Tilly and the Buttons - Stevie Dress & Top Size 6 to 34

With no darts, zips or set-in sleeves, Stevie is a satisfyingly quick and easy make. Perfect for beginners, it's no wonder Stevie is one of our bestselling patterns. Throw it on with a statement necklace and you're good to go!

Modern, boxy fit, with easy-peasy grown-on sleeves
Round neckline with choice of pretty tie or button loop at the back
Make it as a top with a high hip hemline, or above-the-knee tunic dress
Optional patch pocket and turn up cuffs

SKILL LEVEL - Beginners

MODEL SIZES - Zeena (pink and blue dresses) wears size 3 (UK 10) graded to size 2 (UK 8) at the hips; Alexandra (black top) wears size 6 (UK 16) at the bust and waist graded to size 7 at the hips (UK 18). Bethany (check top) is wearing a size 12 (UK 28).

Sewing pattern sizes are labelled with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Use the body measurements to determine your size.

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

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