EvaDress Patterns Gallery

E30-371; 1937 Evening Gown, Cape and Slip 17-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Vogue as one of their Couturier Patterns, 'Ensemble consists of frock and short cape. Frock has skirt with very wide gathered back panels in the side front seams. Front of skirt and panels are cut bias. Soft inverted pleat at cente

Br30-3043; 1936 Bridal Veils 6-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Simplicity for the set of three veils, 'Choose one of these beguiling styles for the most important day of your life! Style I has a tiny cap; the veil folds over to form a cape and joins the cap. Flowers perch at the top. A youthful chin strap m

E30-9774; 1939 Evening Gown 7-piece pattern originally by The McCall Pattern Company. A continuous fabric strap threads through the shoulders of the front and back to create a crossing effect as back interest. Hem has a slight train in back. This pattern is for the more advanced sewer as instructions are very basic a

D30-5156PR; 1933 Katharine Hepburn Ensemble (Multi-size) 11-piece pattern originally by Butterick is a very scarce pattern for Howard Greer's design for a costume as worn by Miss Hepburn in an R.K.O. Radio Picture', being her first starring role in 'Christopher Strong'. The ensemble consists of the pleated hat, one-

E30-6573; 1930 Evening Gown 7-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Vogue, this pattern was forwarded to us by a customer whose grandmother used it in 1930 to sew her wedding gown. I was able to feel a swatch of the lovely ivory silk crepe she had cut it from 73 years ago! This customer wore her grandmother's gown

SE30-1399; 1934 Three-Piece Ensemble 14-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Simplicity, this pattern includes the paneled skirt and a blouse with an attached scarf over which the cape buttons-just brilliant! 1/2" seams are given. Black & white model shows blouse & skirt only. Gloves are from pattern Acc3

D30-5156PR; 1933 Katharine Hepburn Ensemble (Multi-size) 11-piece pattern originally by Butterick is a very scarce pattern for Howard Greer's design for a costume as worn by Miss Hepburn in an R.K.O. Radio Picture', being her first starring role in 'Christopher Strong'. The ensemble consists of the pleated hat, one-

E30-7858; 1934 Finned Evening Gown 10-piece digitally-drafted pattern originally by McCall, this is a remarkable example of 1930's detailing! The bodice and skirt front are in one and shaped at the waistline with tucks for fitting. Fins of narrowly hemmed flounces are incorporated at the side seams of the skirt front

Cos30-607; 1939 Crinoline Costume 9-piece hand-drafted pattern originally from DuBarry, 'The basque bodice joins to a skirt and over-skirt with a hip yoke and peplum.' The sleeve is trimmed with a lower lace section and a fichu ties about the shoulders. 1/2" seams are given. This pattern does NOT include pieces for th

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D30-5156; 1933 Katharine Hepburn Ensemble 16-piece digitally-drafted pattern originally by Butterick is a very scarce pattern for Howard Greer's design for a costume as worn by Miss Hepburn in an R.K.O. Radio Picture', being her first starring role in 'Christopher Strong'. The ensemble consists of the pleated hat, o

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B30-1444; 1934 Blouse with Jabot 7-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Simplicity, ‘Surplice Blouse has lower front blouse section with a belt worn at the waistline. Shaped sleeves are top-stitched for detail and a ruffled jabot is gathered down at front right side, which closes with a button. 1/2" seams are give

C00-Habit; 1901 Habit 10-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Journal des Demoiselles et Petit Courrier des Dames. Pieces for the jacket and gilet are included. Pieces for the plastron shown are not included. Best for advanced skill level as the instructions are not illustrated and very basic. 1/2" seams are a

B80-S62; 1862 Sheer (or not) Waist 8-piece pattern includes Perleine. The lower potrion of the sweeping sleeves may be detachable as a jockey. Part of a Victorian series of patterns with TheBarringtonHouse.org, these patterns are according to today's sizing standards. 3/8" seams are allowed. Originally circulated Mar

D60-108; 1960's Sarong Dress 8-piece pattern for the Hawaiian sarong which may be made strapless or in halter top style. The Kikepa stole may be fastened to one shoulder of bodice with buttons. The bodice is boned at seams. This pattern is for the more advanced sewer as instructions are very basic and lightly illustrat

E40-3989; 1946 Dinner Dress 14-piece pattern originally by Butterick, ‘Starred for brilliant evenings…the svelte one-piece dinner dress with horseshoe neckline, curved seaming, deep armhole cap sleeves (A); long fitted sleeves with button trim (B). Four-piece skirt features its dramatic side-swept drapery.’ 5/8" seams

E40-3989; 1946 Dinner Dress 14-piece pattern originally by Butterick, ‘Starred for brilliant evenings…the svelte one-piece dinner dress with horseshoe neckline, curved seaming, deep armhole cap sleeves (A); long fitted sleeves with button trim (B). Four-piece skirt features its dramatic side-swept drapery.’ 5/8" seams

D40-2924; 1949 Dresses 9-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Simplicity, 'The high-necked bodice, styled with a front yoke, has a bertha-like inset that ties at the left side. A slide fastener closing in back continues into the slim skirt which features fullness at the lower left edge. A self or purchased belt e

D20-Aus; 1929 Day Dress 5-piece hand-drafted pattern originally from Weldon's of Australia comes with an illustrated cutting layout, but the instructions are un-illustrated. The light amount of instruction is in text only.One MUST add seam allowances to this pattern before using it! Size: Size 18 fits 36" bust, 30" wa

SE20-5955; 1929 Coat, Skirt and Blouse 24-piece pattern originally by McCall is a wonderful deco ensemble including coat, blouse with or without sleeves and the diagonal seamed skirt. Why not pipe those skirt seams for contrast?! The box coat is in long (A) or short (C) length, long sleeve (A) or sleeveless (B) blous

SE20-5955; 1929 Coat, Skirt and Blouse 24-piece pattern originally by McCall is a wonderful deco ensemble including coat, blouse with or without sleeves and the diagonal seamed skirt. Why not pipe those skirt seams for contrast?! The box coat is in long (A) or short (C) length, long sleeve (A) or sleeveless (B) blous

D10-5580; 1910's Sack Aprons 7-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by McCall. Throughout the 1800’s and into the early 1900’s, the term ‘sack’ was often used to describe a loose fitting garment. In this case, the term ‘sack apron’ is what we understand to be an unfitted dress. At the time this design originally ci