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The Latest EvaDress Pick for $25 off at EvaDress.com

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The Latest EvaDress Pick for $25 off at EvaDress.com

@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!).

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July Winner for $25 off at EvaDress.com!

Alexandra Reynolds 1940s 1943 D40-4662 dress EvaDress Patterns frock Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com

July Winner for $25 off at EvaDress.com!

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...

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Pattern Tour, D40-5087 1940 Dress

Alexandra Reynolds 1940's D40-5087 dress EvaDress Patterns frock Pattern Tour

Pattern Tour, D40-5087 1940 Dress

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...

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The Latest EvaDress Pick for $25 off at EvaDress.com

Alexandra Reynolds 1940's beginner dress EvaDress Patterns EvaDress Patterns Give-Away! EvaDress Picks! frock Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com wrap around dress wrap dress

The Latest EvaDress Pick for $25 off at EvaDress.com

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...

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New Pattern D40-5285 1942 'Blouse Slip' FREE SHIPPING!

Alexandra Reynolds 1940s blouse EvaDress Patterns shirtwaist

New Pattern D40-5285 1942 'Blouse Slip' FREE SHIPPING!

  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...

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