McCall's M8668 – 1980s Vintage Skirts & Petticoat
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- Printed paper cutouts
- Difficulty level: on average
- Including seam allowance (except Burda)
- Languages: German, English, and French
The M8668 pattern by McCall's creates an authentic vintage reproduction of a women's skirt from the 1980s. This versatile pattern includes three skirt variations in two lengths, offering numerous possibilities for individual retro outfits. This authentic reissue also includes extended sizes.
Variations A, B, and C feature a shaped yoke with a button placket at the front, as well as a wide, gathered skirt with practical side pockets. Variation C additionally has an integrated underskirt, a buttoned fabric belt, decorative pintucks, and a gathered ruffle at the hem. The combination of a feminine silhouette and loving details gives the design its distinctive vintage character.
Recommended fabrics:
Challis, chambray, cotton, cotton blends, gauze, and taffeta.
Variations A, B, and C are also suitable for cotton flannel, lightweight denim, lightweight wool, and wool blends.
Interfacing:
Lightweight fusible or non-fusible interfacing.
Note:
Not suitable for fabrics with a prominent diagonal weave.
Difficulty: average
Fabric yardage: See back of pattern envelope.
💡 3) Recommended combination
The skirts can be wonderfully combined with blouses, sweaters, or simple t-shirts. Ankle boots, pumps, or sneakers give the outfit an elegant or casual character, depending on the fabric choice. A narrow belt or a short jacket creates an authentic 1980s look.
📜 4) Historical context
Women's fashion of the 1980s combined romantic skirt shapes with everyday elegance. Gathered skirts, decorative yokes, ruffles, and practical pockets were popular design elements and reflected the trend towards feminine, versatile garments. The pattern faithfully captures these characteristic style features and interprets them as an authentic vintage reproduction.
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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