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

Alexandra Reynolds 1960's EvaDress Patterns Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com Polynesian Patterns

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

@corvairali Instagram-posted her creation from pattern D60-108, the 1960's Sarong Dress (pattern below). She was chosen in the drawing and received the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of June. 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, 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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May Winner in the monthly $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's bias EvaDress Patterns evening evening gown formal frock Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com Monthly drawing winner

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

@reinvintageduk Instagram-posted her creation from pattern E30-744, the 1930's Dinner Gown & Cape (pattern below). She was chosen in the drawing and received the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of May. 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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The latest 'La Petite Mode EvaDress' Installment!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's EvaDress Patterns evening gown formal frock La Petite Mode EvaDress My Personal Dressmaking

The latest 'La Petite Mode EvaDress' Installment!

'La Petite Mode EvaDress' continues with the multi-size range progress I've made on the 1930's Evening Gown and Bolero pattern: I am working this one up in a range of sizes to fit 32" to 46" bust. Here is the petite model in the sleeveless gown with low V-back version. I created it in silk satin organza with a little horsehair in the hem to demonstrate the fullness of the skirt. I also added silk organza rose buds, as a loose inspiration from Lanvin's 1937 gown!  I plan to unveil my 'dream creation' from this pattern when I have the multi-size...

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Pattern Tour, B20-5760

Alexandra Reynolds 1920's blouse costume EvaDress Patterns Pattern Tour

Pattern Tour, B20-5760

  13-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Butterick.  The embroidery motif for sleeve patch was not included with the original pattern I owned, so I created my own. You will have to, as well. I don't normally post Pattern Tours for single-size patterns, but this one is exceptional for the fact that my dear Grandmother graduated from high school at the time this design was popular 99 years ago! Just to stress that point, here is a photo of her in her high school basketball team in 1923! Were I showing this photo to you in person, I'd make you guess...

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