Lyra ~ Tilly and the Buttons pattern

Description

If you want to swoosh around in effortless (and mega comfy) style, then meet Lyra, your new best friend! This ultra-cool shirt dress has an oversized, blousy bodice with bust darts, button front opening, two-piece collar and stand, and, of course, side seam pockets. The gathered skirt can be hemmed just above the knee, or add the midi panel for a trendy tiered look.

Lyra includes Tilly and the Buttons’ award-winning beginner-friendly instructions, with 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 – Improver

SIZE RANGE – UK 6-24 (US 2-20 / EUR 34-52)

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS – Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics, such as cotton lawn, voile, seersucker, chambray, double gauze, viscose (rayon), Tencel (lyocell), lighter weight needlecord.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

150cm wide fabric

MIDI VERSION WITH LONG SLEEVE: Sizes 1-5 – 3.1m (3 3/8yd) Sizes 6-10 – 3.5m (3 7/8yd)

MIDI VERSION WITH SHORT SLEEVE: Sizes 1-5 – 2.9m (3 1/4yd) Sizes 6-10 –3.1m (3 3/8yd)

KNEE-LENGTH VERSION WITH LONG SLEEVE: Sizes 1-5 – 2.6m (2 7/8yd) Sizes 6-10 – 3m (3 3/8yd)

KNEE-LENGTH VERSION WITH SHORT SLEEVE: Sizes 1-5 – 2.4m (2 5/8yd) Sizes 6-10 – 2.7m (3yd)

115cm wide fabric

THE MIDI VERSION DOESN’T FIT ON 115CM WIDE FABRIC

KNEE-LENGTH VERSION WITH LONG SLEEVE: Sizes 1-5 – 3.2m (3 1/2yd) Sizes 6-10 – 3.7m (4 1/8yd)

KNEE-LENGTH VERSION WITH SHORT SLEEVE: Sizes 1-5 – 3m (3 3/8yd) Sizes 6-10 – 3.3m (3 5/8yd)

SUPPLIES 

• Fabric
• 0.5m (5/8yd) interfacing
• Matching thread
• 5 x 12-15mm (1/2-5/8in) buttons
• Long sleeve version: Your wrist measurement x 2 in 10mm (3/8in) wide elastic, plus 2 safety pins
• Sewing machine and basic tools, incl buttonhole foot

We suggest tracing your pattern to preserve your original copy.  You can purchase 120cm wide tracing paper here.