Buy the S9794 Dress and Top sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Vintage 1970's Jiffy easy-to-sew short halter dress and halter top with sweetheart neckline and front gathers have bands forming extensions tied at back neck. Sized for stretch knits only. Authentic Vintage Reproduction includes additional size options and cutting layouts.

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 jerseys, lightweight double knits, matte jerseys, stretch velvet, tricot.

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

Sizing: H5 (6-8-10-12-14) U5 (16-18-20-22-24), which is approx. UK sizes H5 (4/6 – 10), U5 (12– 20/22) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. 9" (23cm) zipper, one pkg, of straight seam binding, 2 1/4 yds. (2.0m) of 1/2" (1.3cm) stretch lace (optional), hooks and eyes.

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