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May Winner for $25 off at EvaDress.com!

Alexandra Reynolds 1940's EvaDress Patterns evening evening gown formal Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com

May Winner for $25 off at EvaDress.com!

@thetallprincess Instagram-posted her delightful creation from pattern D40-4711, the 1946 Day or Evening Dress. She was randomly chosen in the drawing to receive the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of May!  She really nailed the elegance of adding a sequin motif along the neckline, capturing the 1940's concept of drawing flattery to the face! 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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Pattern Tour, E30-6983 1932 Evening Gown

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's EvaDress Patterns evening evening gown formal frock Pattern Tour

Pattern Tour, E30-6983 1932 Evening Gown

  Advanced 5-piece pattern, design originally by McCall. I draped to create this pattern, as I did not have the original at the time. This is an advanced design for the evening gown with back stays and sash in self or contrasting fabric.  The bodice is cut on the bias and the skirt may be cut bias or on straight of grain.  3/8" 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 20-42 (38" to 42" bust, 30" to 34" waist, 41" to 45"...

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Pattern Tour, E30-3672 1934 Evening Gown

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's cut-outs EvaDress Patterns evening evening gown formal gown

Pattern Tour, E30-3672 1934 Evening Gown

  6-piece pattern originally by Vogue, this would also make a stunning sleeveless gown!! ‘Princess frock with low-back fullness from graduated panel. Straight skirt in front extends above the waist line in point. Button-trimmed blouse front drapes high about the throat above a cut-out and continues into a dropped neckline in back, finished with a large bow tie. Long set-in sleeves are pointed at wrists.’ 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"...

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Pattern Tour, D30-764 1930s Dress with Bolero

Alexandra Reynolds 1930s Chanel dress EvaDress Patterns evening evening gown formal frock gown jacket My Personal Dressmaking Pattern Tour

Pattern Tour, D30-764 1930s Dress with Bolero

  10-piece digitally-drafted pattern originally by New York, 'Waist with low neck front and back is marked for V-neck also, short sleeves. Attached five-piece gored skirt. Bolero with tie collar and short sleeves which may be omitted'.   This style would also make a stunning dress in shorter length! RECOMMENDED FABRICS: Alpaca, challis, matelasse, cottons, metallic, net, lamé, printed crepes. 3/8” seams are given. Sizes: Size set A fitting 14-20 (32" to 38" bust, 26" to 32" waist, 35" to 41" hip). Size set B fitting 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 49" hip).   I created...

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