1950s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 1904 Misses Scalloped Full Bib Apron Fits All
Original 1954 McCall's Pattern No. 1904 - Misses' Apron With or Without Button-On Top
Original 1954 McCall's Printed Pattern No. 1904, a misses' apron designed to be worn with or without a button-on bib top, plus a coordinating pot holder. One Size. Uncut but Not Factory Folded.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall's No. 1904
- Year: 1954
- Garment: Misses' Apron with Button-On Top (2 Views), includes Pot Holder
- Size: One Size
- Condition: Uncut but Not Factory Folded
Design
McCall's Pattern 1904 is built around a border-print apron skirt with a scalloped hem, worn either full-length with a button-on bib top (View A) or on its own as a waist apron with a contrast pocket, waistband, and tie strings (View B). Buttoning the bib on and off let one apron serve double duty for different tasks or dress levels. View A also includes a matching round pot holder, interfaced with flannelet for practical use. Suggested fabrics include organdy, dimity, percale, and batiste border prints, as well as cotton broadcloth, muslin, gingham, chintz, and taffeta. Eight pieces total.
A Moment in Fashion History
Convertible, "with or without" apron designs like this one reflect a practical mid-1950s sensibility: a single pattern that could dress up for company or pare down for everyday kitchen work. Border-print fabrics, cut to showcase their printed edge along a scalloped hem, were a favorite of the period precisely because they let a home sewer achieve a tailored, finished look without additional trim work - and a matching pot holder turned the apron into a coordinated kitchen set.
Illustration
The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic McCall's pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our Kitschy Kitchen exhibit, a growing collection celebrating the whimsical, decorative side of mid-century kitchen textiles. While I love everything about McCall, it must be said, "McCall Makes the Cutest Aprons!"
