Buy the M8256 top sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Learn to sew binding and gathering on this easy going, pull-over tops with gathered neckline and binding that have raglan sleeves with options for a puff sleeve and a long sleeve with elastic casing. View A is a tank top and View C has flowy flutter sleeve.

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: Lawn, Cotton blends, Poplin, Stable Knits.

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

Sizing: A (XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL), approx. UK sizes A (4 – 22). based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A: One pkg. of 1/2" (1.3cm) wide single fold bias tape. B: 1yd. (1.0m) of 1" (2.5cm) wide elastic. D: 3/4 yd. (0.7m) of 3/8" (1cm) wide elastic.

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