Original 1950 McCall Pattern No. 8266 - Dress with Front Slide Fastener Closing

Original 1950 McCall Pattern No. 8266 for a women's and misses' dress that zips up the front. A shaped yoke frames a deep V neckline, two generous patch pockets sit at the hips, and a belted waist leads into a gored skirt. Choose short sleeves with eyelet trim or long sleeves gathered into bands. Complete Nice Condition.

Quick Facts

• Pattern Number: McCall No. 8266
• Year: 1950
• Garment: Women's and Misses' Dress with Front Slide Fastener Closing
• Size: 16 (34" Bust, 28" Waist, 37" Hip)
• Condition: Complete Nice Condition

Design

McCall Pattern 8266 closes with a 16-inch slide fastener down the center front, set below a curved front yoke that shapes a deep V neckline. Two large patch pockets and a belt finish the waist, and the gored skirt flares to roughly 2⅜ yards around the hem in this size, falling about 48 inches from the back of the neck. View A has short sleeves, with 1¼-inch eyelet embroidery edging the yoke and pockets. View B has long sleeves gathered into narrow bands at the wrist. The pattern includes a shoulder pad piece and McCall's printed cutting line, with instructions in French and Spanish as well as English.

A Moment in Fashion History

By 1950, the zipper had become an everyday convenience in women's clothing, and McCall made it a selling point, naming the front slide fastener right on the envelope. A zip-front dress could be stepped into and closed in seconds, practical for busy days at home, while the eyelet-trimmed yoke and pockets kept it feminine and fresh. The cover shows it as the kind of dress a woman might wear to pour a cup of tea for a neighbor: easy, pretty, and ready for anything the day brought.

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