Buy the M8488 Baby/Child Top, Shorts and Trousers sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for a beginner dressmaker. Easy to sew pullover tops, shorts and trousers for Toddlers. Knit tops have straps or long sleeves with elastic. Pull-on trousers and shorts with gathers have elastic at waistband.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Stretch Knits only such as Cotton Knit, Interlock, Jerseys. Interfacing A,B: Fusible Knit.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: A (1/2-1-2-3-4) approx. UK sizes A (children’s 6mths-4 yrs.) Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. B: 1 yd. (1.0m) of 3/8" (1cm) elastic, one pkg. of 1/2" (1.3cm) single fold bias tape. C,D: 3/4 yd. (0.7m) of 1/2" (1.3cm) elastic (for waist), 3/4 yd. of 1/4" (6mm) elastic (for bands).

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