I can't believe I managed to go over a month without making a Tilly and the Buttons pattern; that must be a record for me! I couldn't resist making the Stella set though, as I desperately need more cosy clothes to wear around the house. Here's how it turned out: (In my natural habitat of… Continue reading Super comfy ‘Stella’ set (From TATB Stretch book)
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Flutter sleeve ‘Joni’ dress (From TATB Stretch book)
I've had the Tilly and the Buttons Stretch book for a while now, and I've finally got my act together and made something from it! I found this gorgeous jersey in the fabric shop Like Sew Amazing. I think it's from Art Gallery Fabrics, but I'm not quite sure. Anyway, it's super soft and drapey,… Continue reading Flutter sleeve ‘Joni’ dress (From TATB Stretch book)
Recreating one of Jean Seberg’s outfits
A while ago I made a moodboard for the capsule wardrobe I wanted to make, and photos of Jean Seberg kept coming up. In particular, these ones where she's wearing jeans and a Breton tee... I love the clothes associated with the French New Wave movement (and also with the yé yé music scene of… Continue reading Recreating one of Jean Seberg’s outfits
‘Cleo’ dungaree dress (and what to do if your dungaree buttons go wrong)
You may have noticed I've been a bit obsessed with Tilly and the Buttons patterns lately... What can I say? It's just nice to make something with really straightforward instructions once in a while. Especially as for the last month or so I've been working on a Simplicity 1960s cape (which is almost done- hooray!),… Continue reading ‘Cleo’ dungaree dress (and what to do if your dungaree buttons go wrong)
Pattern Review- ‘Coco’ by Tilly and the Buttons
The Coco pattern is for a super simple stretch dress or top. I made the dress version, and used the contrast yoke pattern hack from this blog post. Here's how it turned out: Coco is one of the fastest patterns I've ever made. It has a really clever construction; the sleeve and side seams are… Continue reading Pattern Review- ‘Coco’ by Tilly and the Buttons
‘Lilou’ dress (Tilly and the Buttons)
Lilou is the final pattern in the book Love At First Stitch, which I've been working through for a couple of months now. The projects get harder as the book progresses so this is the most challenging one, mostly because it's lined (eek!). For the lining I used a cotton lawn, and for the outside I chose a… Continue reading ‘Lilou’ dress (Tilly and the Buttons)
Colour blocked ‘Megan’ Dress (Tilly and the Buttons)
I know I've already reviewed this pattern (read it here), but ever since then I've been dying to make a colour-blocked one in a more drapey fabric. (As you can see, I've completely copied Tilly's idea from the book!) This is the first time I've worked with stretchy fabric (I used a ponte di roma)… Continue reading Colour blocked ‘Megan’ Dress (Tilly and the Buttons)
Tilly and the Buttons Francoise Dress
I love the simplicity of '60s shift dresses, and when I find the perfect pattern I plan on making one for every day of the week! With the 'Françoise' dress by Tilly and the Buttons it seemed I could be onto a winner. It's such a gorgeous design, full of lovely details like the raglan… Continue reading Tilly and the Buttons Francoise Dress
Tilly and the Buttons ‘Megan’ Dress
For my latest garment I made the Megan dress from the book Love at First Stitch by Tilly Walnes. I think it's fantastic that she gets the reader making a proper dress so early on; most beginners' sewing books have heaps of dull projects at the start, which can be really frustrating! I actually made this quite a… Continue reading Tilly and the Buttons ‘Megan’ Dress
Mod A-line skirts
For my second sewing project, I made the Delphine skirt from the book Love At First Stitch, a simple a-line style with an invisible zip at the back. I ended up making two; this is the first: This wonderfully psychedelic fabric had been sitting in my stash for ages, but I finally found the perfect use… Continue reading Mod A-line skirts
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