McCall's 6924: 1940s Lovely Misses Casual Blouse Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1947 McCall Pattern No. 6924 - Ladies' and Misses' Blouse
Original 1947 McCall Pattern No. 6924 for a ladies' and misses' blouse, offered in four distinct views. Options range from a shirt-collar style with long bishop sleeves and topstitched trim, to a gathered-yoke blouse with a tied neck bow and lace-edged front band, to a striped short-sleeve version with a wide sailor-style collar. Uncut but Not Factory Folded, envelope Worn and Repaired.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall No. 6924
- Year: 1947
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Blouse
- Size: 16 (34" Bust)
- Condition: Uncut but Not Factory Folded
- Envelope Condition: Worn and Repaired
Design
McCall 6924 offers four takes on the blouse from a shared sixteen-piece base, each cut with shoulder pads and a gathered yoke front and back. View A is a tailored shirt-collar style with topstitched button trim and long bishop sleeves gathered into cuffs. View B removes the collar in favor of a simple round neckline. View C, shown in a bold vertical stripe, uses a wide, sailor-inspired collar with short sleeves for a breezier warm-weather look. View D dresses the blouse up further with a tie-neck bow and delicate lace edging down the front button band.
A Moment in Fashion History
Produced in 1947, this blouse captures the immediate postwar shift back toward softer, more decorative details after years of wartime fabric restriction — gathered yokes, lace trims, and a tied bow return here alongside the practical, everyday shirt-collar option. Offering four views from one pattern let a woman build several distinct blouses, from tailored to romantic, out of a single investment in tissue and instructions.
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.
