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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, U20-8263 1929 Garter Belt FREE SHIPPING!

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Pattern Tour, U20-8263 1929 Garter Belt FREE SHIPPING!

  I missed National Pin Up Day (April 22, which was brought to my attention by an Instagram post by @its.goldie_frocks). So my National Pin Up Day contribution days later is this flashback to 2011 at the Raven Café Annual Halloween bash! I wore the 1936 Underpinnings (Bandeau & Panties) set with this garter belt for a through-the-ages pin-up ensemble, if you will. The result was the pass-off of a late-30’s look. I sewed 1" wide silk ribbon over the narrower elastic passing through the garter stays to give that vintage look! 4-piece pattern originally from German Beyer's Modenblatt, there...

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Pattern Tour, E30-3672 1934 Evening Gown

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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, Sp30-2297 1936 Sport Halter AND January Winner for $25 off!

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Pattern Tour, Sp30-2297 1936 Sport Halter AND January Winner for $25 off!

  4-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Simplicity, has the two sizes listed below on one sheet.  The shorts are pleated at center front and back with halter attached at front. 1/2" seams are given. On the page for this pattern, you will see a photo from a costumer showing this halter top made into a separate blouse and accompanying the wide leg trousers from pattern NL30-1241. When I made my set from this pattern, I did not stitch the halter top to the front of the shorts waistband, as instructed. I rather finished the shorts waistline and the lower edge extension of the halter...

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

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

Teodora Instagram-posted her creation from pattern D30-9906, the 1938 Dinner Dresses Pattern! She posted her wedding version of the long gown and was chosen in the drawing to receive the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of December! 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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