McCalls Vintage Nightwear M8381

Buy the M8381 vintage 1980's Laura Ashley robe and nightgown sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner/intermediate dressmaker. Vintage 1980s long robe has V-neckline with tie, collar with self-fabric ruffle, pockets in side seams, buttoned front opening, self-fabric tie belt, and long sleeves with gathered caps that have cuffs with ruffles. Long, high-waisted, gathered pullover nightgown has bodice with square neckline trimmed with purchased ruffling, armhole ruffles, and buttoned placket opening. Robe and nightgown have top-stitched hems. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts.

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, cotton blends, cotton flannel, crepe de chine, eyelet, lightweight linen, seersucker, voile. Interfacing: Lightweight fusible. Not suitable for diagonals.

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

Sizing: A (XS-S-M-L), approx. UK sizes A (4/6 – 12/14), based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. Robe: Three 5/8" (1.5cm) buttons. Nightgown: Four 3/8" (1cm) buttons, 1 1/2 yds. (1.4m) of 3/4" (2cm) wide ruffling.

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