Original 1947 McCall Pattern No. 1367 - Ladies' and Misses' Heart Apron

Original 1947 McCall Pattern No. 1367 for a ladies' and misses' apron built around the heart. Every view uses heart shapes at the bib and skirt: View A pairs white with contrasting crossed straps and an embroidered floral border, View B sets red gingham hearts among embroidered roses, and View C is trimmed with rick rack. One size. Complete Nice Condition, with the original transfer uncut.

Quick Facts

• Pattern Number: McCall No. 1367
• Year: 1947
• Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Heart Apron
• Size: One Size
• Condition: Complete Nice Condition; Envelope Worn and Professionally Repaired with Lineco Acid-Free Archival Tissue and Acid-Free Adhesive; Comes with Uncut Transfer

Design

This apron is drawn around the heart. A heart-shaped bib sits above a gathered skirt with a heart-shaped panel and ruffle, and wide straps cross at the back and tie at the waist. View A is made in white with colored strap trimming and an embroidered floral border, View B combines red gingham with white and embroidered roses, and View C is finished in stripes and rick rack. The pattern includes 12 pieces, the cut and sew guide, and an uncut embroidery transfer; the embroidery calls for six-strand cotton in two colors.

A Moment in Fashion History

With wartime fabric restrictions lifted, the late 1940s brought a burst of decorative aprons, and pattern companies competed with novelty shapes, appliqué, and embroidery. Hearts were a favorite, and McCall offered more than one heart apron in these years. McCall 1367 makes the heart the whole design rather than a trim, and gives three ways to make it, from crisp white to cheerful gingham.

Illustration

The envelope front and back are shown as scanned, framed on our blue mat without retouching, so the artwork appears in its true color and condition. Two women model the green and red versions over dark dresses, the striped View C is drawn beside them, and a small figure shows the crossed straps at the back, with the embroidered flower motif at the corner. A faint stamp from Meier & Frank, the Portland, Oregon department store, remains on the back.

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!"