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Pattern Tour E30-2102, 1930 Dinner Gown
1930's bias EvaDress Patterns evening evening gown formal frock gown halter Pattern Tour
Alexandra ReynoldsA frock with a little of everything from its uneven hem full of godets to beaded straps! I designed this pattern based on the color rendering originally sketched by a pattern company artist at a runway show in 1930. The caption written on the original reads:'Dinner Gown of shaded pale green tulle, combined with lace, edged with pearls. Chic Model, N.Y. Hollywood’. This pattern is for the more advanced sewer as instructions are very basic and lightly illustrated, they are not depicted in a step-by-step manner. 3/8" seams are given. Sizes: Size set A fits 12-16 (30" to 34" bust, 24" to 28" waist,...
Pattern Tour E30-744, 1930's Dinner Gown & Cape
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Alexandra ReynoldsThis 5-piece pattern is for the dinner gown with incorporated cape via buttonhole at the front of the bust. Strongly resembles the velvet gown Cate Blanchett wears in the latest Noir film, Nightmare Alley! Fullness is provided for the bust with double darts and cinching at the center front where the cape threads through. A line of elastic is sewn into the upper edge of the un-structured bodice back to hold it in place. The cape may be worn on or off the shoulders and a godet adds fullness to the otherwise close-fitting bias skirt. Suggested fabrics for this design are:...
Pattern Tour E50-3818, 1956 Mermaid Evening Dress & Coat
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Alexandra ReynoldsOriginally by McCall's, this ensemble is perfect for any formal occasion! The dress and kimono coat patterns are sold together or, as separates. 5/8" seams are given. Experience with boning a bodice and full or partial linings are very helpful when sewing this design.. The dress pattern only has 14 pieces, pieces and instructions are given to fully line the gown. The dress and coat pattern has 21 pieces, the instructions also include how to fully line the coat. Dress Only in Multiple Sizes: Size set A fits 14-20 (32" to 38" bust, 25" to 30" waist, 32" to 38"...
Post your EvaDress Pattern creations for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com each month!
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Alexandra ReynoldsThis is a wonderful beaded silk dress by a customer who sewed it from EvaDress NL30-7121, the 1933 Nightgown pattern! Post your Evadress Pattern creations to Insta or FaceBook photos using #EvaDressPatterns for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to EvaDress each month! There is no limit to the number of posts you add (that'll just increase your chances for the drawing!). All photos submitted are subject for use in EvaDress Pattern promotions and advertising. This nightgown pattern is here.
Finalist of the EvaDress Patterns 'Hollywood is Calling' Challenge!
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Alexandra ReynoldsCongratulations to Heide for her entry as the finalist in the EvaDress 'Hollywood is Calling' Pattern Challenge! Her pink tulle dress is an amazing piece she created inspired by Doris Day in the 1953 production of 'Lullaby of Broadway'! As her sister posted on her behalf: 'Heide used the E50-9509 1953 Evening Gown Pattern. Three colors of tulle and handmade flowers. Heide took vintage couture inspiration and added a boned corselette.' Heide hit the challenge nail on the head AND out of the ball park with her couture techniques such as her boned corselette with waist line ribbon stay and...