Ella is an elegant dress with pleats on the front and back skirts and the sleeves. It has a boat neck accentuated by a high yoke that is slightly curved. The dress buttons down the back and the hem is finished with a single tuck. It may be made sleeveless or with three quarter length sleeves. It is trimmed in a lace edging by crocheting into entredeux. Included are embroidery designs and instructions for crocheting into entredeux. French laces or piping may be substituted for the crocheted lace.