The knit basics or cotton leisurewear pattern for misses includes a maxi dress, top, pants, and shorts. This original and unused 70s sportswear pattern makes a great addition to your wardrobe. You can create knit shorts, a tank in silk jersey, lounge pants in a fine knit, or a maxi dress in cotton poplin. Although these patterns target wovens, they work perfectly for stretch knits and jersey, making them ideal as loungewear or leisurewear (no need for a zipper).
Dress or top, tank or t-shirt style, with scoop neck and back zipper. Dress A has side vents. pants or shorts have elastic in casing and left side zipper.
McCall’s #3599; ©1973; Bust 32.5″; Knit Basics Pattern
DETAILS
This partially cut pattern has 9 printed tissue paper pieces, 1 instruction sheet on unbleached paper with old pinholes & the original 4-colour printed envelope with stamp on cover & wrinkles. The dress pieces had old tape on it and has been treated so it is safe to iron now (covered with archival tape). There is also marker on the sleeve piece. This includes a protective archival sleeve or bag & a pattern folder with tips. Please see photos for quality.
· Yardage:(Dress) 58”x2yds or 150×1.8m
· Notions: thread; seam binding or stretch lace; 18″ dress zipper; hook & eyes; 7″ pants zipper; 1/4″ elastic.
· Material: lightweight cotton, double knits, cotton knits, chintz, challis, madras. also wool jersey. also leisurewear materials, such as cotton jersey and french terry.
FIT
Semi fit styles for jersey or knits.
· Measurements: Bust 32.5″ or 82.5cm, Waist 25″ or 63.5cm; Hip 34.5″ or 87.5cm
USE
This is a tissue paper pattern for recreating the styles shown on the pattern cover. The original pieces are printed tissue paper and should be handled with care. A heat transfer, used for embellishment designs, is included for use with an iron. The envelope back has a text description of the styles, guide to pieces, material useage chart, notions needed and material suggestions. The information sheets show the process of construction with some tips.
In order to recreate a style you will need to purchase your material, notions and anything you might need for embellishing. To test the fit before using expensive fabric, purchase muslin & recreate the style in a basic version. It is advisable to make a paper copy when resizing or altering the design.
CARE
- For small tears, use archival tape or a glue stick & tissue paper.
- Store the pattern in its protective sleeve or bag to reduce breakage and further discoloring.
For more information, please view Pattern Care.
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SHIPPING
I aim to dispatch parcels within 1-2 days. You will be notified of any delays within this time. Shipping is tracked delivery with DHL, unless requested otherwise. 4-5 patterns can be shipped together in a large envelope. For customers shipping within the eu, prices include all relevant import duties and taxes.
For international orders, DHL or UPS are generally used. Please note that duties, taxes, customs, and brokerage fees (if any) are the recipient’s responsibility. Delivery times for international shipping may vary depending on your location. Please check the article page for the actual shipping cost of the item.
RETURNS
Unfortunately, I cannot accept returns for vintage patterns/magazines or custom made items.
if you like this you might like the following fun 70s patterns: mccall’s #2350 or simplicity #9553.
