Ladies Home Journal 2964: 1920s Uncut Misses Dress Sz 35 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 2964 - Slightly Long-Waisted Dress
Original circa 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 2964 for a ladies' and misses' slightly long-waisted dress, closing at the back over a camisole underlayer. The bloused waist may be finished with short-length kimono sleeves, or a deep cuff extending to three-quarter length, paired with a round or oval neck, with or without a front opening. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal (Home Pattern Co.) No. 2964
- Year: Circa 1924
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Slightly Long-Waisted Dress with Camisole
- Size: 18 (35" Bust, 25¾" Waist, 37" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
- Envelope Condition: Worn and Repaired
Design
Pattern 2964 builds a softly bloused dress over a supporting camisole layer, closing at the back for a clean front line. The waist blouses gently at the front and may be finished with short kimono sleeves for warm weather, or extended with a deep cuff to three-quarter length for cooler days. The neckline can be cut round or oval, and made with or without a front opening for ease of dressing. The one-piece straight-gathered skirt sits at the regulation waistline and can be left plain, or finished with gathered panels - looped softly underneath the lower edge, or left to hang straight and loose. Just six pattern pieces bring together a genuinely versatile silhouette.
A Moment in Fashion History
The slightly long-waisted silhouette, with its gentle blouse over the hip and softly gathered skirt, carried through much of the early-to-mid 1920s as a comfortable alternative to more structured dressmaking. A separate camisole layer beneath the bloused waist was a common period construction choice, offering built-in support and a smooth foundation without adding bulk to the outer silhouette - practical engineering behind an easy, fashionable line.
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 Ladies' Home Journal pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Ladies Home Journal New Old Stock Collection - View our entire Ladies Home Journal for a rare glimpse of how sewing patterns were designed and marketed for the whole family.
