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Detailed information about current Palmer/Pletsch patterns for McCall's can be found in the numerically sequenced list below, with newest patterns at the top left.

NEW!
McCall's 5558
The Perfect Vest & Jacket
Long vest or jacket is perfect using quilt cottons. Shoulder princess seaming adds opportunities for creativity. Front edge is bound.
Sizes BB(8,10,12,14) and E5(14,16,18,20,22)

Reg. price is $16.95 US
Our price: $8.50

 

 

 

NEW!
McCall's 5537
Women's Pant in Three Lengths
Pants A have front and back darts, back zipper and waistband; pants B have front and back darts, fly front, slanted pockets and waistband; pants C and D in two lengths have front stitched pleats, back darts, fly front, slanted pockets and waistband. 
Sizes: RR(18W, 20W, 22W. 24W)
and KK(26W, 28W, 30W, 32W)

Reg. price is $16.95 US
Our price: $8.50

 

NEW!
McCall's 5481
The Perfect Suit
The jacket of this suit has a princess front and funnel neckline with ties. The back has a seamed inset. The skirt is flared, with princess seams and back zipper. The pant has contoured yoke, mock fly front, and straight legs.
Sizes: BB (8,10,12,14);  FF (16,18,20,22)

Reg. price is $16.95 US
Our price: $8.50

 

McCall's 5433
Misses' Shirt in Three Lengths
Palmer/Pletsch excels in their shirt patterns. This shirt, which comes in three lengths,  is NOT as oversized a shirt as others that are unisex. The set-in sleeve is at the normal armhole. It has a shirt collar with band, a front band, short, 3/4 and long cuffed sleeve, and side slits. The front and back have optional darts. 
Size AA (6,8,10,12) and size E5 (14,16,18,20,22)

Reg. price is $16.95 US
Our price: $8.50

 

NEW! McCall's 5432
Misses Vest, Jacket, Top and Pants in Two Lengths
The vest has a stand-up collar and bands on the front and armhole. The jacket adds a turn back cuff,  The pants, which come in two lengths, are fitted with faced waistline  and a back zipper. The pattern includes a tube top for knits. Quilters should love this design as it is perfect in quilting cottons. 
Size BB (8,10,12,14) and size F5 (16,18,20,22,24)

Reg. price is $16.95 
Our price: $8.50 
  

 

McCall's 5396
Suit with Skirt and Pant

Jacket A has front darts, princess seams, band over back elastic detail, yoke and topstitching. Skirt B has princess panels, godets, side zipper, narrow waistband and length is below knee.  Pants C,D in two lengths, have front and back darts, fly front and narrow waistband.
Sizes:  AA (6-8-10-12) 
E5 (14-16-18-22) 

Regular price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50

 

 

McCall's 5335 
Suit With Skirt and Pant
Jackets A, B have princess seams, front darts, two-piece sleeves and tab with buttonholes in back. Jacket B has self cuffs.  Skirt C has front and back darts, back zipper, godet as kick pleat and waistline facing. Pants D have front and back darts, back zipper, and waistline facing.
Sizes BB (8-10-12-14) FF (16-18-20-22) 
 
 
Regular price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50

 

 

McCall's 5191
Jeans Jacket
This wonderful jeans jacket with yoke, pockets and a front and hem facing is the hot new item, especially when made in a non-traditional fabric. Chico's sells them in printed rayon. This style is more flattering and easier to sew as we have eliminated the bottom band. Alteration lines are printed on the pattern tissue to help you fit the jacket. Refer to Fit for Real People for more alteration help.
Sizes 8-22

Reg.
price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50


 

McCall's 5142 Jeans
Features natural waistline, low, and lower waistline. This pattern includes the fit and sewing tips you need to sew great-looking jeans.
Sizes 10-26

Reg. price is $16.95 
Our price: $8.50
 

 

McCall's 5064
Swing Coat, Dress and Top
Scoop neck darted sheath dress or top, pleated pants, and swing coat with box back pleat, shawl collar, raglan sleeves.
Sizes 8-22

The price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50
 

 

 

 

 


 

McCall's 4975
Easy Raglan Jacket

with fold back collar or hood. Totally machine made. Use Polar Fleece, fur, wool coating or outerwear fabric. Instructions for adding trim and making flower are included. Optional lining.
Could lengthen for an easy coat.
Sizes 8-24

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50
  

   

 

McCall's 4930
Perfect Coordinates
Tab collar princess blazer, fitted pant, shoulder princess dress with a flared bottom and cut-on cap sleeve.
Sizes 8-22

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50



 

     

McCall's 4877
Dress and Suit 
This dress or suit that has a sophisticated look for all ages and sizes. The princess line dress or top has a  wing collar and front buttons. The sleeveless view has flattering set-in armhole. The sleeve view has slit, turn-back cuffs. The pants have faced waistline and darts.   
Sizes 12-22

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price is $8.50


 

Pati Palmer has been adding fitting directions to McCall’s patterns since 1980 and personally writes every guide sheet.

In 1997 the Palmer/Pletsch Fit for Real People pattern line was introduced with alteration lines drawn right on the tissue. The fit lessons in each guide are SPECIFIC to each design.

