Free McCall's 7948 Pattern

Perfect Beginner Sewing Pattern Sew Along

Have you gotten your free McCall's 7948 Pattern from Minerva yet? If you are liking the casual look of the current summer design filled with ruffles and easy wearability, you will love this pattern (details on how to get the free pattern below). I chose to make version B which has more structure, versions C and D with the tiers would also be a lovely dress choice.

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[eleanor]

Thank you for your video. I am making the pleated bottom and am happy I found your tutorial.
It seems like everyone else chose to make the gathered, tiered bottom. I do agree the top should be lined. I am making the sleeveless version top with the pleated bottom for a summer dress.

[joyalias]

Thank you, Sandi!!! Your instructional style is superior for a beginner (like myself). You use simple, clear to understand language, move from one step to the next without skipping over necessary details and add useful tips for precision. I greatly appreciate the instruction on how to make the pleated version.

[yvettefeyjoo-booth]

Hi Sandi! Thank you for this sew along. I have this pattern, but for some reason hesitated to begin. Can’t wait to start it now. I also notice you are left handed! So am I and I have not come across a left handed sewist until now. And I also sew on a Bernette b38 machine which I love. I so enjoy your videos and so glad I found your channel. I am learning so many little tips on how you do things so thank you for that.

[sandraobrien]

I think I'd lower the neckline and line the bodice, if I made this up. It is on my to do list! Thanks for the helpful video.

[KnitzyKitzy]

Very informative video. Wish we could see the free being worn though.

[marymary]

Thank you Sandi, I somehow lost my instruction for this pattern. I use packing tape to tape my pdf Patterns, it really does keep the pieces together.

[brendajefferson]

Really enjoy watching your sew-alongs! This is one beautiful pattern which I purchased two when it came out but can’t find either of them😅. I really need to find this pattern. Thanks for sharing😊

[KnitzyKitzy]

I love PDF patterns because if an adjustment goes wrong or my cats tear it I can just print the bit out again.

[carolynchesmore]

It's so cute . Maybe you could lower the neck line and use a print yellow is a hard color for most people to wear.

[brianb]

Empire waist, not umpire waist. An umpire calls balls and strikes in a baseball game.