McCall’s Pattern M7941 Misses’ Mid Century Dress Costume
McCall’s Sewing Pattern M7938
Misses’ Mid Century Dress Costume
By Angela Clayton
Loose fitting Dress A, with lined bodice, has lace detail on sleeves. Loose-fitting Overdress B, with lined and boned bodice, and skirt, each gathered under shaped midriff, has beaded fringe trim. A and B have hook and eye closures in back.
FABRICS: A, Contrast 1B: Silks, Charmeuse. B: Silk Organza, Chiffon. Contrast 2B, 3B: Mesh, Novelty Mesh. Contrast 4B:Cotton/Cotton Blends. Lining: Batiste.
Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage.
NOTIONS: A: 13/4 yds. (1.6 m) of 21/2” (6.5 cm)-4″ (10 cm) Lace Trim, 3 yds. (2.7 m) of Lace Seam Binding, and Eight Hook and Eye Pairs. B: One Large Beaded Applique, 6 yds. (5.5 m) of 3/4” (2 cm)-11/2” (3.8 cm) Beaded Fringe, 6mm Pearl Beads, Eleven Hook and Eye Pairs, 41/4 yds. (3.9 m) of 1/4” (0.6 cm) Fabric Covered Boning, and 31/2 yds. (3.2 m) of Lace Seam Binding.
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 | |
| A | ||||||||||
| 45″* | 71/2 | 75/8 | 73/4 | 8 | 81/4 | 81/2 | 83/4 | 83/4 | 83/4 | yds. |
| 60″* | 55/8 | 53/4 | 53/4 | 57/8 | 61/8 | 61/8 | 61/8 | 61/8 | 61/8 | yds. |
| LINING A | ||||||||||
| 45″** | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | yds. |
| B | ||||||||||
| 45″** | 45/8 | 45/8 | 43/4 | 47/8 | 5 | 51/8 | 51/4 | 51/2 | 53/4 | yds. |
| 60″** | 41/2 | 41/2 | 45/8 | 45/8 | 47/8 | 47/8 | 5 | 51/8 | 51/4 | yds. |
| CONTRAST 1B | ||||||||||
| 45″* | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | yds. |
| 60″* – 1 yd. | ||||||||||
| CONTRAST 2B | ||||||||||
| 45, 60″** | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | yds. |
| CONTRAST 3B | ||||||||||
| 45″** | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 3/4 | yds. |
| 60″** – 1/2 yd. | ||||||||||
| CONTRAST 4B – 45″* – 1/2 yd | ||||||||||
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING B | ||||||||||
| 18, 20″ | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | yds. |
| LINING B | ||||||||||
| 45″** | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | yds. |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| A | ||||||||||
| 115 cm* | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | m |
| 152 cm* | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 55.5 | 55.5 | 55.5 | 55.5 | 55.5 | m |
| LINING A | ||||||||||
| 115 cm** | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | m |
| B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm** | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.3 | m |
| 152 cm** | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | m |
| CONTRAST 1B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm* | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | m |
| 152 cm* – 1.0 m | ||||||||||
| CONTRAST 2B | ||||||||||
| 115, 152 cm** | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | m |
| CONTRAST 3B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm** | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | m |
| 152 cm** – 0.5 m | ||||||||||
| CONTRAST 4B – 115 cm* – 0.5 m | ||||||||||
| FUSIBLE INTERFACING B | ||||||||||
| 46, 51 cm | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | m |
| LINING B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm** | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | m |
