Pattern and Instructions: The Anni Bodice
Thank you so much for your patience with this one! This pattern first started when we hacked the Aurora Bodice to have a square neckline for the Ingrid Skirt photo shoot, in homage to the polka dot dress that Joan Crawford wore in The Bride Wore Red (1937).
I fell in love with this style and kept refining the design, resulting in the Anni Bodice (named after Joan’s character in the movie).
This fully-lined, double-darted bodice showcases a square neckline and features two sleeve lengths (but it can be made sleeveless as well!). Paired with any of the Stanwyck-series skirts, it’s perfect as a day dress for all seasons. I can’t wait to see what you make!
Someone asked in yesterday's Crowdcast what the difference is between Anni and the Night and Day Dress. The Anni Bodice has a wider, deeper neckline and the darts are positioned differently on the bodice, creating a slightly more projected bust shape. Also, the sleeves are slightly more fitted on Anni than on the Night and Day.
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (25)
I'm very late to the party, but can someone point me in the right direction for how to sew the darts on the front of the bodice? I can't find a tutorial for this and YouTube is not helping! I appreciate it!!! Thanks!
Hello! The pattern instructions reference pairing the bodice with the "Stanwyck Skirt" but when I search this patreon for that pattern, the skirt isn't coming up. Can you share a link to the exact pattern page? Thank you!
The Stanwyck Skirt isn't a Patreon pattern, but you can find it here: https://charmpatterns.com/shop/stanwyck-skirt/
Been waiting excited for this one
Wow. Worth the wait!
I'm glad that Stanwyck is getting some more love 🩷 such a great skirt getting even more options.
Oh my goodness!!! WOW!!! Never feel like you have to rush anything, take your time, we are all here for you!! AND Your fabulous, super fabulous amazing absolutely wonderful team of people that are beyond!!! ♥️🎉♥️🎉♥️🎉♥️🎉♥️
It’s beautiful!! Thank you for this, love the square neckline. And no worries - life happens, just glad that it’s over and the Charm team made it through. Sending hugs and good vibes for you all.
Gorgeous! I’ve been wanting to re-fit the Aurora bodice so know I can re-fit a scoop & a square neckline! This will be so great making use of border print fabric around the neckline too 💖
This is a gorgeous and versatile bodice, and it was totally worth the wait! Thank you for such outstanding communication, Team Gertie - life happens, and delays are totally understandable when we know to expect them. You guys rock!
Where did you get that polka dot fabric though? It's so pretty and dainty and swishy!
I needed something good today. Perfect timing. Now to print it out tonight!
Muchísimas gracias desde España
oh thank you. i love it so much.
Neckline question: I love the neckline shape, but do you think raising it a bit higher to be more modest would be OK? Or would it mess with the dart placement? Thank you for reading/ considering my question! 😊😊😊
I don't think it would be a problem at all! But, of course, I'm going to recommend you sew a muslin first! 😘
Thanks Gertie! I have to tell you when I wear your pattern designs out, I ALWAYS get so many compliments! Can't wait to make this up
Are the sleeves interchangeable with the Aurora bodice? I have been wondering since you had originally said you changed the neckline from that one.
I can’t wait to try it! I had a ton of fitting issues with the Night and Day square neck bodice so here’s hoping this one might be a little easier.
Anni+Stanwyck is definitely doing a great 18th Century bounding dress
Love!
fantastic 😍
The dress is giving french restistance in "allo allo"
I was thinking Monica Bellucci in Malena, but I suppose it’s the same era, so it’s OK.
Lovvvvvve!