Ladies Home Journal 3323: 1920s Uncut Misses Dress 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1922 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3323 - One-Piece Dress
Original circa 1922 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3323 for a ladies' and misses' one-piece dress, slipped on over the head with a front-neck opening. Shown with or without a collar and inset pockets, its one-piece full-length sleeves are perforated for a shorter option, and elastic set into each side of a slightly long waistline shapes the fit without a fitted seam. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal (Home Pattern Co.) No. 3323
- Year: Circa 1922 (also appears in 1924 Ladies Home Journal Catalog, page 60)
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' One-Piece Dress, Front-Neck Opening
- Size: 16 (34" Bust, 27" Waist, 36" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
Pattern 3323 keeps things simple without sacrificing polish. The dress slips on over the head and opens at the front neck, worn with or without a collar; two inset pockets add a practical touch to the front of the skirt. One-piece full-length sleeves may be shortened along a perforated guideline for warmer weather. Rather than a fitted waist seam, elastic set into each side of a slightly long waistline gives gentle shape, finished with a self-fabric sash tied at the left side. Seven pattern pieces make for an easy, adaptable everyday dress.
A Moment in Fashion History
By the early 1920s, the straight, slightly-long-waisted silhouette had become the everyday standard for American women, prized as much for its ease of construction as its fashionable line. Patterns like 3323, with elastic shaping in place of fitted seams and a simple slip-on construction, reflect the home-sewing market's growing appetite for garments that were both current and quick to make - practical dressmaking without sacrificing style.
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 Journal NOS - View our entire Ladies Home Journal for a rare glimpse of how sewing patterns were designed and marketed for the whole family.
