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  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...

4-piece pattern originally by Advance, this is a unique kimono blouse for the bias-cut front shoulder yoke under which soft gathers over the bust fall in contrast to the strong overall geometric lines. This elegant pattern has just 4-pieces and comes in size set A fitting 30" to 38" bust, 25" to 32" waist, 33" to 41" hip). Or, size set B fitting 40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist and 43" to 49" hip. 1/2" seams are given. These are photos from the latest customer who won an EvaDress Pick for a $25 certificate to EvaDress.com!  Be sure...

  6-piece pattern originally by Vogue, this would also make a stunning sleeveless gown!! ‘Princess frock with low-back fullness from graduated panel. Straight skirt in front extends above the waist line in point. Button-trimmed blouse front drapes high about the throat above a cut-out and continues into a dropped neckline in back, finished with a large bow tie. Long set-in sleeves are pointed at wrists.’ 5/8" 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 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43"...

  10-piece pattern originally by Advance, the kimono blouse is pleated at center front and with or without sleeve and collar revers.  The bias-cut apron may be cut in printed or contrasting fabric. 1/2" 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 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 49" hip). I sewed this blouse in deep red cotton sateen and I still want to make an apron, just haven't decided what color/print it should be! The blouse is too large...

  4-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Simplicity, has the two sizes listed below on one sheet.  The shorts are pleated at center front and back with halter attached at front. 1/2" seams are given. On the page for this pattern, you will see a photo from a costumer showing this halter top made into a separate blouse and accompanying the wide leg trousers from pattern NL30-1241. When I made my set from this pattern, I did not stitch the halter top to the front of the shorts waistband, as instructed. I rather finished the shorts waistline and the lower edge extension of the halter...