McCall’s 2225 is a charming vintage sewing pattern for toddlers, featuring a delicately smocked dress and an adorable coordinating bonnet. This timeless design captures the essence of classic children’s wear—perfect for heirloom sewing, portrait outfits, or special occasions.
The pattern includes three views:
View A features a sweet smocked dress accented with baby rickrack trim and a front ribbon bow.
Views B and C include both the smocked dress and bonnet. The bonnet is designed as a single smocked piece, shaped and gathered with a back button and tied under the chin with a ribbon. It’s finished with flat lace edging and optional interfacing for added structure.
Design details include a Peter Pan collar, puffed short sleeves, and smocked patch pockets. The fitted waist is defined with a waistband and back tie bow, and the dress closes with buttons at the back. View B shows a lovely contrast collar and cuffs for an added vintage flair.
The hand embroidery adds a delicate touch to the smocking, with light red or pink rosebuds, green leaves, and stems—typically stitched using white or red embroidery cotton for the smocking base and colored floss for floral accents.
Suggested Fabrics:
Ideal materials include percale, dimity, organdy, dotted swiss, cotton broadcloth, pima cotton, cotton satin, and lightweight synthetic blends—perfect for achieving the light, airy feel of a vintage toddler dress and bonnet.
Whether sewn for a toddler girl’s birthday, or family keepsake, McCall’s 2225 delivers a beautifully classic result with lots of heirloom detail.
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