Our Top Pick for Holiday Fashion Sewing: McCall’s M7871 Knit Tunic and Dress Pattern
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The McCall’s M7871 Knit Dress and Tunic Pattern
McCall’s M7871 Knit Dress and Tunic Pattern by Team NZP is a great choice for a holiday fashion sewing project. Add a statement necklace, or a scarf with gold or silver accents, and you’ll sparkle at your holiday gathering.
McCall’s M7871 Knit Tunic View A
Loose-fitting, pullover tunic View A Tunic has side front and side back insets, easy welt pockets, and 3/4 sleeves with vent.
McCall’s M7871 Knit Tunic View B
Loose-fitting, pullover dress View B has side front and side back insets, easy mock-welt pockets, long sleeves, and slightly longer dress length.
View A and view B both include a flattering V-neckline with designer darts—easy designer details! We chose Ponte knits with lycra for style and comfort, when sewing our tunic and dress.
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Donna Klemm
I am doing a variety of holiday sewing. A Christmas outfit would be lovely but in addition to that, Christmas aprons, oven mitts, tea towels, and Christmas stockings for our newly adopted dogs. There are gifts of all types to sew even did wall hangings. Not enough time in my opinion.
Jo Savino
I really like the top, very festive in bright red for Christmas!!
Nancy Lewis
I always like to make a few Christmas gifts. I am making some secret Santa gifts and something for my adult grandchildren. This top would be perfect for my granddaughter!!
Marilyn Logan
I don’t have any specific holiday sewing planned but you never know when I might find an occasion that requires a new tunic or dress.
Janet Neff
I think this would be a great look for all of the holiday celebrations.
Marie Uhteg
Am making a Christmas quilt for a granddaughter who just graduated from college, got a wonderful job and bought a new home. Am also trying to catch up on Christmas tablerunners, and embroidered tea towels that I started in July but 3 hospitalizations interfered and now it seems like I am running the machine 24+ hours a day to complete all my intended gifts. Would love to make this tunic pattern, perfect for wearing with leggings.
Susan Spiers
I would love to make the tunic version of this pattern! A wonderful Christmas outfit with leggings or long skirt! Thank you!
diane c
I don’t have time to make something for this year, but with this pattern I could start planning for next year. Wedding next spring, could make something new for that
Leigh K.
I am very new into garment sewing so not making any holiday attire (yet), maybe next year. If this is beginner friendly, I would love to win it!
Martha Wheaton
Having recently rediscovered “my sewing joy”, snap scarves as Christmas gifts, a knit faux off the shoulder twisted neck top and a run to the store jacket are on my list of things to sew this month.
Evans Caple
I love this tunic. They look so comfortable. Thanks.
Jody Lund
Love this tunic and it would be a welcome addition to my wardrobe.
Ellen Rittenhouse
Four bathrobes are on my sewing list for the “littles” Christmas gifts. If time permits a tunic for myself would be great as well.
Clovis
Not sewing any holiday fashions. Will be making coasters for gifts.
Pauline Gudas
I need to make or buy new clothes. I have lost over 50 lbs in the last 7 months. I love the style of this dress
EllenB
I’m learning to sew with fleece and making a fall jacket just for me!
Betty Edwards
I hope to make some hanging dish cloths and also some microwave bowl holders. Right now that is it. I would love this pattern as I am trying to get back into garment sewing.
Betty Edwards
I hope to make some hanging dish cloths and also some microwave bowl holders. Right now that is it. I would love this pattern as I am trying to get back into garment sewing
Sandra
The Tunic Pattern with Nancy’s sewing hints would be just right for me. I would try it in a sparkly knit fabric.
beth d.
I plan on making knit tops. I need new patterns for knit tops. This pattern would be perfect for me.
Sarah Ferrara
I just finished a tote bag using recycled jean squares for my friend’s Christmas gift, I’m making “Me” dolls for the local hospital pediatric unit and hope to have a dozen or so ready by Christmas and am also working on a single strap backpack/purse using a softball print for my granddaughter. I would love to make this tunic for my daughter and maybe myself to wear during the holidays.
Donna Fecteau
I would love to make myself on of these tops for Christmas. I am in the process of making aprons, stockings, and origami bags for several of my family and friends.
Susanna
I would like to make this pattern for my daughter. She is a teacher for special needs children and like the pockets in front. I am working on quilting now.
Kim Smith
I usually sew for my grand children, which I will but I would like to make something for myself this year as well
Judy
I love this pattern however a higher neck option would be better for our cold weather, cowl or… If my neck is cold, I am freezing!
