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

Alexandra Reynolds $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com 1940's EvaDress Patterns gown nightgown

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

@mintjulepjazzband was selected as an 'EvaDress Pick' for $25 off at EvaDress for posting her gown from pattern NL40-5046, the 1940's Nightgown by Anne Cabot Mail Order Patterns  on InstaGram! She created a gown of 'relevant sweets' in a Candyland theme for Camp Hollywood this past fall, yet she so perfectly suits holiday in her lovely look! I've long promoted creating eveningwear from nightgowns and slips of the 30s and 40s-it's nice to see customers with the same outlook!    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...

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February Winner for $25 off at EvaDress!

Alexandra Reynolds 1930's 1936 beginner EvaDress Patterns evening evening gown formal frock gown Monthly $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com Monthly drawing winner

February Winner for $25 off at EvaDress!

@loveminandoli Instagram-posted her make from pattern E30-1655, the 1936 Evening Frock pattern. She was randomly chosen in the drawing to receive 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, E50-4425 1957 Side Tie Dress

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Pattern Tour, E50-4425 1957 Side Tie Dress

   15-piece pattern Originally by McCall's, the side-tie dress is in full or shorter length. View A is full length with boned, strapless bodice for evening and View B is with straps and without boning for day in shorter length. 5/8" seams are allowed. I've also made the longer version, View A (9-piece pattern) and the shorter version, View B (10-piece pattern) available separately from one-another.  SUGGESTED DRESS FABRICS: Peau de Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Printed Silkor Cotton, Faille, Polished Cotton, Celanese or Tussah.  @thetallprincess was selected as an 'EvaDress Pick' for $25 off at EvaDress.com for posting her 'Tropical 1950's Dress' from the 1957...

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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, D30-764 1930s Dress with Bolero

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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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