1950s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 8253 Chic Uncut Womens Slender Suit 34 B
Original 1950 McCall Pattern No. 8253 - Two-Piece Suit
Original 1950 McCall Pattern No. 8253 for a women's and misses' two-piece suit. A fitted jacket, shaped through the waist by front and back seaming, pairs notched lapels and large hip pockets with a slim, gored skirt. Make it all in one fabric or pair a contrasting jacket with a plaid skirt. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall No. 8253
- Year: 1950
- Garment: Women's and Misses' Two-Piece Suit
- Size: 16 (34" Bust, 28" Waist, 37" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
McCall Pattern 8253 is a fully tailored suit in sixteen pieces. The jacket follows the figure through seamed fronts and back to a defined waist, then flares slightly over the hips, where two large patch pockets add emphasis. It closes with three buttons below notched lapels and a shaped collar, and is built the traditional way, with hair-canvas interfacing at the front and collar, a muslin-interfaced back, a full lining, and pattern pieces for shoulder pads. The gored skirt falls slim and straight to about 31 inches from the waist, closing with a 7-inch side zipper. View A is cut entirely in plaid. View B pairs a jacket in a contrasting fabric with the plaid skirt.
A Moment in Fashion History
Dior's first New Look suit paired a nipped jacket with a wide, full skirt, but within a few seasons the line narrowed. By 1950 the fitted, waisted jacket over a slim pencil skirt had become the tailored suit of the moment, keeping the New Look's emphasis on waist and hip while trimming the volume below. This McCall pattern captures that shift, putting a couture-inspired silhouette into a practical suit a woman could wear from office to afternoon.
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 pattern envelope.
Connections
The McCall Pattern Company embraced the New Look early and carried its nipped waists and full skirts into every kind of dress, from morning to evening. Explore McCall's take on the New Look.
