Ladies Home Journal 3151: 1920s Uncut Little Girls Dress Sz10 Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1921 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3151 - Girls' One-Piece Dress
Original circa 1921 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3151 for a charming girls' one-piece dress that opens on the shoulders and slips easily over the head. The design offers a round or oval neckline and short kimono sleeves in two lengths, finished with either a sash-tied View A or a patch-pocketed View B. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 3151
- Year: Circa 1921, confirmed via June 1921 Ladies' Home Journal magazine, page 54
- Garment: Girls' One-Piece Dress
- Size: 10 (28" Breast)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
Pattern 3151 opens at the shoulders and slips easily over the head, with a choice of round or oval neckline to suit the wearer. Two lengths of short kimono sleeve are offered, and the dress can be finished one of two ways: View A ties at the waist with a self-fabric sash or a leather belt, while View B adds a single patch pocket for a more tailored look. The pattern is cut in just three pieces, keeping construction simple for the home sewer.
A Moment in Fashion History
Pattern 3151 appeared in the June 1921 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal, shown made up in oyster-white linen trimmed with bands, buttons, and wool embroidery, offered in sizes 6 to 12. The magazine framed patterns like this one as part of a broader shift in children's fashion toward appropriateness, simplicity, and comfort over elaborate trimming - values reflected in this dress's easy, slip-on construction.
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 - view our entire Ladies Home Journal for a rare glimpse of how sewing patterns were designed and marketed for the whole family. Come take a look.
