Tilly and the Buttons Billie Sweatshirt and Dress Pattern $30.95
Billie is an ultra-comfy sweatshirt or sweater dress that you can whip up in an afternoon. Dress Billie up or down for a meeting, dinner date or Sunday on the sofa. It's a bestseller for a reason!
Relaxed shape - not too baggy
Classic crew neckline
Choice of timeless straight sleeves or dramatic balloon sleeve with deep cuffs
Top version sits on the high hip
Mini dress version with cutaway pockets finishes 10cm (4in) above the knee
SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginner
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Sweatshirt fleece, French terry, ponte roma, double knit, interlock or sweater knit with at least 10% stretch.
SUPPLIES
Fabric
Optional: Ribbing for cuffs etc, if main fabric has less than 20% stretch: regular sleeve – 0.6m (5/8yd); balloon sleeve – 0.7m (3/4yd)
Matching thread
Optional: For stretchy sweater knits, stabilise shoulders with 30cm (12in) of 6-9mm (1/4in) wide satin ribbon
Sewing machine OR overlocker (serger), plus basic tools, incl ballpoint machine needle
