Ladies Home Journal 3904: 1920s Uncut Misses Dress 38 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original Circa 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3904 - Slightly Long-Waisted Dress
Original circa 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3904 for a ladies' and misses' slightly long-waisted dress, opening at the left shoulder and underarm. Drop shoulders pair with optional one-piece full-length sleeves, with or without frill cuffs. The one-piece skirt has an inset section at the left side and is shirred at each upper side edge for a draped effect front and back, with optional sash ends at the left side of the front. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: LHJ No. 3904
- Year: Circa 1924, confirmed via Vintage4me2's Ladies' Home Journal catalog cross-reference, page 28
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Slightly Long-Waisted Dress
- Size: 38
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
An eleven-piece pattern built around a slightly dropped, long waistline, with the dress opening unusually at the left shoulder and underarm rather than down the center front. Drop shoulders lead into an optional one-piece full-length sleeve, finishable with a soft frill cuff. The one-piece skirt gets its movement from an inset section at the left side and shirring at each upper side edge, letting the fabric drape softly at both front and back, while sash ends at the left front can be tied for extra definition at the waist.
A Moment in Fashion History
Pattern 3904 appears in Vintage4me2's own holdings of a 1924 Ladies' Home Journal catalog, on a page devoted to slightly long-waisted and one-piece slip-on dresses. The asymmetrical shoulder opening and shirred, draped skirt reflect a growing interest in soft, dressmaker-style draping over rigid seaming — a hallmark of mid-1920s eveningwear and better daytime dresses alike.
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 collection for a rare glimpse of how sewing patterns were designed and marketed for the whole family. Come take a look.
