For just $14.95 Retro McCalls Helen Lee pattern 8242, size 6 Dress, Top, Pants and Shorts for those hot summer days, sleeveless and easy to sew. Sleeveless dress and top and dart fitted long pants and shorts. Dress or top has button trimmed, applied bias band on front, included in neck facing seam. Neck and armholes are trimmed with machine stitching. Top has lower neckline, dress has zipper in back neck opening. Pants and shorts have interfaced waistbands and left side zippers. Traditional ginghams, broadcloth, seersucker, poplin are a few choices for this pattern. Embellishments can be added to the sleeves or collarless top by using lace. Cotton or batiste for a dress with beading or embroidery on it would really add to the dress. Either way this pattern will sew up fast and your child will be sure to love it.