Tilly & The Buttons Sewing Pattern - Stevie Top/Dress
£15.50
Sew a simple dress with the help of popular pattern designer, Tilly & The Buttons.
With no darts, zips or set-in sleeves, Stevie is a satisfyingly quick and easy make - yay! Stevie has a modern, boxy fit, with round neckline and kimono sleeves, closing at the back with pretty ties or button loop. Make as a top with cropped hemline that hits the high hip, or above-the-knee dress length, with optional turn-up cuffs and patch pocket. Throw it on with a statement necklace and you're good to go!
Stevie includes jargon-busting instructions, helpful sewing tips, and colour photos showing you each step – making it easy for you to create gorgeous clothes you can be proud to say you made yourself.
Skill Level: Beginners
Fabric Suggestions: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics, such as linen, double gauze, chambray, cotton lawn, viscose (rayon). If you’re a confident stitcher, try a sandwashed silk or crêpe de chine.
Fabric requirements:
Top - Sizes 1-5: 1.2m (1 1/4yd) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 1.7m (1 7⁄8yd) x 115cm (45in) wide;
Top - Sizes 6-8: 1.5m (1 5/8yd) x 150cm (60in) OR 1.7m (1 7/8yd) x 115cm (45in) wide;
Dress - Sizes 1-5: 1.4m (1 1/2yd) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 2.2m (2 1/2yd) x 115cm (45in) wide;
Dress - Sizes 6-8: 2m (2 1/8yd) x 150cm (60in) OR 2.2m (2 1/2yd) x 115cm (45in) wide
You will also need: Matching thread, 0.3m (3/8yd) interfacing (similar weight to your fabric). For button loop version: 1 x 12-18mm (1/2 - 3/4in) button and elasticated hairband
- Produced by Tilly & The Buttons
- 2 designs to make from the pattern
- Full-colour, step-by-step instructions
- Designed for beginners
- Fits measurements from 30-44 inch bust/ 24-38inch waist/ 33-47inch hips (cut according to size required)
Size guide:
PATTERN SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
1 | 76cm (30in) | 61cm (24in) | 84cm (33in) |
2 | 81cm (32in) | 66cm (26in) | 89cm (35in) |
3 | 86.5cm (34in) | 71cm (28in) | 94cm (37in) |
4 | 91.5cm (36in) | 76cm (30in) | 99cm (39in) |
5 | 96.5cm (38in) | 81cm (32in) | 104cm (41in) |
6 | 101.5cm (40in) | 86.5cm (34in) | 109cm (43in) |
7 | 106.5cm (42in) | 91.5cm (36in) | 114cm (45in) |
8 | 112cm (44in) | 96.5cm (38in) | 119.5cm (47in) |