Tilly and the Buttons - Coco

Fill your wardrobe with classic Breton tops, cosy knit dresses and sixties-style funnel necks – all from the same pattern! Quick and easy to make, this iconic pattern is a perfect introduction to sewing with low stretch knit fabrics. Oh la la...

• Choice of chic boat neckline or funnel roll neck

• Optional patch pockets - because who doesn't love pockets?

• Three sleeve styles - full length, three-quarter length, with or without rolled cuffs

• Choice of top or dress length

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginners

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

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Medium weight knit fabric with very little stretch. Look out for interlock knit, double knit, ponte di roma, or feel the fabric to check it’s not too fine or stretchy.

SUPPLIES

• Fabric: - Dress with funnel neck + cuffs - 2.3m x 150cm wide (2 1/2 yards x 60in) OR 3m x 115cm wide (3 1/4 yards x 45in)
  - Plain dress - 2m (2¼ yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 2.7m (3 yards) x 115cm (45in) wide
  - Top with funnel neck + cuffs – 1.8m (2 yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 2.7m (3 yards) x 115cm (45in) wide
  - Plain top – 1.5m (1¾ yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 2.2m (2½ yards) x 115cm (45in) wide

• Matching thread

• Ribbon or stay tape - 30cm (12in) x 6-8mm (1/4in) wide

• Stretch or ballpoint needle for your sewing machine

• Sewing machine and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are useful)