{"product_id":"1940s-vintage-mccall-sewing-pattern-865-mother-daughter-pinafore-apron-sz-10-12","title":"1940s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 865 Mother Daughter Pinafore Apron Sz 10-12","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1941 McCall Pattern No. 865 - Mother and Daughter Pinafore Apron\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa 1941 \u003cstrong\u003eMcCall Pattern No. 865\u003c\/strong\u003e for a ruffled pinafore apron made to match across the generations, in \u003cstrong\u003eladies', misses', and children's\u003c\/strong\u003e sizes. Choose embroidered tulips on a dotted apron or a striped version with an appliquéd salad set. This copy is size Juniors' 10-12. A McCall Printed Pattern with blue transfer. Factory folded and unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e McCall No. 865\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladies', Misses' and Children's Pinafore Apron (2 Views), with Transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniors' 10-12, 28-30\" Bust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded and Unused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView A is a full pinafore apron with ruffled shoulder straps, a square bib embroidered with a row of three tulips, a gathered skirt, and a sash; the inset shows it on a grown woman in pale blue. View B is cut from lengthwise-striped fabric, with ruffles over the shoulders, a sash wrapped and tied high at the waist, and a spoon-and-fork salad set appliquéd on the bib. Eleven pieces and one transfer, with McCall's Cut and Sew Guide; gingham, dimity, dotted swiss, chintz, and chambray are among the suggested fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope makes its pitch to young mothers and daughters, and the pattern backs it up by covering four size groups, from Child's 6-8 to Ladies' 18-20, so the same apron could be made for every generation in the kitchen. Ruffled pinafores in candy stripes and polka dots were a cheerful counterpoint to the plain, practical clothes of the war years, and they used inexpensive cottons a home sewer could find easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. The front shows a mother with a mixing bowl and recipe book between two daughters, all in ruffled striped and dotted aprons, with a large tulip motif and small back views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"curated\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcCall made this pinafore so mother and daughter could cook side by side in matching aprons, and we have both halves of the pair: this copy in the daughter's size, and a second copy in the mother's size, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/1940s-vintage-mccall-sewing-pattern-865-mother-daughter-pinafore-apron-sz-36-38-b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall 865 in Ladies' 18-20, 36-38\" Bust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Make the two together, and explore more aprons made for the whole household in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/kitschy-kitchen-mccall-edition\/family-fun\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall Family Aprons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68357401247967,"sku":"mc 865-Sz10-12 10\/31\/2026cy","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/McCall-865-PkgA-FRONT.jpg?v=1793492361","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/1940s-vintage-mccall-sewing-pattern-865-mother-daughter-pinafore-apron-sz-10-12","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}