Ladies Home Journal 3738: 1920s Uncut Girls Dress Size 14 Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1922 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3738 - Girls' Slip-On Dress
Original circa 1922 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3738 for a girls' long-waisted dress that opens at the front neck and slips easily over the head, made with or without a collar and front inset pockets. The one-piece sleeve may be finished full or short length with a matching cuff, and joins a one-piece straight-gathered skirt. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 3738
- Year: Circa 1922 found in December 1922 Magazine and 1924 Catalog
- Garment: Girls' Dress
- Size: 14 Years (32" Breast)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
Pattern 3738 reflects the easy, practical construction favored for children's everyday wear in the early 1920s. The front-opening, slip-on styling made dressing simple for an active girl, while the optional collar and front inset pockets (finished with a neat welt) allowed the maker to vary the look. The one-piece sleeve could be cut full or short length, each finished with its own cuff, and the straight-gathered skirt joins the waist for a comfortable, slightly long-waisted line well suited to schoolroom or play.
A Moment in Fashion History
Pattern 3738 appeared in the December 1922 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal, featured alongside several other new slip-on dresses as practical, easy-care choices for growing girls. The style points to a schoolroom staple of the era: simple, front-opening construction that let a child dress herself, paired with details like inset pockets and optional collars that gave the design some versatility from one material to the next.
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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