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@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...

8-piece pattern originally by DuBarry Pattern Co., 'A softly styled afternoon dress with the back cut in one with the shoulder yokes.  The surplice bodice is draped in flattering fashion above the molded diaphragm yoke.  The skirt is slightly flared with gathered fullness in the back.  Short or three-quarter length sleeves.' 3/4" seams are given at underarm (side) seams and 1/2" seams are given on all other edges. Here is an Australian customer's GORGEOUS lace rendition of this dress, as entered in the EvaDress Fabulous Forties Pattern Challenge!   Check out the amazing version of this dress by The Authentic Vintage of...

  4-piece pattern originally by German Beyer's Modenblatt,  the dress closed with 6 buttons down the front and was sewn at the center the rest of the way to the hem.  I have given it 9 buttons leaving the front edges free and finished with a front facing.  An optional belt fastens to the dress at the front via buttonholes at each end to fasten at the front waistline button.  The neckline is cut out and shaped and bodice is fitted at the front armhole and front and back waistline with darts.  5/8" seams are given. See a customer's review of this pattern! SUGGESTED...

  Advanced 5-piece pattern, design originally by McCall. I draped to create this pattern, as I did not have the original at the time. This is an advanced design for the evening gown with back stays and sash in self or contrasting fabric.  The bodice is cut on the bias and the skirt may be cut bias or on straight of grain.  3/8" 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 20-42 (38" to 42" bust, 30" to 34" waist, 41" to 45"...