The Design Story for the Edith Shirtdress

Step back in time with us as we unveil our latest pattern: the Edith Shirtdress! This month, we're celebrating the timeless elegance of 1950s fashion with a design that perfectly captures the New Look silhouette in a classic shirtwaist dress, updated for today's modern wardrobe. 🎬 ABOUT OUR MUSE: We named this pattern after Edith Head, Hollywood's most legendary costume designer and the "Queen of Hollywood Fashion." With 8 Academy Awards under her belt, she designed iconic looks for Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Her philosophy that "a dress should never be more important than the woman wearing it" perfectly embodies what we wanted to achieve with this pattern. 👗 THE DESIGN: The Edith features princess seams for a beautifully fitted bodice, bias-cut side panels for graceful movement, and a full midi-length skirt. Classic details include a vintage-inspired bandless collar, button-front placket, bust darts, and tailored above-elbow sleeves with cuffs. 💡 GET THE PATTERN: Join Crew starting at just $14 USD / $17.50 CAD per month to access the Edith Shirtdress pattern plus our entire library of designs. Cancel anytime! Custom fabric kits are available at Core Fabrics with matching thread, buttons, and interfacing. Where to Find Us! Closet Core Patterns Blog – https://blog.closetcorepatterns.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/closetcorepatterns/ Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.ca/closetcorepatterns/_saved/ Shop – https://closetcorepatterns.com/ ​ O