1950s Vintage McCalls Sewing Pattern 2133 Uncut Chicken Cobbler Apron Sz Small
Original 1957 McCall's Pattern No. 2133 - Misses' Instant Cobbler Apron with Mitt
Original 1957 McCall's Printed Pattern No. 2133, an "Instant" cobbler-style apron with a matching oven mitt, offered in two contrast-bound views with an embroidered rooster transfer. Size Small (10-12). Factory Folded and Unused, with the transfer uncut.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall's No. 2133
- Year: 1957
- Garment: Misses' Instant Cobbler Apron with Mitt (2 Views)
- Size: Small (10-12), Bust 31-32", Waist 24-25"
- Condition: Factory Folded
- Transfer: Uncut
Design
McCall's Pattern 2133 is a full cobbler-style apron with a crossover front and patch pockets, built on McCall's "Instant" cutting system - the paper pattern is a single piece per fabric in each view, pinned directly to fabric rather than cut from separate printed lines, for a faster start. Both views can be finished with an optional matching mitt. View A uses contrast single-fold bias binding throughout. View B pairs the same construction with a rooster motif worked in white embroidery, in hand or machine embroidery, along the pocket. Suggested fabrics include cotton with a linen finish, denim, chintz, percale, gingham, seersucker, plissé, and cotton satin. Four pieces and one transfer are included.
A Moment in Fashion History
McCall's "Instant" pattern system, with its one-piece-per-fabric cutting method and Easy-Rule sizing feature, was pitched directly at the time-pressed home sewer of the late 1950s - a full cobbler apron that could be cut and assembled with a minimum of pattern handling. The rooster motif on View B reflects the era's enduring taste for country-kitchen imagery on practical, everyday aprons.
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!"
