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

Alexandra Reynolds 1950's Capsule wardrobe EvaDress Patterns halter Monthly drawing winner playsuit

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

@thevintagesewer Instagram-posted her creation from pattern Sp50-3613, the 1956 Swim or Playsuit & Skirt pattern. She posted the second version of this ensemble she created this year and was chosen in the drawing to receive the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of September! 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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August Winner in the monthly $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's Capsule wardrobe D30-5156PR EvaDress Patterns frock Howard Greer jacket Katharine Hepburn Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com Monthly drawing winner

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

@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...

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Pattern Tour, B50-4320

Alexandra Reynolds 1950's bias blouse Capsule wardrobe EvaDress Patterns evening formal halter My Personal Dressmaking Pattern Tour

Pattern Tour, B50-4320

  10-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"...

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

Alexandra Reynolds 1950's Capsule wardrobe EvaDress Patterns McCall's McCall's 3613 Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com

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

@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!).

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Pattern Tour Sp50-4310

Alexandra Reynolds 1950's blouse Capsule wardrobe EvaDress Patterns Pattern Tour playsuit

Pattern Tour Sp50-4310

16-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...

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