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Pattern Tour, 1940 Hooded Blouse, Wide Leg Trousers and Overalls SE40-3322

Alexandra Reynolds 1940's blouse Capsule wardrobe EvaDress Patterns pants Pattern Tour

Pattern Tour, 1940 Hooded Blouse, Wide Leg Trousers and Overalls SE40-3322

  15-piece pattern originally by Simplicity, 'Misses’ Blouse, Slacks and Overalls.  A choice of blouse with hood and long sleeves, or without hood and short sleeves is provided.  Slacks are darted, front and back and join a belt.  Overalls have halter top and pockets'. The overalls/trousers (8-piece pattern) may be ordered without the blouse and the blouse (7-piece pattern) may be ordered as a separate, see options. This pattern was issued just under the wire before war-time clothing restrictions soon factored out trouser turn-ups!  I always thought the pattern art models resemble Judy Garland perhaps as a marketing ploy based on...

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Pattern Tour, SE30-3891 the 1930 Dress, Slip, Coat & Hat

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's Capsule wardrobe coat EvaDress Patterns frock jacket Pattern Tour

Pattern Tour, SE30-3891 the 1930 Dress, Slip, Coat & Hat

15-piece pattern for the dress with optional slip, open coat and Newport-style hat.   The coat (3-piece pattern) may be ordered as a separate.  The dress skirt may be accordion-pleated and comes with flounced slip (8-piece pattern) sold as a set aside from the entire ensemble. I designed this pattern based on the color rendering originally sketched by a pattern company artist at a runway show in 1930.  The caption written on the original reads: 'Seen at the fashion show.  Coarse black net.  Black taffeta bands.' NOTE: The dress, slip and coat are very close fitting at the hip (1" ease).  As I recommend with all of my patterns,...

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March Winner for $25 off at EvaDress.com!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's Capsule wardrobe EvaDress Patterns hats Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com Monthly drawing winner

March Winner for $25 off at EvaDress.com!

@lostintimewithkatie Instagram-posted her turban make from pattern Acc30-1795, the 1930s Set of Hats pattern. She was randomly chosen in the drawing to receive the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of March!    This turban style closely resembles that from our pattern E40-4517, the 1943 Day or Evening Dress if you're a devout 40's girl ;) 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...

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February Winner for $25 off at EvaDress!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's 1936 beginner EvaDress Patterns evening evening gown formal frock gown Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com Monthly drawing winner

February Winner for $25 off at EvaDress!

@loveminandoli Instagram-posted her make from pattern E30-1655, the 1936 Evening Frock pattern. She was randomly chosen in the drawing to receive the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of February.    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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January Winner for $25 off at EvaDress!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's blouse Capsule wardrobe EvaDress Patterns Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com

January Winner for $25 off at EvaDress!

@thetallprincess was randomly selected as the January winner in the monthly drawing for $25 off at EvaDress. She InstaGram-posted her make from pattern B30-7143, the 1932 Blouses!   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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