Ladies Home Journal 3006: 1920s Uncut Girls Dress Size 8 Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1921 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3006 - Girls' Long-Waisted Dress
Original 1921 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3006 for a girls' long-waisted dress with vest, made to slip over the head. The bloused waist has a full-length kimono sleeve, perforated so it can be shortened, and may be finished with or without a collar. An underwaist closes at the front beneath the bloused overlayer, and the one-piece straight-gathered skirt is joined with elastic for a comfortable, easy fit. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 3006
- Year: 1921, confirmed via March 1921 Ladies' Home Journal
- Garment: Girls' Dress
- Size: 8 Years (26" Breast)
- Pattern Condition: Factory Folded
- Envelope Condition: Worn
Design
Pattern 3006 was shown made up as a "most wearable" long-waisted frock in blue serge, trimmed with black braid bindings and a touch of embroidery on the vest. The bloused waist and kimono sleeve give an easy, unfitted line typical of girls' wear in the period, while the vest offers a natural spot for decorative trimming or embroidery. The underwaist closes at front for a secure fit beneath the loose bloused layer, and the gathered skirt is set with elastic at the join for comfortable movement.
A Moment in Fashion History
Pattern 3006 appeared in the March 1921 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal, featured in a spread of Easter clothing for girls "from two to fourteen." Styled in blue serge with black braid and embroidery, it was singled out as especially practical and wearable - a favorite combination of comfort and quiet decoration typical of the era's girls' fashions.
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
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