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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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Pattern Tour, D30-2636

• Alexandra Reynolds • 1930s • dress • EvaDress Patterns • frock • Pattern Tour

Pattern Tour, D30-2636

11-piece digitally-drafted pattern originally by Simplicity, 'Style I has V-neckline with pointed collar. Bodice gathers on high waistline to yoke. Short sleeves finished with a band. Twelve-gored skirt joins to lower edge of yoke.  Style II has square neckline and short sleeves finishes with pleating'. Suggested fabrics are for Style I: Eyelet batiste, taffeta, rayon, silk and cotton crepe, triple sheers, or flat crepe.  For Style II: Dimity, dotted Swiss, printed muslin, sheer cotton, eyelet batiste, lace, taffeta, rayon and cotton crepe, triple sheers or flat crepe. 1/2" seams are given. You see finished dresses from this pattern by a couple of customers....

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