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Pattern Tour, B40-5232 AND $25 Winner for EvaDress Pick

Alexandra Reynolds 1940's bias blouse EvaDress Patterns EvaDress Picks!

Pattern Tour, B40-5232 AND $25 Winner for EvaDress Pick

4-piece pattern originally by Advance, this is a unique kimono blouse for the bias-cut front shoulder yoke under which soft gathers over the bust fall in contrast to the strong overall geometric lines. This elegant pattern has just 4-pieces and comes in size set A fitting 30" to 38" bust, 25" to 32" waist, 33" to 41" hip). Or, size set B fitting 40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist and 43" to 49" hip. 1/2" seams are given. These are photos from the latest customer who won an EvaDress Pick for a $25 certificate to EvaDress.com!  Be sure...

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Pattern Tour, D40-4185

Alexandra Reynolds 1940's D40-4185 EvaDress Patterns formal frock Pattern Tour

Pattern Tour, D40-4185

  12-piece pattern originally by Butterick, ‘The decorative detail on the bodice of this women’s one-piece dress adds a distinctive note.  Sleeves are in three lengths: short (note the curved lines), below-elbow, or long.  The skirt has soft fullness in front and a three-gore back'. 5/8" seams are given. See this style featured in Threads Magazine Pattern Review, page 24 of issue #188 (Dec. '16/Jan. '17). The V-neck and shoulder cut outs follow the heavily emphasized design element of the 1940's to frame the face in the most flattering way. I am always onboard with using organza to create crisp corners or...

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

Alexandra Reynolds 1940's EvaDress Patterns frock Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com Monthly drawing winner

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

@huar_couture Instagram-posted her creation from pattern D40-5087, the 1940's Dress (pattern below). She was chosen in the drawing and received 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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Pattern Tour D40-5810

Alexandra Reynolds 1940s 1943 dress EvaDress Patterns

Pattern Tour D40-5810

  5-piece pattern originally by DuBarry Pattern Co., 'Dress is gathered below shoulder.  Side skirt sections are gathered to front.  V-neckline may be trimmed with a ribbon bow.  Cape sleeves are provided’. 3/4" seams are given at shoulder and underarm (all side) seams and 1/2" seams are given on all other edges. Sizes: Size set A fits 12-16 (30" to 34" bust, 24" to 28" waist, 33" to 37" hip). Size set B fits 18-40 (36" to 40" bust, 30" to 34" waist, 39" to 43" hip). Order this pattern through Tuesday, May 9, 2022 and get 10% off the...

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Pattern Tour, D40-3863

Alexandra Reynolds 1940's 1943 EvaDress Patterns Pattern Tour wrap around dress wrap dress

Pattern Tour, D40-3863

11-piece pattern originally by Advance Pattern Co., this surplice wrap dress has skirt drape and short kimono sleeves (the short sleeve version is in one with the dress front and back) or a long, drop-sleeve may be inserted.  Neckline may be cut high or low and an optional bow is affixed at the left side closing. 1/2" seams are given. Sizes: Size set A fits 12-20 (30" to 38" bust, 24" to 32" waist, 33" to 41" hip). Size set B fits 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 49" hip).   Order this pattern through Tuesday,...

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