McCall's 2478 Vintage 1970s Misses Bell Sleeve Dress Sewing Pattern Bust 32 1/2

Vintage Original 1970s McCall's Sewing Pattern 2478. Women's Bell Sleeve Dress or Top and Pants, with transfer for embroidery.

Dress A has long bell sleeves, French darts in front, pockets in side seams, back zipper and Optional tie belt.  McCall's Blue Transfer is included for embroidery; easy stitches (buttonhole and chain stitch) combine with sequins to simulate Indian needlework.

Dress B (same dress as A) is trimmed with two rows of 3" wide double edged lace on front and on sleeves. 

Top C is shorter length of Dress A minus pockets and tie belt. Dart fitted pants C have faced upper edges and left side zipper.  Hem edges of top, sleeves and pants are trimmed with 4" wide eyelet edging and rick rack braid. Garments are interfaced at neck and waist.

Pattern pieces have been counted and are cut and complete. 12 pattern pieces given. Includes transfer pattern.

Envelope shows wear and has some pencil and ink writing on it.

Pattern by: McCall's 2478
Pattern: Complete with transfer and directions.
Date: 1970
Original Price: 85c

  • Size: 10
  • Bust: 32.5
  • Waist: 24
  • Hip: 34.5

Nice addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection!

This is an original vintage paper pattern, not a reproduction. All pattern pieces have been counted for completeness.

Not the right size? Here is a link that tells how to adjust a pattern to fit http://www.ehow.com/how_2041676_alter-sewing-patterns.html





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