Ladies Home Journal 3887: 1920s Uncut Misses Dress Sz 32B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1923-1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3887 - One-Piece Dress
Original 1923-1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3887 for a ladies' and misses' one-piece dress, opening at the right side-front of the neck and slipped on over the head, made with or without a collar and pockets. Drop shoulders may be finished with a two-piece band forming short sleeves, or cut with one-piece full-length flare sleeves, over a casing at a slightly long waistline with elastic inserted. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 3887
- Year: 1923-1924 – Found in April 1923 Issue and 1924 Catalog
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' One-Piece Dress
- Size: 14 (32" Bust, 35" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
Pattern 3887 keeps its seven pieces simple while leaving real room for personality. The collar and pockets are entirely optional, and the sleeve can be cut short with a banded finish or full-length with an easy flare — a dress that could read plain and practical, or, dressed up, considerably more playful. When styled in red flannel with a monogrammed flap pocket and soutache trim, as shown in period styling, the same easy elastic-waist construction that made it comfortable also made it a natural fit for active, everyday wear.
A Moment in Fashion History
Pattern 3887 appeared in the April 1923 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal, styled as a one-piece red flannel frock with a monogrammed flap pocket and soutache trim, and again in Vintage4me2's own 1924 Ladies' Home Journal catalog holdings — a pattern popular enough to stay in circulation across two seasons. The elastic waistline and drop-shoulder construction reflect the era's growing appetite for dresses built for movement rather than tailored structure.
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 an early example of dresses made for active movement — a monogrammed, easy-fitting frock built with an elastic waistline and optional short sleeves, well suited to a spring day on the move rather than a formal occasion. Explore our ongoing exhibits showcasing a rare glimpse of how sewing patterns were designed and marketed for the whole family, Ladies Home Journal New Old Stock Collection, and casual looks for girls and women moving through history, Sporty Looks for Active Gals.
