McCall 2351: 1920s Uncut Misses Sporty Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1922 McCall Pattern No. 2351 - Misses' Dress
Original 1922 McCall Pattern No. 2351 for a misses' dropped-waist chemise dress, cut with a wide V-neck collar, patch pockets, and a soft tie belt. View A adds long dart-fitted sleeves; View B is sleeveless for warmer days. Dated via Vintage4me2's own McCall Spring 1922 Quarterly catalog, where this same pattern appears as a tennis costume. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall No. 2351
- Year: 1922 (dated via Vintage4me2's McCall Spring 1922 Quarterly catalog cross-reference)
- Garment: Misses' Dress
- Size: 16 (34" Bust, 37" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
McCall 2351 is a simple dropped-waist chemise built from just six pattern pieces for View A, or three for the sleeveless View B. A wide V-neck collar frames the face, a soft self-fabric belt ties at the natural waist, and a single patch pocket sits at the hip. View A's dart-fitted sleeve gives the dress a long-sleeved, more tailored look, while View B strips the design down to a simple sleeveless slip-over for warm weather or active wear.
A Moment in Fashion History
This exact pattern appears in Vintage4me2's own McCall Spring 1922 Quarterly, on a page devoted entirely to sportswear and headed "When Sport Things Are Worn One Naturally Chooses These." The same page outfits women for a full range of outdoor activity: a belted tweed set with fur-trimmed vest and plaid skirt for country walking, a full sports coat and pleated skirt, a suspender skirt and blouse combination, and — most strikingly — a woman mid-swing on the golf course in tailored knickers and a shirtwaist. Pattern 2351 itself is shown as a tennis costume, paired with a companion striped shirtwaist and photographed racket in hand. By 1922, tennis, golf, and other outdoor sports had become newly fashionable pursuits for women, and pattern companies like McCall answered with simple, unrestrictive silhouettes like this one — built to move as freely on the court as at home.
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 ongoing exhibit, Sporty Looks for Active Gals — a growing collection of casual looks for girls and women moving through history, from the 1920s through the 1970s. Come take a look.
