{"title":"Vintage 1940s Evening Dress Patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvening fashion in the 1940s evolved from wartime simplicity to post-war elegance. Austerity initially favoured practical, boxy silhouettes, but later styles embraced fitted bodices, defined waists and graceful floor-length gowns. Inspired princess-style dresses with A-line skirts, low backs and elegant jackets.  \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/pages\/1940s-fashion-styles\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSee 1940s Fashion Styles.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-evening-dress-ball-gown-madamoiselle-a5272","title":"1940's Sewing Pattern: Stunning Evening Dress with Pointed Bodice - Bust 34” (86cm)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e40s Ball Gown - 2 Two Styles\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you slip into this beautiful, incredibly feminine 1940’s Evening Dress, you will certainly heat up the house! Featured in Mademoiselle magazine. View 1, Ankle-length Dress without Shoulder Drape or Overskirt,n self Belt. View 1 or 2, Hat Wire for Upper Edge of Bodice. View 2, Ankle-length Dress with Shoulder Drape and Net Overskirt with Velvet Ribbon Tie-Belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\nOffered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/pdf-1940s-pattern-stunning-evening-dress-with-pointed-bodice-instantly-print-at-home?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=32005e508\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePDF download\u003c\/a\u003e.","brand":"wf_evening - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"34” (86cm) \/ Paper pattern","offer_id":34738504925229,"sku":"A5272 34","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"34” (86cm) \/ Original pattern","offer_id":45591704961304,"sku":"A5272 34 Original","price":52.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/products\/A5272.jpg?v=1754658927"},{"product_id":"vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-evening-gown-halter-neck-dress-b4697","title":"1940s Pattern, Evening\/Bridal Gown, Halter Neck Dance Dress - Bust 34” (86cm)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e40s Draped Halter Dress\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDance Dress: Draped Overskirt in Back. Bouffant dance dress. The fitted bodice has a halter neck, back button closing accented by scallops. Two-piece flared skirt has a draped overskirt in back that cascades gracefully. (B) Back of skirt is in contrast. “Quick \u0026amp; Easy”.\u003c\/p\u003e\nOffered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/pdf-1940s-pattern-evening-bridal-gown-halter-neck-dress-instantly-print-at-home?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=9ee68a9ab\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePDf download\u003c\/a\u003e.","brand":"wf_evening - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"34” (86cm) \/ Paper pattern","offer_id":34738211192877,"sku":"B4697 34","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"34” (86cm) \/ Original Pattern","offer_id":47218154176792,"sku":"B4697 34","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/Choosing_your_first_fabric_5.jpg?v=1788356358"},{"product_id":"vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-collared-dress-s2783","title":"1940's Sewing Pattern: Elegant Rolled Collar Dress - Bust 32\" (81.3cm)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40s One Piece Dress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eONE-PIECE DRESS: A shawl collar drapes the lowered V-neckline of the dart-fitted bodice. The flared skirt, cut in four sections, has gathers which concentrate the fullness in back. The belt may be purchased or made. In Style, 1, three-quarter sleeves are trimmed with cuffs. Style 2 has short sleeves, and Style 3 is sleeveless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as: Paper Pattern or the original pattern. This pattern is also available as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/1940s-sewing-pattern-elegant-rolled-collar-dress-bust-32-81-3cm-copy\"\u003ea PDF download.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wf_dresses - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"32\" (81.3cm) \/ Paper pattern","offer_id":45591696703768,"sku":"S2783 32","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"32” (81.3cm) \/ Original pattern","offer_id":45523302547736,"sku":"S2783 32 Original","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/S2783_17510d65-a77d-43d8-8e5f-f7eb0d40d7dd.jpg?v=1753815877"},{"product_id":"vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-detailed-dress-s4963","title":"1940s Pattern - Vogue Special One-Piece Dress - Bust 34” (86.4cm)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e40s Elegant Kimono Sleeve Dress\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eONE-PIECE DRESS: Skirt has a sectional front panel and side front sections draped over shallow yoke. Skirt joins bodice at waistline. Bracelet length and short kimono sleeves. Deep 'V' neckline below built up neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as: Paper Pattern. This product is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/pdf-vintage-1940s-pattern-vogue-special-one-piece-dress-bust-34-86-4cm-download?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ac5e80a55\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF download\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wf_dresses - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"34” (86.4cm) \/ Paper pattern","offer_id":34738245894189,"sku":"V4963 34","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/V4963.pdf_2048_x_2048_px_17.jpg?v=1790790595"},{"product_id":"pdf-1940s-pattern-stunning-evening-dress-with-pointed-bodice-instantly-print-at-home","title":"PDF - 1940s STRIKING Strapless or Portrait Neckline Evening Dress Sewing Pattern: Bust 34” (86cm) -Download","description":"\u003ch1\u003e40s Ball Gown - 2 Two Styles\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you slip into this beautiful, incredibly feminine 1940’s Evening Dress, you will certainly heat up the house! Featured in Mademoiselle magazine. View 1, Ankle-length Dress without Shoulder Drape or Overskirt,n self Belt. View 1 or 2, Hat Wire for Upper Edge of Bodice. View 2, Ankle-length Dress with Shoulder Drape and Net Overskirt with Velvet Ribbon Tie-Belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as: Digital Download (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lz7Tmi6fnHE\"\u003ehow to print and assemble\u003c\/a\u003e). This pattern is also available as a \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-evening-dress-ball-gown-madamoiselle-a5272?