Patron de robe cache-coeur Elodie

My latest one was to attend the Virginia Gold Cup. It worked perfectly and I didn’t worry about seeing someone in the same dress 😀.

I wanted to make a dress for a very special awards ceremony and a sewing friend recommended I try a wrap dress as it would be easier to fit (I haven't sewn anything other than curtains for a good 25 years!) I found the Elodie pattern and loved the shape and the range of sizes so thought I would give it a go!

I chose a medium to heavy weight duchess satin which is a bit different from what is recommended on the pattern (what can I say, I'm a rebel!) I knew I wanted the dress to have a bit more structure as I wanted to hand paint the bottom section (I am a floral artist!) but even using the 'wrong' fabric it turned out amazingly well!! I altered the pattern slightly to make it floor length and added in-seam pockets with a little help for another tutorial!

The pattern was a dream to follow and as a plus size curvy girl it was easy to work out my measurements and follow the size needed (with no tricky maths!!) I LOVED the comprehensive instructions and the wealth of help online in case you get stuck!! I felt AMAZING in my special gown all evening and had so many compliments and it was super comfy!!

I would recommend anyone have a go at this pattern - it is super easy - even for beginners and you will have a wonderful garment to wear in no time!! I've already started on a casual version for summer!!

I am truly in love with this pattern! Ok i know i say that every time a pattern is a match made in heaven but i can't help it when everything is how i visualized it. The instructions are easy to follow and i did not had to make an fba with the extended sizes. A bit of hassle with the belt as It was not possible to cut it in one piece. The midi skirt is almost maxi for me (5'2) but it is fine. I am about to finished my 3rd version just 2 weeks after the 1st one. This tell you how much i like it and i am thinking sewing 4th one for new mom as a gift. It would be easy to breasfeed and easy to fit the waist area. See a great versatile pattern!!!

I made this dress in a floral viscose and it's so pretty! I'm absolutely in love with it and already planning my second. I made the whole thing with french seams, so the inside is just as pretty as the outside. Little tip, don't skip the staystitching, especially on the bodice - I normally do, but actually did staystitch this time and it made such a difference to the fit and construction.

I made the elodie wrap in a viscose and took the time to grade between sizes. It’s a fab pattern and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. It’s a beautiful dress and it also looks pretty on the inside when finished.

I really enjoyed making this pattern. As a fairly new sewer and someone who finds it hard to follow written instructions, I struggled a little bit on the waistband however I found a youtube tutorial which solved my problem. I found the fit was great, I cant wait to make more.

My daughter loved this pattern! I’m just an ok seamstress and found it very challenging to make this dress....the pattern difficulty should be rated at least 3 triangles not just 2! I still can’t figure out how to attach the belt!!

I made this in a cotton and a linen noil and both are excellent; in fact, the best dresses I've made so far in two years of sewing. The red might be my favorite dress in my whole closet. In the cotton I made no alterations; in the noil I extended the waistband and shortened the ties to avoid bulk at the waist. Instructions are excellent and sizing is great. Highly recommend.

The fit is very good and flattering. I had to increase the waist circumference a little and lengthen the bodice due to my slightly longer torso. The instructions are super clear, well written and the drawings extremely realistic & easy to understand. I made 3 and love them all!

I really enjoyed making my elodie wrap dress. The instructions and construction methods were thoughtful, and I'm looking forward to trying out a longer length.

I enjoyed sewing this pattern. This dress fits me very well. I am very happy about it

I made the Elodie dress from a floral liberty fabric and love it. I noticed a little bit of gaping at the fronts, maybe I have to do a full bust adjustment for the next time. I am planning another version made of viscose in the midi-length

This pattern fit like a glove the first time I made it. The only alteration I make to to add a tiny bit more length to the front wrap as I live in a Windy City and it can blow open.
Fits my hips, waist and bust perfectly. I have made three already and I see many more in my future.

I loved Elodie the minute I saw the pattern! It was so much fun to sew and I am thrilled with how my dress turned out. I can’t wait to sew this pattern again.

I have made two Elodie wrap dresses. I love the style and the feel of the dress. I did find with my first one that it "gapped" a bit as i did not do any adjustments to the bodice. I am only 5'2". So I made my second one adjusting the bodice fit. I am really happy with the results!

I am a confident beginner sewist, and I made the skirt, ties, and wraparound-bodice-closure of the Elodie (Above-the-Knee Length) as part of a mash-together project making a wrap dress with a more fitted bodice. This was all made from cotton flannelette.

As part of this project, I used an existing shoulder-princess-seamed bodice and lined up the centre-bodice lines with the Elodie wrap bodice in redraw it as a wrap-style closure, as well as using the facing-pattern to finish the neckline.

I also used all of the original waistband, wrap ties, and skirt as-is, without any adjustments from the pattern - the size I cut fit me great (not to mention it's a wrap-tie dress, it's got a lot of flexibility there).

I'm not sure I'd make the Elodie as-is, because I generally don't lean towards drapey-fabric bodices and I was quite unsure about how to make a FBA on the Elodie bodice with large sleeves and release pleats (but that is very much my problem, not the pattern).

Overall I am still quite happy with CC's Elodie, and I recommend it for other confident beginners.

I love this dress. However, I had issues with the waist being very small. I picked my size given the flowy nature of the dress but the waist was so tight. I made this for a special anniversary dinner at a restaurant called the Royal Tern. The fabric has a water fowl pattern. Love it. Will definitely make this again, probably the shorter version with pockets

I fell in love the minute I saw this pattern, is Beautiful and it has different variations. You can wear it casually or dress it up to an event.

This dress is basically everything I want right now in a garment; so seemingly effortless, yet chic. I love the wrap and that the bodice fits close without gaping. Construction was straightforward and the directions, as always with Closet Core, were clear/easy to follow. I've made two (midi and maxi) already and will certainly make more.

Lovely pattern! I would put myself in the category of advanced beginner and found this pattern easy to follow. The sizing is spot on (5’6”, 34-28-38, made a size 8), although I did hem the midi length on my second dress a bit shorter. I’ve made one for myself and one for a Christmas gift!

Love this dress and will definitely make it again. Without a singlet underneath,the neckline was too revealing but I am very happy with it