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8-piece pattern originally by DuBarry Pattern Co., 'A softly styled afternoon dress with the back cut in one with the shoulder yokes.  The surplice bodice is draped in flattering fashion above the molded diaphragm yoke.  The skirt is slightly flared with gathered fullness in the back.  Short or three-quarter length sleeves.' 3/4" seams are given at underarm (side) seams and 1/2" seams are given on all other edges. Here is an Australian customer's GORGEOUS lace rendition of this dress, as entered in the EvaDress Fabulous Forties Pattern Challenge!   Check out the amazing version of this dress by The Authentic Vintage of...

  4-piece pattern originally by German Beyer's Modenblatt,  the dress closed with 6 buttons down the front and was sewn at the center the rest of the way to the hem.  I have given it 9 buttons leaving the front edges free and finished with a front facing.  An optional belt fastens to the dress at the front via buttonholes at each end to fasten at the front waistline button.  The neckline is cut out and shaped and bodice is fitted at the front armhole and front and back waistline with darts.  5/8" seams are given. See a customer's review of this pattern! SUGGESTED...

   15-piece pattern Originally by McCall's, the side-tie dress is in full or shorter length. View A is full length with boned, strapless bodice for evening and View B is with straps and without boning for day in shorter length. 5/8" seams are allowed. I've also made the longer version, View A (9-piece pattern) and the shorter version, View B (10-piece pattern) available separately from one-another.  SUGGESTED DRESS FABRICS: Peau de Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Printed Silkor Cotton, Faille, Polished Cotton, Celanese or Tussah.  @thetallprincess was selected as an 'EvaDress Pick' for $25 off at EvaDress.com for posting her 'Tropical 1950's Dress' from the 1957...

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"...