1940s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 7796 Stunning Misses Street Dress Sz 34 Bust
Original 1949 McCall Pattern No. 7796 - Misses' Dress
Original 1949 McCall Printed Pattern No. 7796 for a misses' dress, offered in three views. A princess-seamed bodice buttons down the front to a belted waist, finished with large patch pockets set at the hip and a slim, straight skirt. Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall No. 7796
- Year: 1949
- Garment: One-Piece Dress
- Size: 16 (34" Bust)
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
McCall 7796 fits close through the body with princess seaming running the full length of the bodice, buttoning down the front and cinched with a belt at the waist. Large patch pockets set at the hip add both practicality and visual weight to an otherwise clean, coat-dress-inspired silhouette, with the skirt kept slim and straight rather than full. View A offers long sleeves with turned-back cuffs, View B shortens to 3/4 length, and View C keeps a simple short sleeve. Nineteen pattern pieces are included.
A Moment in Fashion History
Dated to 1949, McCall 7796 sits right at the start of the New Look years - the fitted, princess-seamed waist and belted definition reflect the era's new emphasis on shape, even in a design that keeps its skirt slim rather than dramatically full, closer in spirit to a tailored coat-dress than an eveningwear silhouette.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, The Ladies of the New Look - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.
