Buy the M8298 knit top, skirt, slouchy hat, fingerless gloves, messenger bag and elastic belt sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Knit tunic with wide neck and extra long bell sleeves have slashes with floss stitches. Pull-on skirt with elastic waist has shirttail hem, front "sleeve" ties, pocket and button trim. Slouchy knit hat has tucked detail. Wide elastic belt has fabric tabs, buckle closures and chain trim. Long fingerless gloves have contrast bands. Messenger-style bags have flaps with painted or appliqued star or buckle closures.
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Suggested fabrics: Tunic A, Hat C, Gloves D: Knits only such as Jersey, Rib Knit, Novelty Sweater Knit. Skirt B, Belt E: Flannel, Cotton Types, Denim. Bag F, G: Twill, Canvas, Cotton Duck, Denim, Wool Types. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.
Sizing: Y (XS-S-M), ZZ (L-XL-XXL), which is approx. UK sizes Y (4 – 10), ZZ (12 – 20/22) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. A: Embroidery floss. B: Seven 5/8" (1.5 cm) buttons, 11/8 yds. (1.1 m) (1.0m) of 1" (2.5 cm) (2.5cm) wide elastic. E: Two 3/4" (2 cm) buckle and tab closures, 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) (1.2m) of 3" (7.5 cm) wide elastic belting. F: Two large sew-on magnetic snaps, fabric paint (optional). G: Two 3/4" (2 cm) buckle and tab closures.
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