Click here for help in choosing your size.     

Click her to analyze your measurements.

PALMER/PLETSCH DESIGNS FOR McCALL'S INCLUDE THESE FEATURES:

GUIDE SHEETS WRITTEN BY PATI PALMER WITH
   detailed instructions on how to fit each garment
   tips for easier, more professional results

PATTERN TISSUE WITH
   alteration cut or fold lines printed right on the tissue.

These patterns have been featured in Sew News, Women’s Wear Daily, McCall’s Pattern Magazine, Australian Stitches and in newspaper articles around the world. They are companions to the books Fit for Real People and Pants for Real People, and Jackets for Real People, all by Pati Palmer and Marta Alto.

The current issue of Fashion for Real People electronic magazine features more information on current patterns, and how to select which pattern will most flatter your body type. 
Click here to access this free publication.


 

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McCall's 4785
Draped-Collar Suit 
This very feminine suit will flatter  most figure types. Double-breasted jackets A and B have front darts, princess seams, button closure, and two-piece long sleeves. View B 
has a draped collar. The pullover top is sleeveless with a V neck and front darts. The pants have front pleats, fly front, back darts, and a waistband. The skirt has darts, back zipper, back vent 
and waistband.  
Sizes 8-22

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50


 

McCall's 4598
New 8-Hour Blazer
The 8-Hour Blazer is a Palmer/Pletsch tradition. Originally featured in Family Circle Magazine, it has been updated with fashion trends again and again since 1980. The jacket has both a notched and shawl collar, and welt or patch pockets with great instructions in the guide sheet, which also includes complete instructions for FITTING, INTERFACING, and SEWING. There is one button above the waist, but a second could be added if desired.    
Sizes 8-24

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50
 

 

McCall's 4518
Convertible Collar Shirts
Tommy Bahama silk print shirts are hot and are the inspiration for
this design. Palmer/Pletsch designs great shirts that are easy to sew and fit. Tissue includes alteration lines and guide is a TEACHER IN AN ENVELOPE. Shirt has short or long sleeves, slide vents, patch pocket, yoke, and convertible collar.  

Sizes Small - XXL

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50
 

 
 

McCall's 4459
3-Hour Perfect Trousers
The trouser-style pant has a fly front, two front pleats, and side seam pockets. View A is cropped. Views C and D are wider in the legs. View D has cuffs. Fitting instructions are included in the guide and alteration lines are printed on the tissue.  
Sizes 8-24

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50
 

 

 

 


 

McCall's 4394
Princess Line Dress With Duster Coat or Jacket, Pant, 
and Princess Sleeveless Top

Wear the collar up or open. The coat has pockets in the  princess seams. .Sizes 8 - 24

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50

  

McCall's 4079
3-Hour Unisex Shirt
Palmer/Pletsch shirt patterns always have easy sewing techniques, a painless placket, and fit help. This one has a band collar or a two-piece collar with band, optional flapped pockets, yoke, and sewing tips to help you learn to make this shirt in less than three hours.
Sizes Small - XXL

Reg. price is $12.95
Our price: $6.50

 

 

 

 

 

McCall's 4007
Top, Tunic or Dress
with Pull-on Pants
This is an Oriental-inspired design and currently a McCall’s best seller. The entire top can be sewn by machine. The straight grain band should be interfaced. You can embroider on the band before attaching. Use Perfect Sew Stabilizer to stiffen the fabric if it is washable, then embroider and wash out the Perfect Sew.
Sizes 8-22

Reg. price is $16.95
Our price: $8.50 

 

 

 


 

McCall's 3740
The Perfect Pants
This Palmer/Pletsch pant pattern includes a plain fitted pant, a flat
front pant with a fly and slanted trouser pocket, and a pleated
trouser. For the trouser, there is a stay that goes from the side front into the zipper to help keep the pleats flat. It is done a different way than past Palmer/Pletsch patterns. A piece of fashion fabric is sewn to the lining forming the side inset and stay unit. This way, from the inside of the pant, one only sees lining. It is clean looking and non bulky because both pocket bags are made from lining. However, the lining is caught to the fly extension by hand after the zipper is inserted. If you’d rather do it all by machine, add 1 5/8" to the center front of the stay so it can be caught while inserting the zipper. 

We used to think that one pleat direction was more flattering than the other. We now feel what makes them more flattering is that they are stitched down to the fullest part of your tummy. Also, the crease must join the edge of the pleat. If you reverse the pleat direction, the crease will be skewed at the top.

Reg. price is $15.95
Our price: $7.50


 

McCall's 2818
Princess Line, Back Button,
Shell Blouse
Short sleeves and sleeveless with four necklines and three sleeve options. Learn to fit a fitted princess top with all of the alteration lines printed on the tissue and how-tos in the guide sheet.

Reg. price is $13.95
Our price: $6.50

 

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McCall's 2718
Basic Fit Pattern

This is the pattern used in Palmer/Pletsch fit workshops to create your “body map.” It is included in classes taught by Palmer/Pletsch instructors worldwide.

One size: 6-22 Reg. price is $11.95

Our price: $6.00

 

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