Tilly and the Buttons - Lyra

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!

Lyra includes Tilly and the Buttons' award-winning beginner-friendly instructions, with colour photos showing you each step – making it easy for you to create gorgeous clothes you can be proud to say you made yourself.

SKILL LEVEL - Improver

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

SUPPLIES

• Fabric – see below
• 0.5m (5/8yd) interfacing
• Matching thread
• 5 x 12-15mm (1/2-5/8in) buttons
• Long sleeve version: 0.5m (5/8yd) x 10mm (3/8in) wide elastic, plus 2 safety pins
• Sewing machine and basic tools, incl buttonhole foot

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

Lightweight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, voile, seersucker, viscose (rayon) or crêpe.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

140CM (56IN) WIDE

Blouse + elbow-length sleeve version:

• sizes 1-10 - 1.6m (1¾yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 2.1m (2⅜yd)

Blouse + full-length sleeve version:

• sizes 1-10 - 1.9m (2⅛yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 2.7m (3yd)

Dress + elbow-length sleeve version:

• sizes 1-10 - 2.8m (3⅛yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 3.3m (3⅝yd)

Dress + full-length sleeve version:

• sizes 1-10 - 3.1m (3⅜yd)
• sizes 11-15 - 3.9m (4¼yd)

115CM (45IN) WIDE

Blouse + elbow-length sleeve version:

• sizes 1-12 - 2.2m (2½yd)
• sizes 13-15 - wider fabric needed

Blouse + full-length sleeve version:

• sizes 1-12 - 2.8m (3⅛yd)
• sizes 13-15 - wider fabric needed

Dress + elbow-length sleeve version:

• sizes 1-12 - 3.4m (3⅞yd)
• sizes 13-15 - wider fabric needed

Dress + full-length sleeve version:

• sizes 1-12 - 4m (4¼yd)
• sizes 13-15 - wider fabric needed

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