Ladies Home Journal 2991: 1920s Uncut Misses Combination 36B VTG Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 2991 - Ladies' and Misses' Step-In Combination or Chemise
Original circa 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 2991 for a ladies' and misses' step-in combination or chemise, with a choice of two lower side-edge outlines. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 2991
- Year: Circa 1924, confirmed in the 1924 Ladies' Home Journal catalog (Vintage4me2 archives), page 148
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Step-In Combination or Chemise
- Size: 36 (36" Bust)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
Ladies' Home Journal Pattern 2991 is a three-piece design that can be finished either as a step-in combination or a simple chemise. A single front-and-back piece is slashed at the lower center front and joined to leg inset sections to form the step-in opening, or left unslashed for the chemise version; the lower side edges can be cut in either of two outlines. Narrow shoulder straps and a choice of ribbon, banding, and edging trim, as shown across the pattern's three illustrated views, round out the design.
A Moment in Fashion History
Offering one pattern as either a step-in combination or a plain chemise, at the sewer's own choice, reflects the practical, minimal-waste approach typical of mid-1920s underpinnings patterns - one set of pieces doing double duty depending on what the wearer's wardrobe already needed. The delicate ribbon-and-lace trim options shown across the pattern's views also speak to how much decorative attention went into garments that were never meant to be seen.
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
One of the most revealing things you can learn looking at a full season of new old stock patterns is the relationship between the foundation garments and the dresses they supported. Browse our current selection of undergarments from the Ladies Home Journal.
