Evening Dress Sewing Patterns: 1930s, 1940s, 1950s & 1960s 

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You will feel like a movie star when you choose from our collection of vintage cocktail dress patterns: Evening Dresses, Ball Gowns, Prom Dresses and Ball Gown patterns from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. From all-lace confections to sleek satin sheaths, evening wear has evolved through the decades. Nothing is nicer than rocking these fashions whatever your age. 

Whether it's 1930s gown patterns, inspired by Scarlett O’Hara, when fashion turned back in time to the Victorian age, especially formal gowns and dresses, which embraced fitted bodices, puffed sleeves and large full skirts. 1940s evening gown patterns were simple but shiny and did tend to be more on the casual side than anything in the decades before or after. 1950s evening wear dress patterns accentuated the waist with the-bigger-the-better length or tea length skirts, as that was all women wanted to wear. Dior’s “New Look” was the major influence of first the first part of the decade. In the latter part of the 50s Monroe’s pink tube dress in Gentlemen Prefer Blonds caught the attention as did any garments worn by Marilyn.

Our vintage patterns for formal gowns are available in sizes ranging from XXS – XXL. We offer either the original pattern, a high-quality true to scale sewing pattern reproduction or an easy PDF sewing pattern to download at home.  Why not view our vintage evening wear dress and cocktail dress sewing patterns that can be tailored to suit your body shape and that are unique and individual to you!