Swoosh around in effortless style with this on-trend dress. Endlessly versatile, pick a cool cotton for summer, cosy needlecord for winter or drapey viscose for added swish! This patterns features an easy-fitting bodice with bust darts and button front opening. It has a classic two-piece collar and stand with a gathered skirt with two length options. There are two sleeve options: short sleeves or a full-length billowy sleeves with elasticated cuffs and of course side seam pockets!
Lyra includes Tilly and the Buttons’ award winning, beginner-friendly instructions, with colour photos showing each step – making it easy to create gorgeous clothes you can be proud to say you made yourself.
Yardage Requirements: 2.875 – 5.375 yards. Please see chart for details.
Skill Level: Improver
Size Range: UK 6-34 (drafted for a 30″ – 60″ bust). Please see chart for details.
Fabric Recommendations: Lightweight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, voile, seersucker, viscose (rayon) or crêpe.
Notions: Five 1/2″-5/8″ buttons, 5/8 yard of 3/8″ wide elastic for the long sleeve version.
Interfacing: 5/8 yard interfacing.