Dresses

Pretty dresses with square neckline have back zipper, short puffed elasticized sleeves or long puffed sleeves with wide cuffs. Dresses have full gathered skirts with or without lower ruffle. Design options include sheer overlay, lace and ribbon trims, fabric bows, dickie, and ruffled collars. Sewing Difficulty : Average

Vintage Sewing Patterns 1930s dress has slightly flared bias skirt with buttoned waist front. Gathers in side-waist front sections create fullness in bustline. Dress has small round collar or tie collar, short sleeves gathered at shoulders with or without sleeveband, and side placket for snap closing. Sewing Difficulty : Easy

Fitted twist-front dresses have different lengths and sleeve variations. View B and View C have front slit. Sewing Difficulty : Average For stretch knits only

Shapely asymmetrical cutout dress features tuck and gathering details. Dress comes in length and sleeve variations. View A have bishop sleeves and elasticized cuffs. Views B and C have contrast and leg slit. Sewing Difficulty : Average

M8342 Misses' Shirtdress Button down collar dress has length and sleeve variations. View B is sleeveless with bias tape at armhole. View C has long sleeves with cuffs. Sewing Difficulty : Average

McCall's Sewing Pattern M8348 Misses' Dress and Shrug Dress and shrug can be styled in multiple variations. Views A, B and C are different style of shrugs. View A has a turtleneck and long sleeve. View B has a cross front. View C has a turtleneck and crossover. Dress comes in two lengths and has a V-neck in front and back. Sewing Difficulty : Easy Sized for stretch knits only

Misses' Vintage Dress and Jacket Vintage 1950s dress has a square neckline that creates a picture frame effect. Skirt of dress is full and gored. View B Jacket has a front button closure and contrast on collar and cuffs.

Misses' Top and Dress by Brandi Joan Flattering and flirty! Lined bodice top and dress feature bust tie closure with lightly shaped cups and have front and side boning detail to add support. Top is cropped with zipper on sleeves. Dress has short puff sleeves with front side slit.

Shirtdress with cut out waist has self ties stabilized by band. Dress A has short pleated sleeves with elastic at hems. Dress B has long two-piece sleeves with buttons at cuff. Dress C has short sleeves with stitched hem.

Vintage 1970's wrap dress has short sleeves with darts. Front tie drawn through opening in right side seam, and back skirt with waistband and tie, cross in back and tie in front. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Difficulty: 2 (Easy) Suitable Fabrics: Stretch Knits only such as Cotton Knits, Jerseys, Velvet Knits.

Beautiful 1940's era sports dress pattern is a one shoulder design with bow tie at shoulder and waist. Full skirt finishes just below the knee. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Difficulty: 2 (Easy) Suitable Fabrics: Cotton Blends, Gingham, Linen, Shantung.

Close-fitting dress in short or long length has princess seams with front tie keyhole detail, low open back, small flounce sleeves or straps and invisible zipper. Difficulty: 3 (Average) Suitable Fabrics: Cotton Blends, Eyelet, Linen. Lining: Lining Fabrics. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Sleeveless knit dresses have a scoop or crew neckline with open back and band details. Dresses comes in two lengths and has front seam that starts from the waist then opens up into a slit. Difficulty: 3 (Average) Suitable Fabrics: Stretch Knits (50% Stretch) only such as: Interlock, Jersey, Stretch Velvet.

Shirtdress in two lengths has collar and stand, puff sleeves with lining, and is finished with a narrow hem. Views A and B have gathers below the waist. Difficulty: 3 (Average) Suitable Fabrics: Cotton Blends, Gauze, Gingham, Lightweight Seersucker. Lining: Lining Fabrics. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Vintage 1950's Sewing Pattern. Midriff dress with four-gore gathered skirt. Midriff is seamed to bodice back. Front midriff is faced and included in side seams and waistline seam only. (Complete front bodice under midriff.) Corded piping in waistline seam. Small collar, back neck opening and left side zipper placket. Short set-in sleeves. Optional rick rack trim. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Calico, Challis, Gingham, Linen, Polished Cotton, Poplin, Printed Silk or Cotton, Synthetic Mixtures. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Knotted shirt dress with sleeve and length variations. Dress has side waist cutout, collar, collar stand, double yoke, front bands, and back invisible zipper closure. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Cotton Blends, Linen, Poplin, Stable Knits. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

