCalls Dresses M8030
McCalls Dresses M8030
McCalls Dresses M8030
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McCalls Dresses M8030

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Buy the M8030 dresses sewing pattern from McCall’s. It’s perfect for an intermediate dressmaker. These dresses have a button front, front and back shoulder yokes, dropped shoulder and length and hem-shape options. The belt fastens with D-rings.

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: Shirting fabrics, poplin, linen, seersucker.

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

Sizing: A (XS-S-M-L-XL), approx. UK sizes A (4 – 18/20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Nine 1/2" (1.3 cm) buttons // Belt B, C: Two 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) D-rings.

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Mel Forrest
A great little shirtdress!

I spotted this pattern a while ago and really loved the way the direction of the stripes changed across the yokes. As soon as I saw this textured cotton from Guthrie Ghani I knew it would be perfect! The fabric was such a pleasure to sew with and it's lovely to wear - very soft and comfortable. I read a few reviews that mentioned there is not much ease around the hips in the pattern, so I graded from a small bust to a medium hip and the fit is great. I made view A, but extended it by 4" to match the length of view B while keeping the lovely curved hem detail. I really love how my dress turned out and can confirm it is perfect for a day out at the seaside!

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Love, Lucie
Love this but a few niggles

This is the McCalls M8030 Josie dress which my mum and I both fancied last year. My mum recently made hers up a few weeks ago using a fine viscose, which I really loved and gave me the impetus to make up my own.

 

It’s a great dress, I’ve never worn this length before, but I think it works.

It looks lovely from the back too.

I made up a size M for bust 34 – 36. I’m 35.5”.

I was concerned about width on the hip as I’d read that many sewers found it less than generous around the bum, but when checking the finished garment measurements, I thought I’d be fine but grade up if you’re a little more hippy.

I used the long length of view A but with a straight hem like view B and long side slits.

I cut out 2 back yoke and used the burrito method, the pattern used only one yoke.

Now for the niggles.

The collar it quite oversized, I would reduce the height of the collar stand if I was to make it again.

I also find the dress has a tendency to fall to the back, off the shoulders. I think a forward shoulder adjustment would solve this but I’m not sure exactly of how I would do this where the seam descends down the grown on sleeve.

I’m going to add some belt loops on the sides at the waist as I think that would stop me adjusting it so much when I’m wearing it.

There's more detail and images on my blog post. https://lovelucie.org/2021/05/30/first-of-the-summer-dresses-mccalls-m8030-josie/

 

 

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