Buy the 8654 vintage skirt, shorts and top sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Simplicity 1940's Vintage Pattern. The short sleeved top ties in a knot in front leaving a bare midriff. The shorts are smartly pleated in front and back and finished with a waist band. A shaped yoke, gathered at the sides, releases the soft fullness of the skirt.
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: Challis, chambray, cotton types, linen types, lightweight poplin, lightweight sateen, silky types.
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: One pair of shoulder pads (opt.). B: One 7" zipper, one 3/4" button, one pkg of 1/2" wide hem tape (opt.). C: One 7" zipper, two hook closures, one pkg of 1/2" wide hem tape (opt.).
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