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August Winner for $25 off at EvaDress.com!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's EvaDress Patterns hats Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com

August Winner for $25 off at EvaDress.com!

@TheTallPrincess InstaGram-posted her make (in lush purple velvet!) from View A of pattern Acc30-1887, the 1938 Hats and was randomly chosen in the drawing to receive the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of August! Then, she came around and posted from this pattern again, with Style 'B' in black velvet! 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...

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Pattern Tour D30-5156, 1933 Katharine Hepburn Ensemble

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Pattern Tour D30-5156, 1933 Katharine Hepburn Ensemble

This 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...

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Pattern Tour, 1933 Garden Ensemble of Pajamas and Apron, NL30-1241

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Pattern Tour, 1933 Garden Ensemble of Pajamas and Apron, NL30-1241

This is a very unusual 13-piece pattern originally by Simplicity (1241), the 1933 Garden Ensemble of Pajamas and Apron.  I offer it in sizes: Set A fitting 12-20 (30" to 38" bust, 25" to 32" waist, 33" to 41" hip) or, Set B fitting 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 49" hip). It is part of the Simplicity Three-Style pattern series of the early 1930's; a series which afforded the home sewist of the Great Depression better economy by availing 'three entirely different and charming styles' from one pattern (a 1930's take on the 'Capsule Wardrobe'...

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Sept. 26 - Sept. 30 The Week in Patterning - 41, Most Pin Impressions for September

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Sept. 26 - Sept. 30 The Week in Patterning - 41, Most Pin Impressions for September

Based on 'Most Pinned' for August, the 1956 Swim or Play Suit & Skirt held a steady first among those re-pinning my patterns:   Out of nowhere, the 1934 Dinner or Street Dress followed! While the 1936 set of Hats still holds a top spot: ...and this time, the 1920's makes an appearance in the 1929 Schiaparelli-esque ensemble!

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Aug. 29 - Sept. 2, The Week in Patterning - 37 My 'Pinn-est' of Pintrest!

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Aug. 29 - Sept. 2, The Week in Patterning - 37 My 'Pinn-est' of Pintrest!

Do you Pinterest?  I have an interest in Pinterest, August's most pinned from my pattern boards are the following.  A nice representation from the 1920's, 30's, 40's & 50's! 1956 Swim or Play suit & Skirt   1940's One-yard Apron   1936 Set of Hats   1920's Golfing Knickers (Plus Fours)  

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