Tilly and the Buttons - Stevie

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 grown-on 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

SUPPLIES

• Fabric (see below)
• Matching thread
• 0.4m (1/2yd) interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
• For button loop version: 1 x 12-18mm (½–¾in) button and elasticated hairband
• Sewing machine and basic tools

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

140CM (56IN) WIDE

Top version:

• sizes 1-5 - 1.1m (1 1/4yd)
• sizes 6-10 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 1.8m (2yd) 

Dress version:

• sizes 1-5 - 1.4m (1 5/8yd)
• sizes 6-10 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)

115CM (45IN) WIDE

Top version:

• sizes 1-5 - 1.8m (2yd)
• sizes 6-10 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)

Dress version:

• sizes 1-5 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
• sizes 6-10 - 2.5m (2 3/4yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 2.8m (3 1/8yd)

SIZE RANGE: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34