For the past few posts, I talked about the sewing patterns I think will make great prom dresses. There is one pattern company I have yet to talk about: McCall’s.

When I searched McCall’s website for sewing patterns, I found more dress patterns than for any other company. Since I have so many patterns to talk about, I decided to split the patterns into two posts. Also, all the patterns I will be talking about do not include Spring 2022 pattern releases. When I wrote this post, the spring pattern collection was not available at that time. So, I included the patterns from previous collections.

Before I talk about the sewing patterns, I wanted to talk about McCall’s sewing pattern rating system. Each pattern is rated based off how complicated it is to make. Because of this, I wanted to share the rating system according to McCall’s website.

VERY EASY
The easiest and quickest patterns to sew. Great for beginner or the experienced sewer with limited time available. Expect limited construction details, hand sewing and fitting. Easy-to-sew fabrics are recommended.

EASY
Easy-to-sew patterns but with more details than the Very Easy category. Perfect for those with limited sewing knowledge or little time. Expect a wide variety of sewing procedures—there will be more details when the techniques are simple and fewer details when the techniques are more involved. Some fitting knowledge required.

AVERAGE
These patterns are perfect if you have more time to sew, and more experience sewing. Look for challenging designer techniques, tailoring, unique construction details. Expect more fitting and inner construction. Find more variety in fabrics from the stretchiest knits to synthetic leathers and suedes.

ADVANCED
The finest patterns featuring the best of European and American Couture. Perfect for those who like the sewing challenge of professional tailoring and fine couture techniques. Expect intricate fashion shaping, hidden construction details, couture inner construction, fine touches of hand sewing and bias draping.

And now onto the sewing patterns!

M7090

The McCall’s website describes the pattern as…

Lined dresses have overlay and midriff variations, close-fitting bodice with front princess seams, gathered skirt and invisible back zipper. Very narrow hem. A, C: Sweetheart neckline with sleeveless, round neckline bodice and gathered waistband. B, D: Sweetheart neckline with surplice bodice overlay. Create your own design with mix and match pattern pieces. Note: Tips to embellish your finished dress are included.

I like the skirt length options in this pattern. It’s also a great pattern for someone who is looking for more modest prom dresses.

 

M7507

The McCall’s website describes the pattern as…

Dresses have close-fitting, lined, boned bodice with side-front seams, yoke/overbodice variations, pencil skirt/long skirt/short skirt/overskirt variations with back invisible zipper, and optional long sleeves. Create your own design with mix and match pattern pieces.

This pattern is rated as Average. This pattern is a great pattern for anyone who wants to customize their own dress, but doesn’t have the expertise to do it without help.

 

M7320

The McCall’s website describes the pattern as…

Semi-fitted, lined, boned dresses (close-fitting through bust) have side-front and side-back seams, attached petticoat, hemline variations, and invisible back zipper. A, B, C: Back extends into train, wrong side shows. B, D: Yoke, and hook/eye closing.

 

This pattern is rated as Average. There is another pattern on this list (M7865) is rated as easy and would be an excellent option for anyone who wants to make a dress in this style but isn’t as complicated. Unlike the other pattern, this pastern can make strapless dresses.

 

M7922

The McCall’s website describes the pattern as…

Fitted twist-front dresses have facings, invisible back zipper, back darts, applied front band detail and bodice and length variations. B, D: Shaped hem. No provision provided for above waist or hip adjustments.

This pattern is rated Easy. I debated if I should include this pattern in this post because it doesn’t look very prom dress-like to me. Still, I thought it would be a good pattern to include if anyone would like a dress that is easy to make and isn’t as formal looking as other patterns rated as Easy in this post.

 

M8060

The McCall’s website describes the pattern as…

Sleeveless dresses have princess seams, fitted, lined bodice, pleated skirt, hemline variations, and back zipper. B, C: High-low hem (wrong side shows). C: Contrast hem band. A, B, D: narrow hem.

This pattern is rated as Easy. The dress this pattern makes is another option for anyone looking for modest prom dresses.

 

M8034

The McCall’s website describes the pattern as…

Fitted, lined dress with shoulder straps and long sleeves with elastic at cap. A: left front slit. C: contrast overlay.

This patter is rated Easy. It is one of the most casual dresses in this post, but it could still be a great prom dress. The dress can also double as a formal dress for other events that happen around the same time as prom.

 

M8023

The McCall’s website describes the pattern as…

Close fitting lined dress has foundation with boning, invisible zipper, inside elastic belt with bra extender and bra v-separator.

The pattern is rated Average and was designed by Nicole Miller. I really like this pattern but it could potently be a harder sewing pattern to work with because it is strapless. Still, it could be a great prom dress, especially if the skirt could be lengthened to be a full length skirt.

 

M7865

The McCall’s website describes the pattern as…

Lined floor-length dress has close-fitting bust with darts, interfaced neckline, side-front and side-back seams, invisible back zipper, and sleeve, fabric and hem variations. C, D: Train.

This pattern is rated as Easy. This dress would be a great option for anyone looking for a full-length dress that is figure fitting but is easier to make. Since some of the design variations include a train, I recommend seriously considering not adding one if the prom will be held in a small venue. Otherwise, the train could be walked on or get in the way.

 

M7569

The McCall’s website describes the pattern as…

Dresses have close-fitting bodice with halter or sleeved options. Close-fitting skirt is straight with length variations or with mermaid flounce. Create your own design with mix and match pattern pieces.

This pattern is rated as Average. It is to be made with knit fabric only, making this a great pattern for anyone looking for a form fitted dress that stretches and is comfortable.

Well, that’s all for now! Thank you for reading!

All pictures used in this post are from McCall’s website.