Ladies Home Journal 3819: 1920s Uncut Misses Dress 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1923 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3819 - Ladies' One-Piece Dress
Original circa 1923 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3819 for a ladies' and misses' one-piece dress that opens on the shoulders and slips over the head, with a choice of oval or square neckline. The one-piece sleeve may be made short, with or without trimming, or full-length in a graceful flare, and the lower edge can be finished scalloped or plain, with optional trimming at the front and back of the dress. Factory Folded and Unused. Envelope professionally repaired.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Ladies' Home Journal No. 3819
- Year: Circa 1923
- Garment: Ladies' and Misses' One-Piece Dress
- Size: 16 (34" Bust)
- Pattern Condition: Factory Folded
- Envelope Condition: Worn, Professionally Repaired
Design
Pattern 3819 offers real versatility in a single, easy-fitting silhouette. The shoulder-opening, slip-on construction is dressed up or down through its choices: an oval or square neckline, a trimmed short sleeve or a graceful full-length flare, and a lower edge finished either scalloped or plain, with optional decorative trimming at front and back. A scroll-guide is even provided for hand-worked trimming detail, letting the maker personalize the finished dress.
A Moment in Fashion History
The early 1920s favored dresses like this one - straight, comfortable, and designed with built-in options so a single pattern could serve for both simple daywear and a more dressed-up occasion. The scalloped hem and scroll trimming reflect the era's fondness for decorative handwork applied to otherwise simple silhouettes, a hallmark of home dressmaking's ability to elevate a modest design.
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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