News — 1950's

In a sort of Advents-Kalendar way, I will post 'red' for each day of December through Christmas and link the image as closely as possible to EvaDress Patterns (in pattern tour form)! Here is the fourth, not unlike wearing red velvet popcorn...1956 Dress. Image per: http://fripperiesandfobs.tumblr.com/ Sew the look with our 1954 Evening Dress originally by McCall's: Originally by McCall's, the short version (Style B - 7-pieces) is sold separately or both Style A (long version with shaped facings in the skirt - 17 pieces) and Style B are sold together.   The long skirt of Style A has deep scallops at each gore in...

The newest EvaDress pattern is the 1952 Evening gown originally by Vogue.  I offer this pattern in honor of Mildred 'Millie', my Love's grandmother who gave me this pattern! Now in 32" to 46" bust, the 'Long, slim skirt has flounces across back and either side of front joins the bodice at waistline.  With or without bias shoulder drapery, which falls loose below knot at center back.  Dress may be entirely over-layed with lace'. You can win this pattern (also with free shipping anywhere in the world) if you place the 52nd order on EvaDress.com from today (December 8, 2018 and...

Eszter from Australia!  She put together a fantastic three-piece ensemble from one of my more recent patterns. Guest juror Emily Stringham of Emily's Vintage Visions joined me once again in reviewing submissions for what was the first 1950's EvaDress pattern challenge.   We both admired the texture and color scheme Eszter put to use in her shorts, bra and shirt.  Eszter used a very 50's vintage texture in her waffled cotton shorts and what says vintage 50's like polka dots (the bra)!  As well, she fashioned her tie-at-front kimono shirt in good old fashioned gingham, both prints being in blue...

I recently filled an order which included this 1957 Vogue halter gown: Made me think this is a good time to re-visit a post I did summer of 2015 where I began addressing the differences in Vogue re-issued vintage patterns and their original counterparts.   Per the text I originally published in the Blogspot piece, '13 years ago, I documented my original Vogue Halter Gown pattern #9180 and being that it is a vintage pattern in public domain, I made reproductions of it available for purchase.  Not long after, Vogue came out with the 'same' design in their Vintage Vogue series (now out...

Based on 'Most Pinned' for August, the 1956 Swim or Play Suit & Skirt held a steady first among those re-pinning my patterns:   Out of nowhere, the 1934 Dinner or Street Dress followed! While the 1936 set of Hats still holds a top spot: ...and this time, the 1920's makes an appearance in the 1929 Schiaparelli-esque ensemble!