Tilly and the Buttons - Cleo

One of their most popular patterns, Cleo is easy to make and oh so comfortable to wear. Make it dungaree-style with buckles or as a pinafore with buttons, with mini- or knee-length hem, optional centre front split, choice of patch pockets and contrast topstitching. Wear Cleo year round, over a Breton top in the summer or with a roll neck and snuggly tights in winter. Flattering on different shapes, once you try it, you'll wonder how you lived without a dungaree dress!

This easy-to-use sewing pattern will take you through the steps to making the Cleo dungaree dress, with jargon-busting instructions and photos showing you how to sew each part.

SKILL LEVEL - Beginners

SUPPLIES

• Fabric (see below)
• Matching thread
• 0.5m (5⁄8yd) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
• Dungaree version: 2 x dungaree buckles and no-sew jeans buttons sizes 0-6: 30-35mm [1¼-1½in] wide sizes 7-15: 40-45mm [1 5/8in–1¾in] wide
• Button version: 2 x 15-20mm (5/8–3/4in) buttons and buttonhole foot for your sewing machine
• Optional: Contrast colour topstitch thread and topstitch needle
• Sewing machine and basic tools

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

Heavy or medium weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as denim, corduroy, cotton drill, gabardine, canvas, wool.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

140CM (56IN) WIDE

Mini length:

• sizes 0-6 - 1.3m (1 1/2yd)
• sizes 7-10 - 1.8m (2yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

Knee length:

• sizes 0-6 - 1.4m (1 5/8 yd)
• sizes 7-10 - 2m (2 1/4 yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 2.3m (2 1/2 yd)

115CM (45IN) WIDE

Mini length:

• sizes 0-6 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
• sizes 7-10 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)

Knee length:

• sizes 0-6 - 2m (2 1/4 yd)
• sizes 7-10 - 2.3m (2 1/2 yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 2.3m (2 1/2 yd)

SIZE RANGE: UK 4-34 / US 0-30 / EUR 32-62 / AUS 4-34