McCalls Dress M8529

Buy the M8529 Dress sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner/intermediate dressmaker. Tweed sheath dress has sleeve length and pocket variations, scoop neckline, shoulder pads and invisible zipper closure. View A dress has self ruffles on sleeves and pockets and decorative buttons on pockets. Views B and C have purchased trim at neckline and pockets.

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: Gabardine, Tweeds like Boucle, Wool Blends. Contrast C: Crepe Back Satin, Satin. Lining: Lining Fabrics. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

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

Sizing: D5 (4-6-8-10-12) R5 (14-16-18-20-22), which is approx. UK sizes D5 (4 – 8), R5 (10-18/20) based on our standardised size chart . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements. 

Notions: Thread. A,B,C: One 22" (56cm) invisible zipper, one pair of 1/2" (1.3cm) shoulder pads. Also for A: Two 1" (2.5cm) buttons. Also for B: 4yd. (3.6m) of 1/2" (1.3cm) braided trim. Also for C: 1 1/2 yds. (1.4m) of 1" (2.5cm) novelty trim. 

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