Original circa 1949 McCall Pattern No. 1469 - Misses' Apron

Original circa 1949 McCall Printed Pattern No. 1469, a full bib apron with a gathered skirt and patch pocket, offered in two embroidered views - a garland of green ivy leaves, or a single white rose with buds and leaves. This package includes the rose embroidery transfer for View B. Uncut, not Factory Folded.

Quick Facts

• Pattern Number: McCall No. 1469
• Year: Circa 1949
• Garment: Misses' Apron
• Size: One Size (Suitable 12 to 18)
• Condition: Uncut, Not Factory Folded
• Transfer: Uncut

Design

Pattern 1469 is a full bib apron with a shaped bib front, gathered skirt, and a single patch pocket, tied at the waist with a wide sash. View A trims the neckline with a garland of embroidered green ivy leaves; View B instead centers a single embroidered white rose with bud and leaves on the bib front. Seven pattern pieces plus one transfer, cut in one size suitable for a range from 12 to 18.

A Moment in Fashion History

Floral and botanical embroidery motifs were a hallmark of late-1940s apron design, turning a simple kitchen cover-up into a showcase for needlework skill. McCall's Pattern 1469 offers a clear choice between a leafy garland and a single statement rose, letting the home sewer pick the look that best suited her own kitchen or gift-giving occasion.

Connections

This pattern is part of our exhibit, Kitschy Kitchen -- McCall Edition, a growing collection celebrating the whimsical, decorative side of kitchen textiles. While I love everything about McCall, it must be said, "McCall Makes the Cutest Aprons!"