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These are photos from the latest customer who won an EvaDress Pick for a $25 certificate to EvaDress.com! She posted her make from D40-1484, the 1943 Wrap Dress pattern on FaceBook and she describes this pattern as very beginner friendly. Check out her blog on this and all her fabulous 1940's makes!!  Be sure to post your makes from EvaDress Patterns on Instagram and/or FaceBook by tagging (#EvaDressPatterns) and you will automatically be 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...

  When worn as the Slip with Blouse Top, you’ll never have to tuck your blouse in again! Originally by DuBarry, the slip pattern is marked to be cut away below the waistline for a separate shirtwaist blouse. Styles 1 and 1A have lace trimmed jabots and the neck is finished with a lace-trimmed collar. Sleeves may be cut in bishop (long, gathered) style or short with cuff trimmed in lace. Styles 2 and 2A are finished with front bands which are cut on one with the collar. Short sleeve of Style 2 is finished with a plain cuff. ¾” seam...

  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"...