McCall 1691: 1950s Misses Uncut Flower Petal Apron Fits All Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1952 McCall's Pattern No. 1691 - Flower Petal Apron
Original 1952 McCall's Printed Pattern No. 1691 for a women's and misses' flower petal apron, offered in three views built from shaped petal sections rather than a conventional skirt. One Size. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall's No. 1691
- Year: 1952
- Garment: Women's and Misses' Flower Petal Apron (3 Views)
- Size: One Size
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
McCall's Pattern 1691 builds its skirt from individually shaped petal sections rather than a gathered or pleated panel, creating a distinctive scalloped, dimensional silhouette. View A uses two materials - a plain ground with a printed floral binding along the scalloped petal edges. View B is the most elaborate, piecing together four colors (green, yellow, blue, and violet) across layered ruffled petal sections trimmed in green ruffle. View C uses three materials - black taffeta or organdy as the ground with green and rose accents - for a more dramatic, tailored petal effect. The pattern includes ten pieces: three apron sections, three ruffle sections, a tie, tie ruffle, waistband, and facing.
A Moment in Fashion History
Novelty-shaped aprons like this "flower petal" design were part of a broader early-1950s trend of turning the kitchen apron into a genuine style statement, moving well past strictly utilitarian bib and half-apron shapes. The layered, multi-color petal construction of View B in particular reflects the era's growing comfort with bold, playful color-blocking in home sewing - a piece meant to be seen and admired as much as worn.
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!"
