News — 1940's

@mintjulepjazzband was selected as an 'EvaDress Pick' for $25 off at EvaDress for posting her gown from pattern NL40-5046, the 1940's Nightgown by Anne Cabot Mail Order Patterns  on InstaGram! She created a gown of 'relevant sweets' in a Candyland theme for Camp Hollywood this past fall, yet she so perfectly suits holiday in her lovely look! I've long promoted creating eveningwear from nightgowns and slips of the 30s and 40s-it's nice to see customers with the same outlook!    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...

@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...

  15-piece pattern originally by Simplicity, 'Misses’ Blouse, Slacks and Overalls.  A choice of blouse with hood and long sleeves, or without hood and short sleeves is provided.  Slacks are darted, front and back and join a belt.  Overalls have halter top and pockets'. The overalls/trousers (8-piece pattern) may be ordered without the blouse and the blouse (7-piece pattern) may be ordered as a separate, see options. This pattern was issued just under the wire before war-time clothing restrictions soon factored out trouser turn-ups!  I always thought the pattern art models resemble Judy Garland perhaps as a marketing ploy based on...

@ShylaMakesThings was selected as an 'EvaDress Pick' for $25 off at EvaDress for InstaGram-posting her dress from pattern D40-381, the 1948 dress circulated by Originator Patterns!   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 each month (gives more chances to win the drawing!).

Jennie FaceBook-posted her creation from pattern D40-4662, the 1943 Shirtwaist Dresses Pattern! She posted her patriotic version of the dress accompanied by a sweet hand embroidered apron by her grandmother in the 50's. Jennie topped it all off in true vintage style by adding 1930's deadstock embroidered lettering to add her initials and was chosen in the drawing to receive the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of July! 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...