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August Winner in the monthly $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!
1930's Capsule wardrobe D30-5156PR EvaDress Patterns frock Howard Greer jacket Katharine Hepburn Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com Monthly drawing winner
Alexandra Reynolds@ms1940mccall Instagram-posted her creation from pattern D30-5156, the 1933 Katharine Hepburn Dress & Jacket, photo credit: https://www.instagram.com/dashiee/ (pattern below). She posted her resurrection of this ensemble she originally created in 2011 (for which she was a winner in the first EvaDress Patterns Challenge!) along with posts of a recent additional make from the same pattern and was chosen in the drawing and received the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of August. 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...
Pattern Tour, B50-4320
1950's bias blouse Capsule wardrobe EvaDress Patterns evening formal halter My Personal Dressmaking Pattern Tour
Alexandra Reynolds10-piece pattern originally by Simplicity, 'The fitted strapless bodice in View 1 is styled with a wide sash joined to the bodice at side seams, wraps around waistline and ties in front. View 2 may be worn with or without straps. View 3 is a halter. All views have a zipper side closing and side seams are open 2" from lower edge'. 5/8" seams are given. 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"...
April Winner in the monthly $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!
1950's Capsule wardrobe EvaDress Patterns McCall's McCall's 3613 Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com
Alexandra Reynolds@its.goldi_frocks Instagram-posted her creation from pattern Sp50-3613, the 1956 Swim or Playsuit & Skirt (pattern below). She was chosen in the drawing and received the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of April. 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!).
Pattern Tour Sp50-4310
1950's blouse Capsule wardrobe EvaDress Patterns Pattern Tour playsuit
Alexandra Reynolds16-piece pattern originally by Simplicity, 'Shorts are joined to a waistband and have a back zipper closing. Drawstrings at side seams are optional. Bra is styled with gathers at center front, band at lower edge and back button closing'. Full circle skirt with optional pockets in side seams. Shirt features kimono sleeves, a notched collar and tie ends fastening at center front. View 1 sleeves are three-quarter; View 2 sleeves are short. 5/8" seams are given. A 3-piece set includes the Shorts, Bra and Shirt is sold, as a 13-piece pattern, see options. The first two models show the shirt, bra...
Pattern Tour D30-5156, 1933 Katharine Hepburn Ensemble
1930s bias Capsule wardrobe D30-5156PR EvaDress Patterns hats Howard Greer jacket Katharine Hepburn Kimono My Personal Dressmaking Pattern Tour
Alexandra ReynoldsThis 11-piece pattern originally by Butterick is a very scarce pattern for Howard Greer's design for a costume as worn by Miss Hepburn in an R.K.O. Radio Picture', being her first starring role in 'Christopher Strong'. The ensemble consists of the pleated hat, one-piece dress and jacket with long or short cut-away sleeves and attached scarf that laps over the front to close the jacket with buttons. 3/4" seams are given at underarm (all side) seams and 3/8" seams are given on all other edges. The center back seam of the jacket lay on true bias, so plaid or...