Tilly and the Buttons Lyra dress
If you want to swoosh around in effortless (and mega comfy) style, then meet Lyra, your new best friend! This ultra-cool shirt dress has an oversized, blousy bodice with bust darts, button front opening, two-piece collar and stand, and, of course, side seam pockets. The gathered skirt can be hemmed just above the knee, or add the midi panel for a trendy tiered look. Choose between short sleeves for easy-breezy summer style or full length billowy sleeves with elasticated cuffs. Wear Lyra loose and floaty, or add an optional narrow tie to cinch you in at the waist. Endlessly versatile, pick a cooling cotton for the heat, cosy needlecord for the winter or a drapey viscose for added swish!
Fabric suggestions
Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics, such as cotton lawn, voile, seersucker, chambray, double gauze, viscose (rayon), Tencel (lyocell), lighter weight needlecord.
Size 0-24
Supplies
- Fabric
- 0.5m interfacing
- Matching thread
- 5 x 12-15mm buttons
- Long sleeve version: your wrist measurement x 2 in 10mm wide elastic, plus two safety pins
- Sewing machine and basic tools
Fabric requirements
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150cm wide |
Knee length |
Short sleeve: 2.4m Long sleeve: 2.6m |
Short sleeve: 2.7m Long sleeve: 3m |
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Midi length |
Short sleeve: 2.9m Long sleeve: 3.1m |
Short sleeve: 3.1m Long sleeve: 3.5m |
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115cm wide |
Knee length |
Short sleeve: 3m Long sleeve: 3.2m |
Short sleeve: 3.3m Long sleeve: 3.7m |
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Midi length |
The midi-length version won’t fit on 115cm wide fabric |