Ladies Home Journal 3473: 1920s Uncut Misses Coat Sz 36 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3473 - 32-Inch Length Coat
Original 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3473 for a ladies' coat in a practical 32-inch length, with two-seam sleeves. The coat can be made with or without extensions on the fronts, giving the option of two different front-closing styles. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 3473
- Year: 1924, confirmed via 1924 Home Pattern catalog, page 113
- Garment: Ladies' Coat, 32-Inch Length
- Size: 36 (36" Bust)
- Condition: Factory Folded and Unused
- Envelope Condition: Worn
Design
Pattern 3473 is a practical 32-inch length coat built for everyday wear, cut with two-seam sleeves for a smooth, tailored fit through the arm. The fronts can be finished plain, or with added extensions for a second, more finished closing style - a nice bit of flexibility from a single envelope. The design includes a welt pocket, a separate collar, and front facings, for a total of eight pattern pieces. In the Home Pattern Company's own 1924 catalog, this coat was shown paired with a coordinating skirt (No. 2668) as a complete ensemble - a common styling approach of the era, letting a single coat pattern do double duty as part of a matched suit or worn on its own.
A Moment in Fashion History
By 1924, the Ladies' Home Journal's Home Pattern Company was leaning hard into practicality, and this coat is a good example of that pitch - a moderate 32-inch length, straightforward two-seam sleeves, and the built-in option of two closing styles from one pattern. Coats of this length were an economical, versatile choice for the home dressmaker, equally suited to layering over a day dress or, as shown in the company's own catalog, coordinated with a matching skirt for a complete look.
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 collection for a rare glimpse of how sewing patterns were designed and marketed for the whole family.
