{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-mccall-sewing-pattern-7917-junior-misses-dress-fitted-waist-29-b","title":"1940s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 7917 Junior Misses Dress Fitted Waist 29 B","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1949 McCall Pattern No. 7917 - Junior Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1949 McCall Pattern No. 7917\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003ejunior\u003c\/strong\u003e dress with a dramatically nipped waist. A shawl-style collar tops a fitted bodice, cut down to a sharp chevron-seamed midriff, above a full, gathered, below-calf skirt. Complete Nice Condition, envelope Worn and Repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e McCall No. 7917\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junior Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 (29\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn and Repaired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcCall 7917 builds its shape around a sharply pointed, chevron-seamed midriff that cinches the waist between a fitted bodice and a full, gathered skirt - the New Look's structured hourglass rendered for junior sizing. The bodice closes with a notched shawl collar and is built over shoulder pads for a squared shoulder line, while the sleeves may be finished as turned-back cuffed three-quarter length or set with a slide fastener at the wrist for a closer long sleeve. A tie belt or back sash cinches the waist further, and a side placket zipper keeps the closure discreet. Sixteen pattern pieces in all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDior's 1947 New Look had, by 1949, filtered down through the pattern industry into everyday dressmaking, and McCall 7917 shows how thoroughly its silhouette had been absorbed. The structured shoulder, dramatically nipped waist, and generously full skirt - once the language of high Parisian couture - were now available to any home sewer with a pattern, fabric, and an afternoon to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/new-look-ladies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ladies of the New Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence on everyday dressmaking. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613319598303,"sku":"mc 7917-29B 7\/29\/2026cy","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-7917-Frock-sz-29---july-2026-FRONT-CNU-WER-Circa-1949-03000.jpg?v=1785359687","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/1940s-vintage-mccall-sewing-pattern-7917-junior-misses-dress-fitted-waist-29-b","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}