E50-9509; 1953 Evening Dress

11-piece pattern originally by McCall's, the boned bodice has optional short shirred sleeves or may be left strapless.  Shirred drapes twist at center front of either style and a shirred drape is banded across the upper back. Box-pleated skirt is given in pattern for shorter 31" length, but the skirt may also be lengthened to 43" per instructions included.

5/8" seams are given.

The model in the photos show the winning entry to the EvaDress Patterns 'Hollywood is Caling' Challenge. Heide used this pattern to re-create Doris Day's dress in the 1953 production of 'Lullaby of Broadway'!

Sizes:

Size set A fits 14-20 (32" to 38" bust, 26" to 32" waist, 35" to 41" hip).

Size set B fits 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 49" hip).