{"product_id":"mccalls-1718-1950s-cute-uncut-baby-girls-dress-size-1-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"McCalls 1718: 1950s Cute Uncut Baby Girls Dress Size 1 Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1952 McCall's Pattern No. 1718 - Toddlers' Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1952 McCall's Printed Pattern No. 1718\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003etoddlers' dress\u003c\/strong\u003e in two views, with a transfer for an optional embroidered or appliqued chick motif. View A pintucks down the front with contrast piping at the collar and sleeve bands, closing with self ties. View B trades the pintucks for lace edging and a ribbon tie belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e McCall's No. 1718\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toddlers' Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with Uncut Transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn eight-piece pattern with two finished looks and a shared, sweet detail: a pair of appliqued chicks on the bodice. View A gathers a series of fine pintucks down the front bodice, piped in a contrast color at the round collar and short puffed sleeve bands, closing with self-fabric ties. View B keeps the same silhouette but swaps the pintucking for delicate lace edging at the collar and cuffs, cinched with a simple ribbon tie belt instead. The pattern includes two transfers, so the chick motif can be worked in embroidery or cut as a fabric applique, whichever the maker prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 1950s toddler patterns like this one leaned into soft, painterly details — pintucking, piping, lace edging — that read as heirloom dressmaking rather than everyday play clothes. The chick applique option ties the dress to springtime and Easter dressing, a popular seasonal theme for children's patterns of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\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's pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/nursery-notions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNursery Notions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — maternity wear, layettes, crib covers, and quilts, the sewing life around having a baby. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51015975370975,"sku":"mc 1718-Sz1 8\/7\/2026cy","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-1718-tot-frock-sz-1-june-2026-front--FF-Circa-1952-06000-uc-trans.jpg?v=1786136331","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/mccalls-1718-1950s-cute-uncut-baby-girls-dress-size-1-vintage-sewing-pattern","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}