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17-piece pattern originally by Simplicity, 'The smartly simple (shirtwaist) dress has a gored skirt and a waist that is tucked at the lower edge.  Style I has an ever-flattering V-neck (without collar) and short sleeves.  Style II has a notched collar and three-quarter sleeves.  The redingote, tucked at the shoulder front, has princess lines at the back forming an inverted pleat at the back waistline'.  Note: the dress and redingote are the same length. 3/4" seams are given at underarm (all side) seams and 1/2" seams are given on all other edges. The dress (9-piece pattern) or redingote (6-piece pattern) may...

  Advanced 5-piece pattern, design originally by McCall. I draped to create this pattern, as I did not have the original at the time. This is an advanced design for the evening gown with back stays and sash in self or contrasting fabric.  The bodice is cut on the bias and the skirt may be cut bias or on straight of grain.  3/8" seams are given. Sizes: Size set A fits 14-20 (32" to 38" bust, 26" to 32" waist, 35" to 41" hip). Size set B fits 20-42 (38" to 42" bust, 30" to 34" waist, 41" to 45"...

These are photos from the latest customer who won an EvaDress Pick for a $25 certificate to EvaDress.com! She posted her make from D40-1484, the 1943 Wrap Dress pattern on FaceBook and she describes this pattern as very beginner friendly. Check out her blog on this and all her fabulous 1940's makes!!  Be sure to post your makes from EvaDress Patterns on Instagram and/or FaceBook by tagging (#EvaDressPatterns) and you will automatically be 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 each month...

  When worn as the Slip with Blouse Top, you’ll never have to tuck your blouse in again! Originally by DuBarry, the slip pattern is marked to be cut away below the waistline for a separate shirtwaist blouse. Styles 1 and 1A have lace trimmed jabots and the neck is finished with a lace-trimmed collar. Sleeves may be cut in bishop (long, gathered) style or short with cuff trimmed in lace. Styles 2 and 2A are finished with front bands which are cut on one with the collar. Short sleeve of Style 2 is finished with a plain cuff. ¾” seam...

  I missed National Pin Up Day (April 22, which was brought to my attention by an Instagram post by @its.goldie_frocks). So my National Pin Up Day contribution days later is this flashback to 2011 at the Raven Café Annual Halloween bash! I wore the 1936 Underpinnings (Bandeau & Panties) set with this garter belt for a through-the-ages pin-up ensemble, if you will. The result was the pass-off of a late-30’s look. I sewed 1" wide silk ribbon over the narrower elastic passing through the garter stays to give that vintage look! 4-piece pattern originally from German Beyer's Modenblatt, there...