• Model wearing dress made from McCall’s 6621 pattern
  • Model wearing dress made from McCall’s 6621 pattern
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Hip Swag Dinner Dress - Hollywood Style

        Dress has gathered surplice bodice with short sleeves, View A. Very full bishop sleeves in View B. Gathered hip swag accent. Side zipper closure.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size: 18
        Bust: 36” (91.5cm)
        Waist: 30” (76.2cm)
        Hip (7” below natural waistline): 39” (99cm)
        *Finished length from back of neck: 60 ¼” (153cm)
        Width at lower edge, about: 2 yds.
        No hem allowed

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread, zip.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        VIEW A –
        39” Material (Without nap), 4 3/8 yds.
        42” Material (Without nap), 4 1/8 yds.
        Leather Belt


        VIEW B – With Contrast Sleeves
        39” Material (Without nap), 4 1/8 yds.
        42” Material (Without nap), 3 1/8 yds.
        Contrast – 35” Material, 1 5/8 yds.
        Leather Belt

        VIEW C –
        39” Material (With or without nap), 4 ¾ yds.
        52” Material (Without nap), 3 ¾ yds.

        9” (22.9cm) Slide Fastener For Side Opening

        IMPORTANT 5/8” (1.6cm) is allowed on seam edges unless otherwise specified on pattern. Seams are indicated by broken lines; cutting lines by continuous double lines. A narrow margin surrounds each pattern piece, making it easier to cut accurately. Cut pattern and material together while center of double line. The margin falls away as you cut through pattern and material. Every mark is important s before removing the pattern from the material, mark carefully with tracing wheel, tailor’s chalk or thread markings.

        18 pieces pattern

        Recommended Fabrics

        Shantung, Crepe, Faille, Tafetta, cotton, silk See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions and a full colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive in a clear re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which may include age related wear and tear.