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c8285eb7d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ePaper Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wf_evening - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"34” (86cm) \/ Instant Download","offer_id":44702659543320,"sku":"A5272 34 2023 PDF","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/Untitled_2048_x_2048_px_22_7b7f0690-8354-4272-b64a-a0ef91969979.jpg?v=1778691192"},{"product_id":"pdf-1940s-pattern-evening-bridal-gown-halter-neck-dress-instantly-print-at-home","title":"PDF - 1940s Pattern, Evening\/Bridal Gown, Halter Neck Dress -  Bust 34” (86cm) - Download","description":"\u003ch1\u003e40s Draped Halter Dress\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDance Dress: Draped Overskirt in Back. Bouffant dance dress. The fitted bodice has a halter neck, back button closing accented by scallops. Two-piece flared skirt has a draped overskirt in back that cascades gracefully. (B) Back of skirt is in contrast. “Quick \u0026amp; Easy”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured in Butterick catalog, January 1949 and in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eButterick Pattern Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Early Summer 1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as: Digital Download \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lz7Tmi6fnHE\"\u003e(how to print and assemble)\u003c\/a\u003e. This pattern is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-evening-gown-halter-neck-dress-b4697?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=1381c7852\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePaper Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wf_evening - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"34” (86cm) \/ Instant Download","offer_id":44999598604568,"sku":"B4697 34 2023 PDF","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/Choosing_your_first_fabric_5.jpg?v=1788356358"},{"product_id":"1950s-sewing-pattern-evening-dress-in-two-lengths-bust-43-109cm","title":"1950s Sewing Pattern, Evening\/Wedding Dress in Two Lengths - Bust: 43” (109cm)","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvening Dress with Shoulder Drape \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning dress featuring dart fitted bodice and delicate shoulder drape. You will be the belle of the ball.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as: Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/pdf-1950s-sewing-pattern-evening-dress-in-two-lengths-bust-43-109cm-instantly-download-at-home\"\u003ePDF download\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"wf_dress - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"Bust: 43” (109cm) \/ Paper pattern","offer_id":46019761832216,"sku":"MC3028 43 2023","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/McCall_s3028eveningdress.jpg?v=1753099972"},{"product_id":"pdf-1950s-sewing-pattern-evening-dress-in-two-lengths-bust-43-109cm-instantly-download-at-home","title":"PDF - 1950s Sewing Pattern, Evening\/Wedding Dress in Two Lengths - Bust: 43” (109cm) - Download","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvening Dress with Shoulder Drape \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning dress featuring dart fitted bodice and delicate shoulder drape. You will be the belle of the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003eOffered here as:  Digital Download \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lz7Tmi6fnHE\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003ehow to print and assemble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263637697 BCX0\"\u003e. 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Skirt joins bodice at waistline. Bracelet length and short kimono sleeves. Deep 'V' neckline below built up neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here as a Digital Download \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lz7Tmi6fnHE\"\u003e(how to print and assemble)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This pattern is also available as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-detailed-dress-s4963?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6b3ff185c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ePaper Pattern\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wf_dresses - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"34” (86.4cm) \/ Instant download","offer_id":47891937198360,"sku":"V4963 34 2024 PDF","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/files\/V4963.pdf_2048_x_2048_px_17.jpg?v=1790790595"},{"product_id":"1940s-sewing-pattern-elegant-rolled-collar-dress-bust-32-81-3cm-copy","title":"PDF - 1940's Pattern: Elegant Rolled Collar Dress - Bust 32\" (81.3 cm) - Download","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40s One Piece Dress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eONE-PIECE DRESS: A shawl collar drapes the lowered V-neckline of the dart-fitted bodice. The flared skirt, cut in four sections, has gathers which concentrate the fullness in back. The belt may be purchased or made. In Style, 1, three-quarter sleeves are trimmed with cuffs. Style 2 has short sleeves, and Style 3 is sleeveless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter purchase, you will receive an email with a link to download your pattern(s). The pattern is full-scale and in three formats: US Letter, EU A4 (for home printing), and A0 (for print shop use).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis pattern is also available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/products\/vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-collared-dress-s2783\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ePaper Pattern\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lz7Tmi6fnHE\"\u003eHow to print and assemble at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wf_dresses - Vintage Sewing Pattern Co","offers":[{"title":"32\" (81.3 cm) \/ Instant Download","offer_id":51602169823618,"sku":"S2783 2024 32 PDF","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2963\/5830\/products\/S2783.jpg?v=1753815877"}],"url":"https:\/\/vintagesewingpatterncompany.com\/en-fr\/collections\/vintage-1940s-evening-dress-patterns.oembed","provider":"Vintage Sewing Pattern Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}