{"product_id":"ladies-home-journal-3855-1920s-uncut-girls-dress-sz14-vintage-sewing-pattern","title":"Ladies Home Journal 3855: 1920s Uncut Girls Dress Sz14 Vintage Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003csection data-section=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal 1923 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3855 - Girls' One-Piece Dress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1923 Ladies' Home Journal Pattern No. 3855\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003egirls'\u003c\/strong\u003e one-piece dress that opens on the shoulders and slips over the head, with a round neck and collar or a plain square neck, and an optional braid trim at the center front. The sleeve may be a full-length flare or gathered to a wristband, and a casing at the slightly raised waistline holds elastic beneath a wide belt or narrow sash. Factory Folded.\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. 3855\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1923, confirmed via March 1923 Ladies' Home Journal magazine, page 76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girls' One-Piece Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 (32\" 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 3855 opens on the shoulders and slips over the head. View A pairs a round collar with a full-length flare sleeve, trimmed at center front with rows of soutache braid if desired; View B instead uses a plain square neck and a sleeve gathered to a wristband, with a cuff option for a shorter length. Both views share a casing at a slightly long waistline with elastic inserted, finished with either a wide belt trimmed at each side or a simple narrow sash tied at the right. Eight pattern pieces in all.\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\u003ePattern 3855 appeared in the March 1923 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal, in a spread titled \"Slip-On Frocks for the 8 to 14's\" illustrated by Sarah S. Stilwell Weber. The magazine showed this design made up in black velvet with soutache braid trim and a woven belt, one of a pair of Easter frocks recommended for the age group alongside simpler plaited and dotted Swiss styles on the same page.\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 the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic Ladies' Home Journal pattern envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-connection-type=\"default\" data-section=\"connections\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/collections\/ladies-home-journal-new-old-stock-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLadies Home Journal New Old Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - view our entire Ladies Home Journal for a rare glimpse of how sewing patterns were designed and marketed for the whole family. Come take a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Vintage4me2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50567277052127,"sku":"lhj 3855-Sz14","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7206\/files\/LHJ-3855-girls-frock-WM-apr-2025_2f0517ff-0efe-46ff-b348-1bdbc404e34e.jpg?v=1783976466","url":"https:\/\/www.vintage4me2.com\/products\/ladies-home-journal-3855-1920s-uncut-girls-dress-sz14-vintage-sewing-pattern","provider":"Vintage4me2","version":"1.0","type":"link"}