McCalls Tops and Dresses M8284

Buy the M8284 tops and dresses sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner/intermediate dressmaker. Tops and dresses have pointed and ruffled collar variations. Sleeve variations include short and long with elastic at hem; three-quarter sleeve has narrow or wide cuff. High waisted button down dresses are knee length with and without flounce.

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, Challis, Crepe Back Satin. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

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

Sizing: A5 (6-8-10-12-14), F5 (16-18-20-22-24), which is approx. UK sizes A5 (4/6 – 10), F5 (12– 20/22) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A, B: Four ⁵/₈" (1.5 cm) buttons, 1 yd. (1 m) (0.8m) of ³/₈" (1 cm) wide elastic. C: Ten ⁵/₈" (1.5 cm) buttons, 1⁷/₈ yds. (1.8 m) (1.7m) of ¹/₂" (1.3 cm) flexible lace trim. D: Fifteen ⁵/₈" (1.5 cm) buttons.

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