1950s Vintage McCalls Sewing Pattern 8771 Darling Little Girls Dress Size 4
Original 1951 McCall Pattern No. 8771 - Girls' Dress
Original 1951 McCall Printed Pattern No. 8771 for a girls' dress, offered in three views. All share a scalloped, detachable Peter Pan-style yoke collar and puff sleeves over a gathered skirt with a back sash tied into a bow. Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall No. 8771
- Year: 1951
- Garment: Girls' Dress
- Size: 4 (23" Bust)
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
McCall 8771 dresses up a simple bodice with a scalloped, detachable yoke collar in views A and C, buttoning down the back beneath a generous sash tied into a bow. View B offers a rounder collar without the detachable yoke option. All three share puff sleeves - short in Views A and B, long with a fitted band in View C - over a full, gathered skirt. Fourteen pattern pieces are included.
A Moment in Fashion History
Dated to 1951, McCall 8771 reflects the classic postwar girls' party dress formula - a sweet, detachable collar, puffed sleeves, and a back sash bow - built to move easily between everyday wear and special occasions with a simple change of collar or sleeve length.
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
This pattern is part of our collection of 1950s Kids McCall Patterns - browse the full range of McCall's home sewing designs for children from the decade. Come take a look.
