Vintage 1940s McCall 7286 Misses Dress Pattern Bust 34 Cap Sleeve Tattered Uncut
$ 7.39
Description
Vintage 1940s McCall 7286 Misses Dress Pattern Bust 34 Cap Sleeve Tattered Uncut. This pattern features a beautifully tailored bodice that moves into a high, defined waistline before expanding into a full, walking-length flared skirt. The pattern includes pieces for two distinct views. Authentic Late 1940s Misses' Summer Sun Dress: McCall 7286 A gorgeous, classic post-WWII daytime dress pattern capturing the breezy, elegant style lines of the late 1940s. This pattern features a beautifully tailored bodice that moves into a high, defined waistline before expanding into a full, walking-length flared skirt. It coordinates beautifully with lightweight vintage textiles like rayon challis, cotton calicos, gingham, chambray, lawn, or lightweight linen. The pattern includes pieces for two distinct views: View A (The Chevron Stripe Look): Features a flattering surplice V-neckline bodice with extended cap sleeves, specifically engineered to showcase bold diagonal or awning-stripe fabric layouts (shown modeled on the left). View B (The Keyhole Floral Frock): Offers a high, modest neckline accented with a sweet back or neck tie closure detail, working perfectly for classic mid-century floral prints (shown modeled on the right). Brand: McCall (The historic "McCall Printed Pattern" era) Status: New Old Stock (NOS) – Uncut & Factory Folded Envelope Condition: POOR / HEAVILY TATTERED / BAG PRESERVED. This original paper envelope shows advanced wear from decades of storage. It displays significant uniform age-toning, edge crumpling, deep creases, and prominent chipping/tearing with missing paper fragments along the left, right, and bottom margins. To protect the artifact and prevent further paper loss, it has been placed inside a clear zip-top protective storage bag. The full-color cover illustration remains bright, and all technical layouts on the reverse side are fully legible. (Please see listing photos for exact condition details). 🛡️ Vintage Preservation & "Internal Format" Disclosure Please Read Carefully Before Purchasing: This is a genuine mid-century vintage item, roughly 75 years old. To maintain the fragile state of the original factory folds and protect the delicate tissue paper inside from tearing or environmental damage, we do not pull out or manually unfold the internal contents. Format & Handling Policy: 1940s McCall patterns utilize double-printed blue or grey ink outlines on historical tissue sheets. We do not disturb the original factory alignment to prevent fiber splitting or edge fraying. All patterns are kept exactly as discovered. Final Sale Terms: This item is sold strictly AS-IS due to heavy envelope degradation . By purchasing, the buyer acknowledges the advanced wear on the outer jacket and accepts all risks associated with vintage paper products. No returns or completeness claims will be accepted once shipped.
