2000’s Sewing Pattern: Simplicity 8953 Merchant & Mills

2000’s Sewing Pattern: Simplicity 8953 Merchant & MillsChild's Dress: Sleeveless dress with full skirt stitched to lined bodice at waistline seam has back zipper, round neckline and contrast sash. A, B and C have contrast piping. A and B have gathered split overskirt and contrast skirt; A has various trimmings. A and C have lined elasticised gauntlets with various trimmings. D has sheer overskirt. E has lace trimming and purchased ribbon rosette. F has contrast fabric flowers with pearl trimming.

View 2 with puff sleeves gathered to sleeves bands features bodice

Misses' Skirts or Culottes: Brooke Shields Collection: Skirt View A and culottes View B and C have pleats

Welt pockets trim Views B and C

or a more formal version with a good-quality linen

The collarless dress with princess seaming has back zipper and optional purchased belt

fly zipper and carriers have raised waistline with stitched facings

The top-stitched pants View 1 and 2 have front zipper and waistband

Condition: All of Pattern Uncut and Folded

The tapered pants or trousers have an elastic waistline-casing and a front stay - or panel - of stretch jersey fabric

Rayon Suiting

Cover Great but has some writing on Back

2 and 3 have long sleeves gathered into armholes have shirring elastic at wrists forming frill