Buy the M8257 vintage 1976 top, skirt and trousers sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Vintage 1976 reissued sewing pattern. View A and B tops have lace trim and flowing sleeves stitched to the front and back bands. View C has extensions tied in front and cape sewn to back neckline and fronts. Skirt and pants have elastic in waistline casing.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
Suggested fabrics: Lawn, Lightweight Cotton Blends, Challis, Crepe. Contrast A,B: Lace.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.
Sizing: Y (XS-S-M), ZZ (L-XL-XXL), which is approx. UK sizes Y (4 – 10), ZZ (12 – 20/22) based on our . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. A,B: 6 5/8 yds. (6.10m) of 2" (5cm) wide flat lace. D,E: 1 1/2 yds. (1.4m) of 3/4" (2cm) wide elastic.
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