Buy the M8505 Dress sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Easy to sew knit dresses have a cut-out detail in the front and length and sleeve variations. View A dress has halter neck ties and o ring detail. Views B and C have front cut out keyhole that ties in the back.

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: Stretch Knits only such as Cotton Knits, Interlock, Jerseys.

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

Sizing: H5 (6-8-10-12-14), U5 (16-18-20-22-24), which is approx. UK sizes H5 (4/6 – 10), U5 (12 – 20/22) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A,B,C: 2 1/8 yds. (2.0m) of 3/8" (1cm) cording. Also for A: One 2" (5cm) O-ring, 7/8 yd. (0.7m) of 1/4" (6mm) elastic.

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