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16-piece pattern originally by Simplicity, 'Shorts are joined to a waistband and have a back zipper closing.  Drawstrings at side seams are optional.  Bra is styled with gathers at center front, band at lower edge and back button closing'.  Full circle skirt with optional pockets in side seams.  Shirt features kimono sleeves, a notched collar and tie ends fastening at center front.  View 1 sleeves are three-quarter; View 2 sleeves are short. 5/8" seams are given. A 3-piece set includes the Shorts, Bra and Shirt is sold, as a 13-piece pattern, see options. The first two models show the shirt, bra...

@spidoraofsanfrancisco Instagram-posted her creation from pattern B30-1465, the 1934 Blouses (pattern below).   She was chosen in the drawing and received the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of March. 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!).

5-piece pattern originally by Vogue, 'Blouse front is gathered and just above stomacher section, and buttons at front below a slightly built-up V-neck line.  Belt runs from side seams, crosses at back and ties at center front.  Has long or short sleeves slightly gathered at top.  Especially good for larger figures'.  Short sleeve has a pleat which laps at the lower end and fastens with buttons and loops.  Long sleeve closes with snaps and is trimmed with self-covered buttons. You will learn how to cover buttons and create button loops with this pattern! 5/8" seams are given. SUGGESTED FABRICS For Styles...

  24-piece pattern originally by McCall is a wonderful deco ensemble including coat, blouse with or without sleeves and the diagonal seamed skirt.  Why not pipe those skirt seams for contrast?!  The box coat is in long (A) or short (C) length, long sleeve (A) or sleeveless (B) blouse and pieced skirt.  The box coat (8-piece pattern) may be ordered as a separate or, the blouse and skirt (16-piece pattern) are sold as a set, see options below. NOTE: The skirt is very close fitting.  As I recommend with all of my patterns, ensure proper fit with a toile before cutting fashion fabric!  This pattern is for the...

It is ALWAYS tough to evaluate the entries in any EvaDress Patterns Challenge. Heide from Wisonsin has the finalist spot in the EvaDress Patterns 'It's the 20's Again' Challenge. Congratulations, Heide! Heide had the 1929 Ensemble pattern in her stash. Enamoured of the blouse in that set, she was motivated to make it come to life (in blush sanded silk) once she learned of this challenge. She also had blue wool blend suiting on hand from which she made the skirt and coat. She also fashioned a cloche-style hat from the suiting and a floral-print scarf of great length for grand effect! Below...