Ladies Home Journal 3745: 1920s Uncut Girls Dress Size 12 Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1922 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3745 - Girls' One-Piece Dress
Original circa 1922 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3745 for a girls' one-piece dress that opens at the front or back neck and slips over the head. The front and back are slashed at each side, with the lower slashed edges gathered, and the dress may be made with or without a collar and with front inset pockets. The two-piece short kimono sleeve joins a one-piece lower sleeve section, finished with a cuff or gathered to a wristband to form a full-length sleeve. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 3745
- Year: Circa 1922, found in Spring 1923 Magazine and 1924 Catalog
- Garment: Girls' Dress
- Size: 12 Years (30" Breast)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
Pattern 3745 offers an easy, kimono-sleeved silhouette typical of children's wear in the early 1920s. The side slashes with gathered lower edges give a soft, blouson shaping at the hip, while the front inset pockets add a practical touch. The two-piece kimono sleeve can be finished short with a cuff, or extended to full length and gathered to a wristband, giving the pattern real versatility from one season to the next.
A Moment in Fashion History
This design appeared in the Spring 1923 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal, featured among a lineup of dresses in "Clever Treatment of Challis, Organdie and Voile" - reflecting the era's growing interest in soft, easy-care fabrics for children's everyday and party wear alike. The slashed-and-gathered kimono sleeve was a favored construction of the early 1920s, prized for both its comfort and its simple, modern line.
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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