Buy the 8545 dress and top sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Misses' and Miss Petite sheer dress or top with slip dress or camisole is lovely for a special occasion. Dress View D and top View C are cut crosswise; suitable for border prints and novelty sheer fabrics such as embroidered mesh. Make the slip dress or camisole to wear underneath.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
Suggested fabrics: A, B, E in Charmeuse, Crepe, Crepe de Chine, Silky Types. C, D cut crosswise: suitable for Border Printed Fabrics, lightweight Cotton Types, Eyelet, Mesh, Novelty Embroidered Mesh, Silky Types. E also in Chambray, Gingham, lightweight Linen Types, Shirtings, Voile.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.
Sizing: D5 (4-6-8-10-12) P5 (12-14-16-18-20) approx. UK sizes D5 (4/6 – 8), P5 (8– 16). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. A,B: One 14" invisible zipper. C: One 1/2" button, one 2" length of elastic cording. D,E: One 22" invisible zipper.
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