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The latest 'La Petite Mode EvaDress' Installment!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's EvaDress Patterns evening gown formal frock La Petite Mode EvaDress My Personal Dressmaking

The latest 'La Petite Mode EvaDress' Installment!

'La Petite Mode EvaDress' continues with the multi-size range progress I've made on the 1930's Evening Gown and Bolero pattern: I am working this one up in a range of sizes to fit 32" to 46" bust. Here is the petite model in the sleeveless gown with low V-back version. I created it in silk satin organza with a little horsehair in the hem to demonstrate the fullness of the skirt. I also added silk organza rose buds, as a loose inspiration from Lanvin's 1937 gown!  I plan to unveil my 'dream creation' from this pattern when I have the multi-size...

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An 'EvaDress Pick' Winner for a $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's EvaDress Patterns EvaDress Picks! wrap around dress wrap dress

An 'EvaDress Pick' Winner for a $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!

@fishnetvanity posted her creation from pattern D30-6529, the 1930's House, Beach or Sports Dress, D30-6529 (pattern below). She was chosen from a few 'EvaDress Picks' from posts on Instagram and FaceBook to receive a $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com! 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, or your post may also be hand picked by EvaDress for a random $25 off at EvaDress Patterns! There is no limit to the number of posts you make each month (gives...

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January Winner in the monthly $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930s EvaDress Patterns evening evening gown formal frock Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com

January Winner in the monthly $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!

@merytamun Instagram-posted her creation from pattern E30-371, the 1935 Evening Gown, Cape and Slip (pattern below). She was chosen in the drawing and received the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of January. 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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March Winner in the monthly $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's 1934 bias blouse EvaDress Patterns Monthly drawing winner

March Winner in the monthly $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!

@spidoraofsanfrancisco Instagram-posted her creation from pattern B30-1465, the 1934 Blouses (pattern below).   She was chosen in the drawing and received the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of March. 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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Pattern Tour, D30-2636

Alexandra Reynolds 1930s dress EvaDress Patterns frock Pattern Tour

Pattern Tour, D30-2636

11-piece digitally-drafted pattern originally by Simplicity, 'Style I has V-neckline with pointed collar. Bodice gathers on high waistline to yoke. Short sleeves finished with a band. Twelve-gored skirt joins to lower edge of yoke.  Style II has square neckline and short sleeves finishes with pleating'. Suggested fabrics are for Style I: Eyelet batiste, taffeta, rayon, silk and cotton crepe, triple sheers, or flat crepe.  For Style II: Dimity, dotted Swiss, printed muslin, sheer cotton, eyelet batiste, lace, taffeta, rayon and cotton crepe, triple sheers or flat crepe. 1/2" seams are given. You see finished dresses from this pattern by a couple of customers....

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