Ladies Home Journal 3071: 1920s Uncut Misses Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1921–1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3071 - Misses' or Small Women's Surplice Kimono Dress
Original circa 1921–1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3071 for a misses' or small women's dress with a surplice kimono waist, its fronts extending into long sash ends or a back girdle. The design can be made with short sleeves or with a one-piece lower section forming a full-length sleeve, and pairs with a separate one-piece straight-gathered skirt at the regulation waistline, topped by a matching one-piece gathered tunic. Very Worn and Repaired Envelope, Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 3071
- Year: Circa 1921–1924
- Garment: Misses' or Small Women's Dress
- Size: 16 (34" Bust, 36" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
- Envelope Condition: Very Worn and Repaired
Design
Ladies' Home Journal Pattern 3071 builds a wrap-front silhouette from a surplice kimono waist, whose long front extensions either tie as sash ends at the left side or wrap around as a back girdle. The sleeve can be finished short, or lengthened with a one-piece lower sleeve section for a full-length option. Beneath the waist, a separate straight-gathered skirt sits at the regulation waistline, with a one-piece gathered tunic layered over it for added movement and interest - seven pieces in total.
A Moment in Fashion History
The surplice, wrap-front bodice was a recurring device in early 1920s dressmaking, prized for the ease of a kimono-cut sleeve paired with a flattering crossover line at the bust. Pairing that bodice with a separate gathered tunic over a straight skirt reflects the era's fondness for layered, textural silhouettes built from simple, adaptable pieces.
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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