Simplicity Vintage Dresses and Coats S8980

Buy the Simplicity S8980 dresses pattern, it’s perfect for an advanced beginner/intermediate dressmaker. Misses' Dresses and Lined Coat or Jacket. 1950s vintage. Dress falls below-knee, is fitted with front and back darts and side zipper fastening. Narrow belt. Coat or jacket is loose-fitting with grown-on sleeves, turn-back cuffs and patch pockets with button feature.

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: Challis, cotton types, dupioni, shantung, lightweight denim, linen types, pique, poplin, sateen, lightweight wool types. A,B also in silk types.

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

Sizing: H5 (6-8-10-12-14) R5 (14-16-18-20-22), approx. UK sizes H5 (4/6 – 10), R5 (10– 18/20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. Two 5/8" buttons. A,B: One 12" invisible zipper, 1 1/4 yd. of 1" wide grosgrain ribbon, 1 5/8 yd. of hem tape (opt), two hooks and eyes, one hook closure.

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