Ladies Home Journal 3315: 1920s Uncut Flapper Dress 42B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3315 - One-Piece Dress
Original 1924 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3315 for a ladies' and misses' one-piece dress, opening on the shoulders and slipped on over the head, with an oval or U-neck. Full-length wide sleeves may be made with one or two seams, or cut full-length and gathered to a wristband with a back slash, perforated for a shorter length. A gathered front and back tunic, in either of two widths, may be attached at a slightly long waistline. Factory Folded, Envelope Worn and Repaired.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 3315
- Year: 1924 – Found in 1924 Catalog
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' One-Piece Dress
- Size: 42 (42" Bust, 34" Waist, 47" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded, Envelope Worn and Repaired
Design
Pattern 3315 is built for real customization within a straightforward seven-piece pattern. The neckline may be finished oval or in the more angular U-shape, and the wide, full-length sleeves can be made with a single seam or two, depending on the fit and finish preferred. For a shorter, more casual sleeve, the wristband version can be perforated down for length. The dress's most distinctive option is its gathered tunic — attached at a slightly long waistline in either of two widths — which layers extra fullness and movement over the simple slip-on silhouette beneath.
A Moment in Fashion History
Pattern 3315 appears in Vintage4me2's own 1924 Ladies' Home Journal catalog holdings, sharing a page with several other slip-on dress patterns of the same moment. The shoulder-opening construction and gathered tunic option reflect the era's move toward looser, less structured dressing, letting a home sewer add volume and interest through fabric and gathering rather than fitted seaming.
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
One of two dresses from the same 1924 Ladies' Home Journal catalog page 65. See our other pattern from this page, Ladies' Home Journal 3015.
