Lyra dress pattern by Tilly and the buttons

Swoosh around in effortless style with this on-trend dress. Endlessly versatile, pick cool cotton for summer, cosy needlecord for winter or drapey viscose for added swish!

• Easy-fitting bodice with bust darts and button front opening

• Classic two-piece collar and stand

• Choice of short sleeves or full-length billowy sleeves with elasticated cuffs

• Gathered skirt can be hemmed at the knee or add the midi-length panel for a trendy tiered look

• Optional narrow tie to cinch the waist

• And of course, side seam pockets!

SKILL LEVEL - Improver

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra Lyra sewing help? See our FREE tutorials!

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Marcela is wearing the UK 6-24 range (turquoise, multi and blue needlecord dresses) and wears size 4 (UK 12). Sarah is modelling the UK 16-34 range (blue and white dotty dresses) and wears size 11 (UK 26).

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

• 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

Printed Sewing Pattern

You will receive a gorgeous printed package containing full-scale pattern sheets and a colour booklet with step-by-step instructions.