McCall’s Pattern M8304 Victorian Tea Dress & Belt
McCall’s Sewing Pattern M8304
Tea Dress & Belt – 1890s Era
This charming dress became a staple of the 19th century. The dress body is gathered to a shaped yoke. Two part sleeve has shoulder ruffles and shaped cuffs. Piping and lace are pretty details. Belt snaps in front.
FABRICS: Cotton/Cotton Blends, Silk. Interfacing: Lightweight Sew-in.
Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. ***With Nap or Without Nap **With Nap *Without Nap
NOTIONS: 6 yds. (5.5 m) (5.5m) of piping, 6 yds. (5.5 m) (5.5m) of 11/2” (3.8 cm) wide pre-gathered lace, six hooks and bars, three snaps, 13/8yds. (1.3m) of 1/2” (1.3 cm) wide twill tape. ***With Nap or Without Nap **With Nap *Without Nap
Size Combinations: A5 (6-8-10-12-14) E5 (14-16-18-20-22)
| Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| Dress and Belt | ||||||||||
| 45″* | 91/2 | 91/2 | 91/2 | 91/2 | 91/2 | 91/2 | 91/2 | 91/2 | 95/8 | yds. |
| Contrast 1 Yoke Facing, Sleeves and Ruffles | ||||||||||
| 45″* | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 17/8 | yds. |
| Contrast 2 Collar and Cuffs | ||||||||||
| 45″* | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | yds. |
| Interfacing – 25″ – 37/8 yds. | ||||||||||
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | ||||||||||
| Dress | 37 | 38 | 39 | 401/2 | 421/2 | 441/2 | 461/2 | 481/2 | 501/2 | |
| Finished back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| Dress | 651/2 | 653/4 | 66 | 661/4 | 661/2 | 663/4 | 67 | 671/4 | 671/2 | |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| Dress and Belt | ||||||||||
| 115 cm* | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.8 | m |
| Contrast 1 Yoke Facing, Sleeves and Ruffles | ||||||||||
| 115 cm* | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | m |
| Contrast 2 Collar and Cuffs | ||||||||||
| 115 cm* | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | m |
| Interfacing – 25 cm – 3.6 m | ||||||||||
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | ||||||||||
| Dress | 94 | 97 | 99 | 103.3 | 108.3 | 113.3 | 118.3 | 123.3 | 128.3 | |
| Finished back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| Dress | 166.3 | 167.0 | 168 | 168.6 | 169.3 | 170.0 | 170 | 170.6 | 171.3 | |
