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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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The Latest EvaDress Pick for $25 off at EvaDress.com

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The Latest EvaDress Pick for $25 off at EvaDress.com

These are photos from the latest customer who won an EvaDress Pick for a $25 certificate to EvaDress.com! She posted her make from D40-1484, the 1943 Wrap Dress pattern on FaceBook and she describes this pattern as very beginner friendly. Check out her blog on this and all her fabulous 1940's makes!!  Be sure to post your makes from EvaDress Patterns on Instagram and/or FaceBook by tagging (#EvaDressPatterns) and you will automatically be 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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December Winner in monthly $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!

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

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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Pattern Tour, D30-764 1930s Dress with Bolero

Alexandra Reynolds 1930s Chanel dress EvaDress Patterns evening evening gown formal frock gown jacket My Personal Dressmaking Pattern Tour

Pattern Tour, D30-764 1930s Dress with Bolero

  10-piece digitally-drafted pattern originally by New York, 'Waist with low neck front and back is marked for V-neck also, short sleeves. Attached five-piece gored skirt. Bolero with tie collar and short sleeves which may be omitted'.   This style would also make a stunning dress in shorter length! RECOMMENDED FABRICS: Alpaca, challis, matelasse, cottons, metallic, net, lamé, printed crepes. 3/8” seams are given. Sizes: Size set A fitting 14-20 (32" to 38" bust, 26" to 32" waist, 35" to 41" hip). Size set B fitting 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 49" hip).   I created...

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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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