• Model wearing 1940s top made from McCall’s 7007 pattern
  • Model wearing 1940s top made from McCall’s 7007 pattern
  • Model wearing 1940s top made from McCall’s 7007 pattern
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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        40s Top pattern

        Two style tops with long sleeves and turn back cuffs or three quarter sleeves with turn back cuggs. Centre top buttoning which can be made collarless or with a smakk peter pan collar, two front side seams and darts to bust. A true gem!

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

        Size Guide

        Bust: 36” (91.4cm)
        Waist: 28” (71.2cm)
        Hip (7” below natural waistline): 37” (94cm)
        *Finished length from back of neck: 25” (63.5cm)
        *1” hem allowed

        Sewing Notions

        Matching thread

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Vintage Size: 16
        VIEW A – lengthwise Striped Material -
        35” or 39” Material (Blouse cut crosswise), 3 ¼ yds.
        42” Material (Blouse cut crosswise), 3 yds.
        52” Material (Blouse cut crosswise), 2 1/8 yds.
        Crosswise Striped or Plain Material –
        39” Material (One way or either way stripe), 3 1/8 yds.
        52” Material (One way or either way stripe), 2 ¼ yds.

        VIEW B – lengthwise Striped Material -
        35” Material (Blouse cut crosswise), 3 yds.
        39” Material (Blouse cut crosswise), 2 ½ yds.
        52” Material (Blouse cut crosswise), 1 ¾ yds.
        Crosswise Striped or Plain Material –
        35” or 39” Material (One way or either way stripe), 2 ¾ yds.
        52” Material (One way or either way stripe), 1 ¾ yds.

        Note – The Above Yardage Do Not Include Extra Material For Matching Stripes.
        10” Slide Fastener For Side Opening.

        13 pieces pattern

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        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 resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.