Tilly and the Buttons Skye Sundress
Reference: TILLYANDTHEBUTTONS-SKYEPATTERN
£17.50SIZE RANGE - UK 6-24 / US 2-20 / EUR 34-52
Reach for this throw-it-on sundress on those sticky, hot summer days when you don’t know what else to wear, or layer it up over a t-shirt as the sun goes down. The easy-fitting empire waist bodice is gently shaped with pleats under the bust and has a neat bias binding finish on the inside.
The slightly square scoop neckline is designed to cover a bra, with optional bra strap stays for added security. Add the optional faux ties to the straps for an extra touch of whimsy. Choose from mini-, knee- or maxi-length hemlines for the floaty, gathered skirt. And, of course, it has side seam pockets for your ice cream money!
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-24 / US 2-20 / EUR 34-52
SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginner
Suggested fabrics: Light- to medium-weight fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, seersucker, lighter-weight linen and blends, double gauze, viscose (rayon), lyocell (Tencel), silk or poly crepe de chine.
Fabric requirements:
Sizes 6 – 24
140 cm (56″) wide fabric:
MINI-LENGTH: Sizes 1-8, 1.9 m (2 1/8 yd)* // Sizes 9-10, 2.3 m (2 1/2 yd)*
KNEE-LENGTH: Sizes 1-8, 2.2 m (2 1/2 yd)* // Sizes 9-10, 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd)*
MAXI-LENGTH: Sizes 1-8, 2.8 m (3 1/8 yd)* // Sizes 9-10, 3.1 m (3 3/8 yd)*
115 cm (45″) wide fabric:
MINI-LENGTH: Sizes 1-3, 2.2 m (2 1/2 yd)* // Sizes 4-10, 2.3 m (2 1/2 yd)*
KNEE-LENGTH: Sizes 1-3, 2.4 m (2 5/8 yd)* // Sizes 4-10, 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd)*
MAXI-LENGTH: Sizes 1-3, 3 m (3 3/8 yd)* // Sizes 4-10, 3.1 m (3 3/8 yd)*
Sizes 16 – 34
140 cm (56″) wide fabric:
MINI-LENGTH: all sizes, 2.4 m (2 5/8 yd)*
KNEE-LENGTH: all sizes 2.7 m (3 yd)*
MAXI-LENGTH: all sizes 3.2 m (3 1/2 yd)*
115 cm (45″) wide fabric:
MINI-LENGTH: Sizes 16 – 30, 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd)* // Sizes 32 – 34 wider fabric is needed
KNEE-LENGTH: Sizes 16 – 30, 2.8 m (3 1/8 yd)* // Sizes 32 – 34 wider fabric is needed
MAXI-LENGTH: Sizes 16 – 26, 3.3 m (3 5/8 yd)* // Sizes 28 – 34 wider fabric is needed
* Add 0.4 m (1/2 yd) extra fabric if you want to make your own bias binding.
Notions: Matching and contrast thread; 2.8 m (3 1/8 yd) to 3.4m (3 7/8 yd) of 10-13 mm (3/8″-1/2″) wide single fold bias binding OR 0.4 m (1/2 yd) extra fabric (such as lightweight cotton) to make your own; small piece of iron-on interfacing // Optional: 2.6 m (2 7/8 yd) – 3.2m (3 1/2 yd) iron-on seam tape to stabilise neckline and armholes on drapier fabrics; for bra stays, hand sewing needle + 2 small sew-on snaps; 10-13 mm (3/8″-1/2″) bias binding maker if making your own binding.
UK 6-24
PATTERN SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
1 (UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34) | 76cm (30in) | 61cm (24in) | 84cm (33in) |
2 (UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36) | 81cm (32in) | 66cm (26in) | 89cm (35in) |
3 (UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38) | 86.5cm (34in) | 71cm (28in) | 94cm (37in) |
4 (UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40) | 91.5cm (36in) | 76cm (30in) | 99cm (39in) |
5 (UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42) | 96.5cm (38in) | 81cm (32in) | 104cm (41in) |
6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44) | 101.5cm (40in) | 86.5cm (34in) | 109cm (43in) |
7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46) | 106.5cm (42in) | 91.5cm (36in) | 114cm (45in) |
8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48) | 112cm (44in) | 96.5cm (38in) | 119.5cm (47in) |
9 (UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50) | 117cm (46in) | 101.5cm (40in) | 124.5cm (49in) |
10 (UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52) | 122cm (48in) | 106.5cm (42in) | 129.5cm (51in) |