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  8-piece pattern Originally by McCall's, I refer to this one as ‘everybody’s favorite Claire McCardell’!  A superb example of her beautiful designs which were practical and very comfortable to wear. 5/8" seam allowances given. Highlighted in Sew Stylish Magazine's Pattern Round-up blog here. Be sure to check out Julie Eilber's research and work on Claire McCardell on Instagram here! Sizes: Size set A fits 12-16 (32" to 36" bust, 24" to 26" waist, 34" to 38" hip). Size set B fits 18-22 (38" to 42" bust, 30" to 34" waist, 40" to 44" hip). Size set C fits 24-30 (44" to 50" bust, 36"...

Linda Ruiz FaceBook-posted her creation from pattern Sp50-4310, the 1953 Shorts, Bra, Skirt & Shirt! She posted her version of this ensemble and was chosen in the drawing to receive the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of October! 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!).

@thevintagesewer Instagram-posted her creation from pattern Sp50-3613, the 1956 Swim or Playsuit & Skirt pattern. She posted the second version of this ensemble she created this year and was chosen in the drawing to receive the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of September! 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!)....

  10-piece digitally-drafted pattern originally by New York, 'Waist with low neck front and back is marked for V-neck also, short sleeves. Attached five-piece gored skirt. Bolero with tie collar and short sleeves which may be omitted'.   This style would also make a stunning dress in shorter length! RECOMMENDED FABRICS: Alpaca, challis, matelasse, cottons, metallic, net, lamé, printed crepes. 3/8” seams are given. Sizes: Size set A fitting 14-20 (32" to 38" bust, 26" to 32" waist, 35" to 41" hip). Size set B fitting 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 49" hip).   I created...

@ms1940mccall Instagram-posted her creation from pattern D30-5156, the 1933 Katharine Hepburn Dress & Jacket, photo credit: https://www.instagram.com/dashiee/ (pattern below). She posted her resurrection of this ensemble she originally created in 2011 (for which she was a winner in the first EvaDress Patterns Challenge!) along with posts of a recent additional make from the same pattern and was chosen in the drawing and received the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of August. 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...