L Watson
This is a fantastic pattern! It looks like it might hide the few pounds one might gain around the holidays!
L Watson
This is a fantastic pattern! It looks like it might hide the few pounds one might gain around the holidays! I am making corn sack heating/cold packs for Christmas gifts this year, I saw the pattern on a YouTube video. I also made a child’s purse for a Christmas care box this year, and added ribbon to already-made kids purses to give them a little personality.
Kathryn Smotryski
I haven’t sewn for myself in many years and I have the desire to start again. This pattern is just what I’m looking for.
Deon
I was thinking of a velour top, and this pattern would go great with the fabric! Plus, lots of flannel PJ pants for the family.
cyndy p
I am finishing a cute fused XMas tree pattern I picked up at local quilt show this fall to adorn my studio this holiday season. Other than that, I had no holiday sewing planned, however, I like Deon’s idea of a velour top with this pattern. Cute pattern. Looks pretty quick and EASY (one of my favorite four-letter words!) LOL
Mary Buchanan
Thank you for a plain dress/tunic! I live it. I could whip it up in an hour on the serger. You can dress it up or dress it down; so excited.
Pam P
I’m making a warm long robe for my husband so he doesn’t turn the heat up so Much!
Dixie
I will be sewing for my grandkids and hope to make the top for myself.
Susan T
I’m in the need for a new Christmas top. I have a beautiful cotton Christmas print that I’m itching to get busy on.
Kathleen
I plan to make a pair of seamless stretch pants–my go-to staple that I usually wear with a tunic or loose blouse. With only one pattern piece, they are super quick to make!
Janet
I am planning on sewing a bunch of flannel pj bottoms as gifts for everyone. I do love this new tunic pattern. It would be a nice gift to ME! It looks easy to sew and easy to fit.
Barbie Gee
Are you kidding? I want to make it all!!! (Right now)
But M7871 Knit Dress is for my sissy. Thank you
Patricia Burke
So smart, love the dart shaping and detail, and after much time on treadmill and stationary bike I have the legs for the leggings, so this is on my short list. .
Beverly A Yanachik
I want to make this and some tops. I have gained 50 pounds from Chemo and I refuse to buy any, So that’s why I want to make a few that will fit.
Jayne
I plan on sewing ups new tunic top to wear with my skinny Jean’s for holiday parties at home.
Cynthia Taylor
I am planning to make a jacket for holiday parties.
Carolyn T
I have fabric for infinity scarves and will pour through my stash for tunic fabric. I just love the lines of your new pattern!
Kathryn Englebretsen
I am making a Christmas wreath table cloth. I am quilting several wreaths in a larger circle so I end up with a circular cloth for my table. The centers of my wreaths will be Christmas prints from my mother in-law’s stash.
Bonnye
My sewing projects for the holidays are fleece blankets and pillowcases for all the family members.
Althea Klosterman
I have plans to create a tunic, with this cold weather I need a tunic to wear with warm tights. Thus pattern is a lovely design although the neckline would need changes.
Janice Beitz
We are active at our local university and are invited to dressy events 3 or 4 times a year. I want to be dressed appropriately and still be comfortable. I have black pants, top and long dress made of slinky that I call my “uniform”. I change the look by wearing different jackets. This year I am making a kimono style jacket out of a sheer fabric that has small areas of “eyelashes” on it.
Quiltnsew6
I would plan to make a lovely tunic with bright colors.
Ruth
I would love a dress out of this pattern. It looks so comfortable and I am all for comfortable. I’m making a new tree skirt this year–the last one I made has seen MANY better days.
Elaine Lloyd
I plan on sewing a few tunics, like this one, for holidays and beyond! I will also do several items as gifts, including aprons, ornaments and stockings.
Suzy C
This Tunic style dress is very flattering. I’m a tall lady and this would look great on me. I love scarfs and would probably wear one to accentuate this dress.
Bonnie
What a lovely pattern! Perfect for wearing year round. I am making several scarves for holiday gift giving. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Helen Disenhaus
Looks like a great choice for getting back to sewing after many years.
Gwendolyn King
Love this pattern, have watched Sewing with Nancy on PBS for years and have numerous books and patterns by Nancy and love them all. Have always learned something each time watching Sewing with Nancy and in reading her books.
Robyn Henderson
I am making a quilt for my son but would love to make this beautiful top if I win this pattern… Happy Holidays!
Rebecca M.
I can see having more than one of these and with the different lengths, too. Dress it up or not– a versatile pattern. This is a keeper of a pattern!
Marie
I would love to learn to sew with knit fabric and the tunic would be just the perfect addition to my wardrobe. Can be dressed up or worn casual.
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