{Please note that some of these links are affiliate links. If you purchase something I have recommended, sewn etc. through those links I will receive a small percentage of compensation. It helps me support my sewing "therapy" and the ability to review and test more patterns.} I’ve been eyeing The Eli Monster’s Patterns for awhile. Really, drooling over them would probably be more accurate. The Eli Monster's style is quite different than most patterns I've seen for sale lately, and for some reason I've just never jumped on The Eli Monster band wagon. I’m happy to say that I’m firmly planted now. The Admiraal is a double breasted dress with a pleated skirt. I fell in love with the double breasted fitted bodice and the shaw collar. It is beautiful and classy with a style you don’t see very often. I think it's important to note right about here just how vital making a muslin (or two...or three) is to achievin