McCalls Vintage Dresses M7897

Buy the M7897 vintage dresses sewing pattern from McCall’s. It’s perfect for an intermediate dressmaker. These circa 1955 pullover dresses are fitted through bust and have neck facings, a side zipper closure, back skirt vent and length variations. The two-part overskirt, open at the centre back, is gathered onto a waistband which fastens in the front with hooks and eyes. The cummerbund is boned and fastens in the back with hooks and eyes.

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: Taffeta, brocade, satin, crepe.

Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.

Sizing: A5 (6-8-10-12-14), E5 (14-16-18-20-22), approx. UK sizes A5 (4/6 - 10), E5 (10 - 18/20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: A, B: One 12" (31 cm) zipper, five hook and eye sets, one waistband hook and bar set, 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) plastic boning, 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) ribbon or seam binding (optional).

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