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@missbaltimorebombshell!     She said she loved sewing this pattern for coming together so quickly and it was really fun to learn some new techniques like making the slashed sleeves.She sewed it up from E30-4327, the 1933 Evening Gown pattern in a burnt orange satin and added in a vintage rhinestone belt buckle from eBay-Perfect for a jazz show that was 1930s/1940s based for New Years.

Katherine who e-mailed photos of her 'Dancing Dress' to share what she made for her wedding from pattern D30-3521, the 1930 Dress or Evening Gown. She impressed upon me that this design is MADE for motion! She considers herself an intermediate level sewer and took this on as her first bias cut in stonewashed silk charmeuse to find it just wonderful-I have to say I agree! Do you just think of InstaGram and FaceBook as tools for sharing? These are also ways to get $25 off your order at EvaDres.com!   Tag (#EvaDressPatterns) on InstaGram or FaceBook to enter for a...

@jacquelyn.burge was randomly selected for posting her make from pattern E30-8212, the 1935 Molyneux Dinner Gown on IG!  As captioned in an original 1935 McCall pattern booklet head-lined, 'SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE STARS', 'BIG PRINTS on dark crepe make the simplest dress quite elaborate enough.  The Molyneux frock [at the right] needs only an important print, a splash of contrasting color and a charming figure underneath.'  Image credit: eBay sale, September 19, 2013. Be sure to post your makes from EvaDress Patterns on Instagram and/or FaceBook by tagging (#EvaDressPatterns) and you will be automatically entered for a chance at a...

13-piece digitally-drafted pattern originally by Butterick, the original pattern had writing in pencil which read: 'Wedding dress June 12, 1931 lace over flat crepe.' This sweet design is LOADED with options! The bodice is marked for a daytime and evening front neckline option, as well as three neckline options at the bodice back; a V- or U-neck for daytime and a low V-neck for evening. The bodice is also marked for a sleeveless option if long sleeves are not desired. The skirt may be cut long in one length or rounded at each skirt hem. A shorter daytime hem is also...

@thetallprincess Instagram-posted her delightful creation from pattern D40-4711, the 1946 Day or Evening Dress. She was randomly chosen in the drawing to receive the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of May!  She really nailed the elegance of adding a sequin motif along the neckline, capturing the 1940's concept of drawing flattery to the face! Be sure to post your makes from EvaDress Patterns on Instagram and/or FaceBook by tagging (#EvaDressPatterns) and you will be automatically entered for a chance at a monthly drawing for $25 off at EvaDress Patterns!There is no limit to the number of posts you make...