1950s Vintage American Weekly Sewing Pattern 3887 Uncut Misses Afternoon Dress 34B
Original Early 1950s The American Weekly Pattern No. 3887 - One-Piece Dress
Original Early 1950s The American Weekly Mail Order Pattern No. 3887, a dress with a dramatic V-neckline, trimmed seams, and a tie belt at a nipped waist. Size 16 (34" Bust). Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: The American Weekly No. 3887
- Year: Early 1950s
- Garment: One-Piece Dress
- Size: 16 (34" Bust)
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
Design
This American Weekly dress is built around a deep V-neckline, with decorative trim running along the seams down through a gored, gently flared skirt. A self-fabric tie belt cinches the waist, and the dress closes at the back with a 12-inch slide fastener. Five pieces make up the whole design: front and back bodice, neck facing, sleeve facing, skirt, and tie belt.
A Moment in Fashion History
The American Weekly distributed its patterns as a newspaper supplement, putting fashion- forward designs like this one within easy reach of home sewers nationwide. The fitted waist, trimmed seaming, and gently flared gored skirt reflect the sculpted, waist-defined silhouette that carried into the early 1950s from Dior's New Look a few years earlier.
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 The American Weekly pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, The Ladies of the New Look - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look, which defined the fashionable silhouette for the next decade: a more structured look built around a nipped waist, dramatic peplums, and wide, sculpted shoulders. Come take a look.
