Ladies Home Journal 2956: 1920s Uncut Little Girls Dress Sz8 Vintage Sewing Pattern
Circa 1921 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 2956 - Child's Dress
Circa 1921 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 2956 for a child's dress, size 8, closing at the back beneath a yoke. Full- or short-length sleeves are cut in one with the yoke, and the straight lower edge is finished with an inverted plait at each underarm for ease of movement. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 2956
- Year: Circa 1921 (also appears in 1924 Ladies' Home Journal catalog, page 182)
- Garment: Child's Dress, Closing at Back with Yoke
- Size: 8 (26" Breast)
- Condition: Factory Folded and Unused
Design
Pattern 2956 is a five-piece dress with a yoke and sleeve cut in one piece, closing at the back. The lower edge hangs straight rather than gathered, with an inverted plait tucked at each underarm to allow the skirt to swing freely. A pair of patch pockets, trimmed with a ruffled edge, sits at the front hip, and the sleeve may be left full length or shortened, finished with a wristband either way.
A Moment in Fashion History
This pattern is documented in the 1924 Ladies' Home Journal pattern catalog (page 182), among a full page of reliable children's dress patterns spanning toddler through school-age sizing. The straight-hanging silhouette with underarm plaits, rather than a fitted or gathered waist, reflects the era's move toward looser, easier-care clothing for active children.
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
View our entire Ladies' Home Journal collection for a rare glimpse of how sewing patterns were designed and marketed for the whole family.
