Tilly and the Buttons Lyra Shirt Dress Pattern $30.95
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!
Easy-fitting bodice with bust darts and button front opening
Classic two-piece collar and stand
Gathered skirt can be hemmed at the knee or add the midi-length panel for a trendy tiered look
Choice of short sleeves or full-length billowy sleeves with elasticated cuffs
Optional narrow tie to cinch the waist
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.
SKILL LEVEL - Improver
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics, such as cotton lawn, voile, seersucker, chambray, double gauze, viscose (rayon), Tencel (lyocell), lighter weight needlecord.
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
