Audrey Dress

Who doesn't love the simple classic elegance that was Audrey Hepburn. Whenever I see a classic black dress I think of her. Prior to making my Anise Jacket , I wanted a classic wool dress to wear for events this winter, and it turned out just as I envisaged. To get the look I was after I mishmashed a variety of patterns together: For the sleeves I used Butterick 5813 , which have a wonderful triple elbow dart. This feature allow for a close fitting sleeve that still allows for plenty of movement. You can read a great post about this feature over at Iconic Patterns here. Close up of sleeve darts. For the bodice I used a...