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The images in this post show a vintage Persian lamb coat I re-purposed into a stuffed collar for my 1929 Coat from pattern C20-6611. -HOW TO CUT FUR- Trim seam allowances from any pattern pieces to be used for fur pieces.  Lay pattern on pelt side and mark with soft pencil (not shown).  Keep hair going all one way in regard to pattern’s straight of grain if cutting in sections. Cut with razor blade or knife from the backside through the pelt only (do not cut the hair). Overhand pelt seams, never catching hairs in the stitches.  Overhand twill tape...

@missbaltimorebombshell!     She said she loved sewing this pattern for coming together so quickly and it was really fun to learn some new techniques like making the slashed sleeves.She sewed it up from E30-4327, the 1933 Evening Gown pattern in a burnt orange satin and added in a vintage rhinestone belt buckle from eBay-Perfect for a jazz show that was 1930s/1940s based for New Years.

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...

@shylamakesthings for posting what she made from the 1940's Blouses Pattern! She opted to use this blouse as the bodice to an otherwise dress pattern and created her own tone of purple fabric by bleaching and then dyeing cotton gauze, then applying mile-after-mile of rickrack for this dramatic effect!  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 chance to win $25 off every month! No limit on the number of different projects you post...

@thevintagenerdsews for posting her linen make in what is the first pattern she ever bought from me well over 10 years ago!She certainly looks vacation-worthy in her leisurely swimsuit ensemble from Vogue’s design originally from 1941 and now has $25 off at EvaDress for sharing! Do you just think of InstaGram and FaceBook as tools for sharing? These are also ways to get $25 off your order at EvaDress.com!  Tag (#EvaDressPatterns) on Instagram/Facebook to enter for a chance to win $25 off every month! No limit on the number of different projects you post each month (gives you more chances...