MCCALL'S PATTERN M8405 MISSES'S DRESS WITH SLEEVE AND LENGTH VARIATIONS Fit and Flare dress with corset details has sweetheart or V shaped neckline, sleeveless, gathered sleeve, and strap options, narrow hem and back invisible zipper closure. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Cotton Blends, Gingham, Linen, Poplin. Lining B,C: Lining Fabrics. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Empire waist dress with sleeve and hemline variations has shawl collar neckline, narrow hem, bias skirt and invisible side zipper. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Crepe de Chine, Crepes, Stable Knits. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

MISSES' CAFTAN IN TWO LENGTHS Easy to Sew caftan in two lengths has ruched front with drawstring that ties at the bottom, V-shaped neckline, dolman sleeves and narrow hem. View C caftan has contrast on the left side. Difficulty: Very Easy Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Crepes, Georgette, Stable Knits.

MCCALL'S PATTERN M8431 MISSES' TOP AND SKIRT Vintage McCall's 1970's top and skirt sewing pattern. Stitch trimmed top with puffed sleeves in two lengths ties in front. Short sleeve top has elastic in casings. Skirt in two lengths has shaped front seaming and back zipper. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Chintz, Denim, Lightweight Cotton, Lightweight Wool, Linen, Wool Crepe. Pattern 8431.

MCCALL'S PATTERN M8434 MISSES' KNIT DRESSES Button front knit dresses in two lengths have square shaped neckline, banding details, and sleeve variations. Views B and C have pockets and contrast bands. View B dress has a belt and purchased piping. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Stretch Knits only (35% stretch) such as Cotton Knits, Interlock, Ponte, Rib Knit. Interfacing: Fusible Knit. Pattern 8434.

MCCALL'S PATTERN M8436 MISSES KNIT DRESS IN TWO LENGTHS BY BRANDI JOAN Long sleeve wrap front dress in two lengths has square neckline, bra shelf, narrow hem skirt and self ties. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Stretch Knits only (50% Stretch) such as Interlock, Jersey, Rib Knit, Sweater Knits. Pattern 8436.

Bias cut special occasion dress by Brandi Joan has side rouching, cowl neckline and high slit. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Charmeuse, Crepes, Stable Knits. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Knit dress with diagonal seaming allows for striped or color blocked fabrication. Dress has asymmetric hemline with long bell sleeve or sleeveless. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: A,B: Stretch Knits only such as Cotton Knits, Interlock, Jerseys. C: Crosswise Striped Knits.

Pull over dresses have placket, collar, sleeve and length variations. View C has front buttons on placket. Separate optional sash included. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Cotton Blends, Linen, Poplin. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Vintage McCall's 1970's dress, tunic and pants sewing pattern. Back zippered dress or tunic, with puffed sleeves, has two-piece button trimmed collar. Short sleeves have elastic in casing. Long sleeves have elastic in upper and lower casings. Pants have elastic in casing. Authentic vintage reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Soft Fabrics such as Challis, Crepe, Dotted Swiss, Knitted Panne Velvet, Surah, Voile, Wool or Synthetic Jersey. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Vintage McCall's 1960's slip dress and sheer overdress sewing pattern. Two section dart fitted slip dress and sheer overdress with set-in, bell sleeves. Dress has left side zipper and shoulder straps. Overdress has center back zipper and neck bound with bias self-fabric except when lace is used. Sleeves may be bound with bias self-fabric or lace banding or ribbon applied on lower edges of sleeves and dress. When lace is used the neck, sleeves and lower edge of dress are faced with bias tulle. Authentic vintage reproduction includes additional sizes and cutting layouts. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: View A,B,C,D,E Slip Dress: Crepe, Jersey, Linen, Pique, Printed Silks or Cottons, Silk Linen, Silk or Cotton Broadcloth, Synthetic Mixtures, Wool Crepe. View B,C,E Overdress: Chiffon, Dotted Swiss, Organdy, Organza, Point D-Esprit, Printed or Plain Synthetic Sheers, Voile. View D Overdress: Lace.

Raglan sleeves with shoulder darts Two front patch pockets Knee length Round neck FABRIC SUGGESTION Woven fabric including linen, cotton. Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Retro-inspired dress has center front zipper, yoke with faux bustier outline, V-neck, cap sleeves, princess panel and princess seams. Dress features a flounced hem and a belted waist. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Chambray, Cotton Blends, Denim, Linen Blends, Stretch Wovens, Twill. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.