Ladies Home Journal 3042: 1920s Uncut Misses Dress Sz 38 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3042 - Bolero Dress
Original 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3042 for a ladies' and misses' dress, made up of three separate pieces: a bolero with short kimono sleeves, made with or without a collar; a sleeveless waist opening on the shoulders and slipped on over the head, with elastic at the lower edge; and a one-piece straight-gathered skirt set at a slightly raised waistline. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 3042
- Year: 1924 – Found in 1924 Catalog
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' Dress (Bolero, Waist, and Skirt)
- Size: 38 (38" Bust, 28" Waist, 42" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
Pattern 3042 builds an outfit from three independent pieces rather than one continuous dress. The sleeveless waist slips on over the head and cinches at the lower edge with elastic, while the separate skirt gathers straight from a slightly raised waistline. The bolero is the finishing layer, cut with short kimono sleeves and worn open or closed at the neck with an optional collar — a three-piece formula that reads as a single dress but offers the flexibility of separates.
A Moment in Fashion History
Pattern 3042 appears in Vintage4me2's own 1924 Ladies' Home Journal catalog holdings, on a page devoted to the "Minerva Guide Chart," a preliminary-fitting tool the magazine promoted to help home sewers get a more accurate cut before ever touching fabric. The separate bolero-and-waist construction reflects the era's growing interest in dresses built like coordinated separates rather than a single fitted garment.
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
Part of our ongoing exhibit, Ladies Home Journal New Old Stock Collection -- a rare glimpse of how sewing patterns were designed and marketed for the whole family. Come take a look.
