Buy the Simplicity S8981 dresses pattern, it’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Easy to Sew Misses' Dresses. Pull-on style with centre front and back seams, fastens at back neck. Obi-style belt. Dress and sleeve length variations. Suitable for light-to-medium weight fabrics.
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: Lightweight to medium-weight fabrics such as chambray, cotton lawn, cotton types, crepe de chine, double georgette, gauze, double knit, french terry, linen types, ponte, shirtings, silky types, suede-like fabrics.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics 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. One pkg of 1/2" wide single fold bias tape, one 1/2" button.
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