{"product_id":"mccalls-7618-1960s-easy-misses-two-piece-dress-sz-31-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"McCall's 7618: 1960s Easy Misses Two Piece Dress Sz 31.5 B Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1964 McCall's Pattern No. 7618 - Misses' and Junior Two-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1964 McCall's Pattern No. 7618\u003c\/strong\u003e, a two-piece dress with a front-paneled top and a slim three-piece skirt. View A has short set-in sleeves, a standing band collar, a front joined to the side fronts in tuck effect, and four-button double-breasted trim; View B is sleeveless with a plain neckline. The skirt gathers at the side front, with back darts and a pleat, closing at the left side. Complete Nice Condition.\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. 7618\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1964\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-Piece Dress (Misses' and Junior)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junior 11 (31½\" Bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Nice Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is where the tailoring shows: front panel seaming and, on View A, a front piece joined to the side fronts in a tuck effect, finished with a standing band collar and four buttons set in a double-breasted arrangement - real menswear-inspired structure scaled down for a junior figure. View B strips the same top down to a clean, sleeveless, collarless version. Both pair with a slim three-piece skirt, gathered at the side front with back darts and a pleat for movement, closing with a left side zipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1964, the disciplined, buttoned-up polish of the era's tailoring had filtered all the way down to the junior market - young women were being offered the same double-breasted structure and standing collars showing up in more grown-up ready-to-wear, just cut for a smaller, younger figure. This pattern's tuck-effect paneling and button trim show that even entry-level separates were expected to carry real tailored detail, not just simplified shapes.\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\/pillbox-and-polish\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePillbox and Polish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Camelot ushers in youthful elegance. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610327027935,"sku":"mc 7618-31B 7\/28\/2026cy","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/Mc-7618-Frock--sz-31-half-july-2026-frontCirca1964CNU03000.jpg?v=1785273284","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/mccalls-7618-1960s-easy-misses-two-piece-dress-sz-31-b-vintage-sewing-pattern","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}