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Pattern Tour, E20-1772

Alexandra Reynolds 1920's EvaDress Patterns evening gown formal frock Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com panier

Pattern Tour, E20-1772

  11-piece pattern originally by Butterick. Known for its full, dropped waist skirt at a time of popular straight-cut dresses, this Robe de Style pattern comes with pieces and instructions to make the paniers (to go under the dress), as well as, the bows, fabric flowers and leaves for embellishment.  There are two options for cutting the front neckline and three options for cutting the back neckline.  I have added a page as a light tutorial on making 1920’s ribbon leaves. 3/4" seams are given at underarm (all side) and shoulder seams and 3/8" seams are given on all other...

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

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

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

@merytamun Instagram-posted her creation from pattern E30-371, the 1935 Evening Gown, Cape and Slip (pattern below). She was chosen in the drawing and received the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of January. 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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February Winner in the monthly $25 gift certificate drawing to EvaDress.com!

Alexandra Reynolds 1940's EvaDress Patterns frock Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com Monthly drawing winner

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

@huar_couture Instagram-posted her creation from pattern D40-5087, the 1940's Dress (pattern below). She was chosen in the drawing and received the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of February. 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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