The modern Fit Pattern… FIRST since 1983

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M7279 Sheath Fit Pattern with the Palmer/Pletsch Tissue Fitting Method We are so excited about the launch of our new McCall’s fit pattern. It’s been 22 years since the last one came out. This new one reflects how we are fitting and sewing NOW! This pattern not only has updated fitting information in the …

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Sheer Genius

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Using Perfect Fuse Sheer I was able to manipulate a sheer silk gingham into a wearable skirt (without lining!) from my McCall’s skirt and top pattern – M7166. I haven’t sewn with a lightweight silk in a long time, not to mention a sheer, NOT to mention GATHERS. Below are the techniques I used in …

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Skort, Culottes, Gaucho Pants – Tomaeto Tomahto

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But… what is a Skort? They’re in between a skirt and a pant and basically the best bottoms you can wear this summer… and it’s time to embrace them because it doesn’t look like they are going anywhere this fall! Designers are loving them on the runway and WE are loving them in …

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Summer Knits… OH so easy

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FIT AND SEW KNIT TOPS WITH McCALLS PALMER/PLETSCH DESIGNS There are so many beautiful FASHION knit fabrics available. Poly/spandex interlock is easy to sew—my top on the left—and rayon/spandex is so soft and drapey—Marta’s top on the right. While writing the new Knits For Real People book, I had a ball sewing knit tops. It was …

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