{"product_id":"mccalls-vintage-top-skirt-m8540","title":"McCalls Vintage Top \u0026 Skirt M8540","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 17.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBuy the M8540 Vintage 1980's Top \u0026amp; Skirt sewing pattern from McCalls. \u003cspan style=\"background: white;\"\u003eIt’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Vintage McCall’s 1980’s Laura Ashley top and skirt sewing pattern. Pullover top A or B has tucked sailor collar, dickey and neck tie; above elbow length sleeves with pleated cap are pleated to bands. Top A has contrast collar and sleeve bands. Full gathered skirt has shaped, buttoned waistband, pockets in side front seams, back zipper closing. Authentic 80s vintage reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 17.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 17.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e– PAPER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/delivery-and-returns\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003edelivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e over £50)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 17.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSuggested fabrics: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eChallis, Cotton, Cotton Blends, Damask, Lightweight Wool Crepe, Seersucker, Silk Broadcloth. \u003cb\u003eContrast Collar and Sleeve Bands\u003c\/b\u003e in Solid Color Fabrics only. \u003cb\u003eAll Views:\u003c\/b\u003e Not suitable for diagonals. \u003cb\u003eInterfacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Lightweight Fusible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 17.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 17.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: .6pt; background: white;\"\u003eH5 (6-8-10-12-14), U5 (16-18-20-22-24), which is approx. UK sizes H5 (4\/6 – 10), U5 (12 – 20\/22)\u003c\/span\u003e based on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/sewing-patterns-size-chart\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003estandardised size chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 17.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eNotions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThread. \u003cb\u003eTop A or B:\u003c\/b\u003e Three snaps. \u003cb\u003eSkirt: \u003c\/b\u003e7\" (18cm) zipper, one 1\/2\" (1.3cm) button, optional seam binding or stretch lace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 17.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/sewing-pattern-reviews\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003esewing pattern reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from the sewing community. 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