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Katherine who e-mailed photos of her 'Dancing Dress' to share what she made for her wedding from pattern D30-3521, the 1930 Dress or Evening Gown. She impressed upon me that this design is MADE for motion! She considers herself an intermediate level sewer and took this on as her first bias cut in stonewashed silk charmeuse to find it just wonderful-I have to say I agree! Do you just think of InstaGram and FaceBook as tools for sharing? These are also ways to get $25 off your order at EvaDres.com!   Tag (#EvaDressPatterns) on InstaGram or FaceBook to enter for a...

@jacquelyn.burge was randomly selected for posting her make from pattern E30-8212, the 1935 Molyneux Dinner Gown on IG!  As captioned in an original 1935 McCall pattern booklet head-lined, 'SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE STARS', 'BIG PRINTS on dark crepe make the simplest dress quite elaborate enough.  The Molyneux frock [at the right] needs only an important print, a splash of contrasting color and a charming figure underneath.'  Image credit: eBay sale, September 19, 2013. 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...

13-piece digitally-drafted pattern originally by Butterick, the original pattern had writing in pencil which read: 'Wedding dress June 12, 1931 lace over flat crepe.' This sweet design is LOADED with options! The bodice is marked for a daytime and evening front neckline option, as well as three neckline options at the bodice back; a V- or U-neck for daytime and a low V-neck for evening. The bodice is also marked for a sleeveless option if long sleeves are not desired. The skirt may be cut long in one length or rounded at each skirt hem. A shorter daytime hem is also...

@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...

@loveminandoli Instagram-posted her make from pattern E30-1655, the 1936 Evening Frock pattern. She was randomly chosen in the drawing to receive the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of February.    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!)