Buy the 8330 dress sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner/intermediate dressmaker. Arrive at your next special occasion in a gorgeous open back mermaid style gown or choose a classic little black dress. This pattern is versatile enough to give you both looks. The sleeveless halter dresses can be made short, long with a leg slit or with a mermaid tail of tulle. Dresses features an invisible zipper and a button and loop closure on neck band.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
Suggested fabrics: Brocade, Charmeuse, Crepe, Dupioni, Jacquards, Satin, Shantung, Taffeta. B Overlay in Lace, Novelty Sequin. For novelty sequined fabrics, check width of sequined area before purchasing. Extra fabric may be required. B Lower Skirt Overlay in 54 to 60 inch wide fabrics such as Chiffon, Mesh, Organza, Tulle. C also in Sateen.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.
Sizing: D5 (4-6-8-10-12) P5 (12-14-16-18-20) approx. UK sizes D5 (4/6 – 8), P5 (8– 16). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. Two 1/2" buttons. A,B: One invisible zipper. C: One 22" invisible zipper.
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