McCall's sewing pattern M8540 Laura Ashley top & skirt 1980s
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- Difficulty level: average
- Including seam allowance (except Burda)
- Languages: German, English, and French
This classic McCall's sewing pattern M8540 brings the timeless charm of the 1980s Laura Ashley collection to your sewing room. The kit includes two variations for a stylish pullover top with a signature sailor collar, button placket, and cleverly designed sleeves with pleated details.
The matching skirt completes the ensemble with feminine ruching, practical side pockets, and a concealed zipper. Top A also features a contrasting collar, adding even more stylistic versatility. This authentic vintage reproduction has been updated to include modern sizes, combining a nostalgic design with a contemporary fit.
🕰️ Explanation of the decade
The fashion of the 1980s combined romantic influences with clean lines and decorative details. Laura Ashley designs, in particular, stood for classic elegance, meticulous craftsmanship, and feminine silhouettes. This sewing pattern reflects the characteristic style of the decade and brings it to life for today's sewing projects.
Fabric recommendation:
Challis, cotton, cotton blends, damask, lightweight wool crepe, seersucker, wide-weave silk. Contrast collar and cuffs only on solid-colored fabrics. All views: Not suitable for diagonals. Interfacing: Lightweight fusible interfacing.
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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