McCall's 7618: 1960s Easy Misses Two Piece Dress Sz 31.5 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1964 McCall's Pattern No. 7618 - Misses' and Junior Two-Piece Dress
Original 1964 McCall's Pattern No. 7618, a two-piece dress with a front-paneled top and a slim three-piece skirt. View A has short set-in sleeves, a standing band collar, a front joined to the side fronts in tuck effect, and four-button double-breasted trim; View B is sleeveless with a plain neckline. The skirt gathers at the side front, with back darts and a pleat, closing at the left side. Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall's No. 7618
- Year: 1964
- Garment: Two-Piece Dress (Misses' and Junior)
- Size: Junior 11 (31½" Bust)
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
The top is where the tailoring shows: front panel seaming and, on View A, a front piece joined to the side fronts in a tuck effect, finished with a standing band collar and four buttons set in a double-breasted arrangement - real menswear-inspired structure scaled down for a junior figure. View B strips the same top down to a clean, sleeveless, collarless version. Both pair with a slim three-piece skirt, gathered at the side front with back darts and a pleat for movement, closing with a left side zipper.
A Moment in Fashion History
By 1964, the disciplined, buttoned-up polish of the era's tailoring had filtered all the way down to the junior market - young women were being offered the same double-breasted structure and standing collars showing up in more grown-up ready-to-wear, just cut for a smaller, younger figure. This pattern's tuck-effect paneling and button trim show that even entry-level separates were expected to carry real tailored detail, not just simplified shapes.
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 ongoing exhibit, Pillbox and Polish - Camelot ushers in youthful elegance. Come take a look.
