McCall's sewing pattern M8493 Tops, skirt & trousers 1970s
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- Difficulty level: average
- Including seam allowance (except Burda)
- Languages: German, English, and French
The McCall's pattern M8493 Vintage is an authentic reproduction of an original McCall's pattern from the 1970s. This versatile "Quick & Easy" pattern includes tops, a skirt, shorts, and trousers, and is ideal for anyone who wants to sew the casual retro look of that era themselves.
The tops are designed with an extended shoulder line, giving the designs their characteristic, relaxed silhouette. View A features sleeve cuffs and a drawstring waist. Views B, C, D, and E have turned-up sleeves, while B, C, and E also feature a drawstring hem. Models D and E can be sewn with collars and feature practical pockets in the side seam openings.
The skirt has an elastic waistband, while trousers and shorts feature an elastic insert in the back waist area for high wearing comfort. The authentic vintage reproduction combines the distinctive style of the 1970s with uncomplicated cuts for versatile casual outfits.
Difficulty: Average
Recommended fabrics:
Suitable for stretch knits only:
- Cotton knit
- Terry knit
- Velour knit
- Sweater knit
- Wool
- Synthetic jersey
Please note the stretch gauge indicated on the pattern.
Fabric consumption: See back of pattern envelope.
🕰️ Explanation of the decade
1970s fashion increasingly emphasized comfortable cuts, everyday practicality, and simple construction. Quick-to-sew models with drawstrings and elastic waists met the desire for functional, fashionable clothing. This pattern reflects the relaxed style of the decade and is ideal for uncomplicated vintage looks.
This is included in your cut:
- Illustrated and described work steps
- Sewing instructions
- Cutting plan
- Material consumption
Seam and hem allowances of 1.5 cm are included in the pattern (except: BURDA STYLE)
EU responsible person/manufacturer/importer:
VOGUE Patterns / Butterick / McCALLS / KnowMe / Simplicity / KwikSew:
Manufacturer:
IG Design Group Americas Inc. Atlanta. GA. 30342 USA Contact: sewdirect@dga-intl.com
Responsible person:
IG Design Group BV 7903 AK Hoogeveen Netherlands Contact: igdesigngroup.eu EU Importer: Cremer GmbH & Co. KG 53879 Euskirchen Germany Contact: info@cremer-kg.de
BURDA Style:
Verlag Aenne Burda GmbH & Co. KG Hubert-Burda-Platz 2 77652 Offenburg Germany Contact: burdastyle@burdadirect.de
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