{"product_id":"ladies-home-journal-3745-1920s-uncut-girls-dress-size-8-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Ladies Home Journal 3745: 1920s Uncut Girls Dress Size 8 Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal circa 1922 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3745 - Girls' One-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal circa \u003cstrong\u003e1922 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3745\u003c\/strong\u003e for a\n\u003cstrong\u003egirls'\u003c\/strong\u003e one-piece dress that opens at the front or back neck and slips over\nthe head. The front and back are slashed at each side, with the lower slashed edges\ngathered, and the dress may be made with or without a collar and with front inset pockets.\nThe two-piece short kimono sleeve joins a one-piece lower sleeve section, finished with a\ncuff or gathered to a wristband to form a full-length sleeve. Factory Folded and Unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"quick-facts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladies' Home Journal No. 3745\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1922, found in Spring 1923 Magazine and 1924 Catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girls' Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Years (26\" Breast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Folded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern 3745 offers an easy, kimono-sleeved silhouette typical of children's wear in the\nearly 1920s. The side slashes with gathered lower edges give a soft, blouson shaping at the\nhip, while the front inset pockets add a practical touch. The two-piece kimono sleeve can be\nfinished short with a cuff, or extended to full length and gathered to a wristband, giving\nthe pattern real versatility from one season to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"fashion-history\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Moment in Fashion History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design appeared in the Spring 1923 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal, featured\namong a lineup of dresses in \"Clever Treatment of Challis, Organdie and Voile\" - reflecting\nthe era's growing interest in soft, easy-care fabrics for children's everyday and party wear\nalike. The slashed-and-gathered kimono sleeve was a favored construction of the early 1920s,\nprized for both its comfort and its simple, modern line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"illustration\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight\nthe original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic\nLadies' Home Journal pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"connections\" data-connection-type=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView our entire Ladies Home Journal for a rare glimpse of how sewing patterns were\ndesigned and marketed for the whole family. \n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/ladies-home-journal-new-old-stock-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake a look here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50540629164255,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/LHJ-3745-girls-frock-june-2026-WM.jpg?v=1783537750","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/ladies-home-journal-3745-1920s-uncut-girls-dress-size-8-vintage-sewing-pattern","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}