{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-mccalls-sewing-pattern-8401-charming-toddler-girls-dress-size-4","title":"1950s Vintage McCalls Sewing Pattern 8401 Charming Toddler Girls Dress Size 4","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1951 McCall Pattern No. 8401 - Child's Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1951 McCall Printed Pattern No. 8401\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e McCall No. 8401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Child's Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcCall 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50580824096991,"sku":"mc 8401-Sz4 7\/19\/2026cy","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-8401-tot-frock-size-4-July-2026-FRONT-Circa-1951-CNU-03000.jpg?v=1784479146","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/1950s-vintage-mccalls-sewing-pattern-8401-charming-toddler-girls-dress-size-4","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}