McCall's sewing pattern M8401 Midriff dress 1950s
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- Difficulty level: average
- Including seam allowance (except Burda)
- Languages: German, English, and French
This vintage McCall's sewing pattern M8401 shows a classic 1950s-style midriff dress with a four-panel, gathered skirt. The center panel is sewn to the bodice back, while the front waist is formed solely by the side seams and waist seam, creating a full front bodice below the waist.
A decorative cord trim at the waist adds a subtle accent. The dress features a small collar, an opening at the back of the neck, and a side zipper on the left. Short, set-in sleeves complete the feminine design. Optional grosgrain ribbon trim is available. This authentic vintage reproduction includes additional size options and original pattern details.
🕰️ Explanation of the decade
The fashion of the 1950s stood for pronounced femininity, narrow waists, and voluminous skirts. Midriff dresses with a defined bodice and gathered skirt were considered the epitome of elegant everyday wear. This pattern reflects the characteristic style of the decade and brings classic 50s charm to modern sewing projects.
Fabric recommendation:
Cotton, viscose, gingham, linen, polished cotton, poplin, printed silk or cotton, synthetic blends. Interlining: Lightweight fixative.
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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