McCall's 9645: 1950s Mix & Match Sports Separates 32B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1953 McCall's Pattern No. 9645 - Teen Size Blouse, Skirt and Shorts
Original 1953 McCall's Pattern No. 9645, a teen-size blouse, skirt, and shorts set. The fitted, sleeveless blouse has a high mandarin-style collar and a full row of front buttons, worn belted over a full circle skirt (View A) or paired with matching shorts and a kerchief tie (View B). Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall's No. 9645
- Year: 1953
- Garment: Teen Size Blouse, Skirt and Shorts
- Size: 14 (32" Bust)
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
McCall's 9645 centers on a fitted, sleeveless blouse with a high mandarin-style collar and a full button-front closing, cut from fifteen pieces in total. View A pairs the blouse with a full, gathered circle skirt closing at the back with a placket zipper, cinched with a belt at the waist. View B swaps the skirt for matching high-waisted shorts with a side zipper and patch pockets, styled here with a bandana knotted at the hip. View C offers the blouse with a long, flared skirt in flannel or linen for a dressier cool-weather option.
A Moment in Fashion History
Marketed explicitly in "Teen Size," this pattern reflects the early-1950s emergence of teenage fashion as its own distinct category, separate from both children's wear and adult women's sizing. The trim, buttoned-up blouse paired with either a full skirt or matching shorts let a teenage girl move seamlessly between a soda-shop-appropriate skirt outfit and a more active, shorts-based look for sport or play, all from the same coordinated wardrobe piece.
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's 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.
