Buy the M8280 1950's vintage dress sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an intermediate dressmaker. 1950s Vintage reissue sewing pattern. Views A and B have a fitted sweetheart bodice with tiered gathered shirt. Dresses include sew-in shoulder sash that can be tied multiple ways. View B has contrast for print mixing or color blocking.
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: Gingham, Cotton Blends, Shantung, Taffeta. Lining: Lining Fabrics. 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 . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. A, B: One 16" (41 cm) zipper, 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) (1.2m) of ½" wide grossgrain ribbon, 7/8 yd. (0.8 m) of ¼" covered boning, 1" (2.5 cm) slide buckle, skirt hook and bar closure
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