Buy the M5793 children's dresses sewing pattern from McCall’s. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. These lined, below mid-knee dresses have a fitted bodice (with or without contrast yokes), gathered skirt, attached petticoat ruffle, back zipper and purchased trims for sashes and embellishments. A, C: Sleeveless. B, D: Short puff sleeves with elastic casings. C: Flower appliqués and sash with self-fabric/contrast fabric combination. A, D: Petticoat ruffle is exposed at hem.

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: Cotton blends, eyelet, linen, shantung // Lining: Cotton blends // Petticoat ruffle: Soft netting.

Note: Additional fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric.

Sizing: CDD (2-3-4-5), CL (6-7-8). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 12" (30 cm) zipper, hooks and eyes (for sizes 6, 7, 8 only) // A: 2 1/2 yds. (2.3 m) of approx. 1 1/4" (3.2 cm) ribbon, five 1" (2.5 cm) flowers // B: 2 1/2 yds. (2.3 m) of approx. 1 1/4" (3.2 cm) ribbon, 5/8 yd. (0.6 m) of 1/4" (6 mm) elastic // D: 2 1/2 yds. (2.3 m) of approx. 1 1/4" (3.2 cm) ribbon, three 1" (2.5 cm) flowers, 5/8 yd. (0.6 m) of 1/4" (6 mm) elastic.

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