Daydream Patterns

Lovely pdf sewing patterns

  • Home
  • About
    • About Daydream Patterns
  • Blog
    • BROWSE BY CATEGORY
  • Sizing
  • Learn
    • Tutorials
  • Shop
    • Cart
  • My Account
  • Contact

Audrey Hepburn dress.

May 18, 2016 By Jo England 2 Comments

I’m so very grateful I have daughters. When my youngest recently requested an Audrey Hepburn dress for a research assignment, I did a little happy dance. Audrey was known for her simple, stylish glamour and this was reflected in her most famous dress worn in the film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.’

Audrey1

So, this past week we’ve been having a little fun in the studio. As part of her project called ‘Images of Greatness’ we whipped up a very special version of the famous dress. And yes, we’ve been having a ‘Audreyfest’ of all the old movies. A huge amount of work went into this Year 6 assignment – students were required to create a large information board with all their research beautifully presented. These boards were then shown at a special exhibition for parents and students, and everyone got to dress up as their chosen idol of greatness.

Audrey5

We chose a black lightweight cotton material for the dress. The pattern was fairly easy and only 2 fittings required to make sure the back yoke and the wide neckline were just right. The skirt was softly gathered onto a lined bodice and a side invisible zip used. Mademoiselle wanted the hem slightly higher at the front and dipping at the back, which gave it a more dressy look.

Audrey3

The necklace consisted of a sparkly brooch and 4 strands of pearls, both purchased from my favourite place in Hong Kong, Sham Shui Po. The necklace actually took longer to construct than the dress – a bit fiddly, but we got it right in the end. Long black gloves, a diamond bracelet and hair comb and black ballet flats completed the glamorous look. Breakfast at Tiffany’s – anyone?

Audrey4

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Pocket
  • Pinterest
«
»

Filed Under: Sewing for my girls

Comments

  1. Jan Murry says

    May 18, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    That dress is fabulous – spot on! She is absolutely beautiful – how old is she in year 6? Does it correspond with our 6th Grade in the US? That would be usually age 12 or so. Tell her that she”nailed it” as my Granddaughter would say!!

    Reply
    • Jo England says

      May 19, 2016 at 8:13 am

      Thanks for your lovely comment Jan. She is 11, and I agree – she nailed it!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Welcome

Are you always daydreaming about your next creation?

Do you imagine sewing gorgeous one of a kind garments that are easy to sew and fit you beautifully?

Hi, my name is Jo, and I’m the designer behind Daydream Patterns.

With 30 years of experience as a lingerie and bridal designer and pattern maker in the fashion industry I'm here to help you turn your daydreams into reality!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Subscribe to our newsletter to get updates on all our latest product news and receive the Daydream Dilly bag pattern!

Our Best Sellers

  • Primrose Pj's Primrose girl's pj's USD $7.95
  • Caitlin cami and slip Caitlin cami and slip USD $9.95
  • Darcy girls dress Darcy girl's dress USD $7.95
  • Fleur flower Fleur flower USD $3.95

BROWSE BY CATEGORY

Featured Posts

Bella / Penelope set

Valentines Day set

Black Friday sale

Black Friday sale

Your Cart

Latest on Instagram

One of the tricky things about making lingerie is One of the tricky things about making lingerie is finding all the matching bits and pieces. I used nude colour linings and elastics for this pink lace. Check out my latest blog post for more details. 💖
A little bit of Valentines loveliness today. 💕 A little bit of Valentines loveliness today. 💕
Some fuchsia loveliness on my cutting table today. Some fuchsia loveliness on my cutting table today. The Bella bralette and matching Penelope’s 💖
When I lost my lovely mum nearly 5 years ago, I en When I lost my lovely mum nearly 5 years ago, I ended up with a little bag of knitted squares that she had made. It took me a long while before I could touch them, but recently I decided to do something with them. I ended up making 4 cushions, one for myself and one of each of my 3 siblings. One half has mum’s knitted square, and the other half has a square I knitted. I loved how my knitting was so completely different from my Mums. She was such a neat knitter, while my squares are a bit loose and wonky. Love how they turned out. 💖
Our Bella bralette teamed with the Nora knickers m Our Bella bralette teamed with the Nora knickers makes a beautiful matching set. Available as a bundle on the website.
Some 💕 for the Tahlia pattern. Have always had Some 💕 for the Tahlia pattern. Have always had a soft spot for this girls design with the cross over pleats at the front and the lovely lace back. Can be made as a top or a dress with pockets. 💖
I’ve been making some colourful fabric door stop I’ve been making some colourful fabric door stops lately. I’ve been using up my decorator fabric scraps, and filling them with 1kg dried chickpeas and wadding. They add some colour, and they have the added bonus of stopping my teenagers from slamming the doors! I’ve made 3 versions, my favourite is the first one 💕
All of my pattern samples in my studio are looking All of my pattern samples in my studio are looking lovely and organised.  Part of my New Years ‘Home Edit’ plan. Anyone love that show too? 💕
More 💕 for the Pandora Pj’s. Cecilia made a g More 💕 for the Pandora Pj’s. Cecilia made a gorgeous Pandora Pj set, and left such lovely feedback on my Etsy store, it made my day!
Follow on Instagram

Popular tags

daydream patterns Ruby wrap skirt girls sewing pattern lingerie sewing bella bralette nora knickers beginner girls pattern underwear pattern brief pattern nora knicker pattern bra straps sophia top wrap skirt pattern wrap skirt Daydream pattern new release stretch knit pattern Sham Shui Po Sewing classes Valentines Day handmade handmade hearts dilly bag make-up bag pattern beginner womens pattern women's skirt pattern Black Friday how to make adjustable straps adjustable bra straps Where to buy lingerie supplies bella bralette pattern lingerie pattern nursing pdf pattern nursing pattern breastfeeding top Ruby women's wrap skirt nursing top darcy dress flower girl dress tahlia top new release tester photos womens sewing pattern women's top patttern beginners sewing pattern maternity top Black Friday sales

Latest from the Blog

Bella / Penelope set
Black Friday sale
Bella bralette
Bella bralette tutorial
Daydream Patterns Pandora Pjs
  • About Daydream Patterns
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Contact
  • Privacy policy

Copyright © 2021 · Adorn theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2021 · daydreampatterns

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.
This site uses cookies: Find out more.