{"product_id":"mccall-987-1940s-misses-wwii-farm-kitchen-apron-sz-32-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"McCall 987: 1940s Misses WWII Farm Kitchen Apron Sz 32-34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1942 McCall Pattern No. 987 - Ladies' and Misses' Apron with Rick Rack and Tassels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1942 \u003cstrong\u003eMcCall Pattern No. 987\u003c\/strong\u003e for a slim, princess-line \u003cstrong\u003eladies' and misses'\u003c\/strong\u003e apron trimmed with rick-rack, outline embroidery, and hanging tassels. Complete, in nice condition, with its uncut transfer.\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. 987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladies' and Misses' Apron (2 Views), with Transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small (14-16), 32-34\" Bust, 27-28\" Waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete, Nice Condition; Comes with Uncut Transfer\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\u003eRows of rick-rack follow the princess seams from bib to hem, giving the apron a long, slim line, and outline embroidery at the shoulders ends in hand-made tassels that swing from the bib and pockets. View A is cut from lengthwise stripes; View B is solid red with white rick-rack. In back, a short strap holds the shoulder straps in place so they never droop, and a tie belt finishes in a bow. Seven pieces and one transfer, with instructions for adjusting the pattern to your measurements.\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\u003eIn 1942, with rationing and wartime work reshaping daily life, a few inexpensive trims like rick-rack and embroidery floss were an easy way to make a practical apron feel festive. McCall's envelope sells it as a cover-up for the transformation from cook to hostess, a reminder that entertaining at home carried on through the war years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope front and back are shown as scanned, framed on our blue mat without retouching, so the artwork appears in its true color and condition. The front shows two women in the striped and red views and a third from the back to show the strap, with drawings of the twisted cords and tassels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"curated\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn McCall's September 1944 catalog, this apron shares page 118 with McCall 958, a slim-waisted apron with a shaped waistband and a cheerful appliqué of a green pepper and carrots. Both make a lot of very little: 987 gets its festive look from rows of rick-rack and a few skeins of embroidery floss, while 958 asks only for a small scrap of red or green and a bit of orange. See the pattern from the same catalog page, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/1940s-vintage-mccall-sewing-pattern-958-rare-misses-farm-kitchen-apron-sz-sm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcCall 958, Ladies' and Misses' Apron with Pepper and Carrot Appliqué\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This apron is also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/mccall-987-1940s-misses-wwii-farm-kitchen-apron-sz-40-42-b-vintage-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, 40-42\" Bust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68357103616223,"sku":"mc 987-SM 10\/31\/2026cy","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/McCall-987-PkgB-FRONT.jpg?v=1793473424","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/mccall-987-1940s-misses-wwii-farm-kitchen-apron-sz-32-34-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}