1950s Vintage McCalls Sewing Pattern 8401 Charming Toddler Girls Dress Size 4
Original 1951 McCall Pattern No. 8401 - Child's Dress
Original 1951 McCall Printed Pattern No. 8401 for a child's dress, offered in three views. View A gathers a full skirt beneath a fitted, collared bodice with a tie belt; View B adds a wide, rounded double collar over a plain bodice; View C offers long sleeves with a cuff and matching collar. Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall No. 8401
- Year: 1951
- Garment: Child's Dress
- Size: 4
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
McCall 8401 offers three ways to dress the same basic silhouette. View A pairs a fitted, collared bodice with a tie belt over a gathered skirt, finished with puff sleeves. View B trades the fitted waist for a wide, rounded double collar in a contrasting fabric, giving a sweeter, more voluminous look through the shoulders. View C lengthens the sleeve to long, with a matching cuff and collar for cooler weather. Eighteen pattern pieces are included.
A Moment in Fashion History
A three-view children's pattern like McCall 8401 let a household get real mileage from a single purchase - a plain everyday version, a dressier double-collared one for visiting, and a long-sleeved option for cooler months, all sharing the same basic gathered-skirt construction.
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.