1950s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 2052 Misses Cocktail or Party Apron Fits All
Original 1956 McCall's Pattern No. 2052 - Misses' and Girls' Apron to Clamp On or Tie
Original 1956 McCall's Printed Pattern No. 2052, a set of three aprons designed to close either with tie strings or a ready-made plastic hoop that clamps onto the waist. One Size. Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall's No. 2052
- Year: 1956
- Garment: Misses' and Girls' Apron to Clamp On or Tie (3 Views)
- Size: One Size
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
McCall's Pattern 2052 offers three "one yard or less" aprons built around an unusual shared feature: each can be finished with conventional tie strings or with a ready-made plastic hoop that clamps directly onto the waist, skipping ties altogether. View A is a festive checked apron trimmed in metallic ribbon and finished with four East India bells. View B uses a crosswise-striped sheer with contrast facings, styled specifically without ties for the clamp-on hoop. View C is the dressiest of the three, a tiered, scalloped apron finished with eyelet ruffle trim and black velvet ribbon bows, with an optional velveteen version, embroidered ruffling, and millinery flowers. Eight pieces total.
A Moment in Fashion History
By 1956, apron-makers were experimenting with quicker, tie-free ways to get an apron on and off, and McCall's clamp-on plastic hoop closure was one such convenience notion, offered here as an alternative to traditional ties across all three views. View A's bell trim points toward the era's appetite for aprons dressed for holiday entertaining, while View C's velvet bows and optional millinery flowers push the same pattern toward genuine party-apron territory.
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!"
