McCall's Patterns M5640 Women's Tops, Dresses, Shorts and Capri Pants, Size RR (18W-20W-22W-24W)

The pattern and the design are easy to use, the directions are plain and simple. The finished dress is easy to wear and looks professionally done. The fit is loose and perfect for summer wear. Great product.

I bought this as it is a great fit for those with bigger busts but we don't want a skin tight shirt around our stomach areas. I don't mind emphasizing my breasts as long as its' not showing my mid section either. So give it a try. I have a huge hernia in my belly button area that does not need to be emphasized. So many clothes lines think cuz we are bigger ladies that we want skin tight clothes, not. I want to look nice. I don't want to look like I just left the strip club.

for some reason I couldn't quite get my head around attaching the yoke. I watched you tube videos and still didn't get it. I ended up sewing the smallest part of the yoke to the bodice, before I realized it was the largest part that attaches to the bodice. I am writing this in case any one else gets tripped up here. In the end, I attached the interface and let in drape over and it looks really good like a ruffled neckline. Everything else was very easy.

I'd wear a knee brace and had been looking for a blouse like the one pictured on the cover because it is super comfortable and versatile and it is not carried in any store and I am tired of plain khaki, or blue jean or ugly capris and shorts. I wanted something that I could wear to places other than my garden. I also use a leg brace so it is difficult to find shorts or capris that can be worn with or over the brace. Making my own outfits is my best option, it gives me the freedom to adjust the cut to suit my needs. I have sewn for over 30 years so I ordered the McCalls pattern because McCalls patterns are easy to use with simple outright instructions. The pattern is as I expected, easy to use. The pieces are versatile and I can make several different summer outfits that fit comfortably and to suit the occasion. Since summer is over I bought season end cloths and am making next years summer wardrobe. I am making two pairs of shorts, capris and two blouses for less than $20.00. I recommend this brand of pattern and these outfits.

Very easy pattern. Only takes me a hour and half to make the top that is shown on the pattern. I have made four of them. Going to make more. They are comfortable to wear. I am going to make some with sleeves next.

I used the two patterns for one blouse as I wanted the sleves, but not the blouse that had the sleves. The next one I make, however, I will cut as a large instead of an extra large. It is so much bigger, that I made it a cape instead of a blouse and it worked out well. A cape with sleves is something different. I crochetted fringe for the sleve edges, the neck and the bottom. It's fun to be a little creative!

Great pattern 2nd time using it. Easy to make.

This pattern gives you numerous ways to make several pieces of clothing. From two different style of dresses, to two different style of tops, to shorts and pants, this is all you need to make a few outfits for spring, summer and fall. I love it!