Tilly and the Buttons Billie sweatshirt and dress sewing pattern
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 16-34 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
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Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 6-24 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 6-24 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 6-24 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 6-24 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 6-24 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 16-34 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 16-34 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 16-34 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie Sweatshirt + Dress
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 16-34 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 16-34 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 16-34 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 6-24 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie sweatshirt and dress UK 6-24 sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Billie Sweatshirt + Dress
Billie Sweatshirt + Dress
Billie Sweatshirt + Dress
Billie Sweatshirt + Dress

Billie Sweatshirt + Dress

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern
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Billie is an ultra-comfy sweatshirt or sweater dress that you can whip up in an afternoon. Dress Billie up or down for a meeting, dinner date or Sunday on the sofa. It's a bestseller for a reason!

  • Relaxed shape - not too baggy
  • Classic crew neckline
  • Choice of timeless straight sleeves or dramatic balloon sleeve with deep cuffs
  • Top version sits on the high hip
  • Mini dress version with cutaway pockets finishes 10cm (4in) above the knee

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginner

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

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Marcela is wearing the UK 6-24 range (pink grid print dress, navy and metallic sweatshirt, yellow splodge dress and pale blue sweatshirt) and wears size 4 (UK 12). Sarah is modelling the UK 16-34 range (colour block dress and striped sweatshirt) and wears size 11 (UK 26).

ADD ON - Add a cute shoulder ruffle to your Billie sweater with our FREE PDF pattern download!

                  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

                  BODY MEASUREMENTS
                  SIZE BUST WAIST HIP
                  1
                  UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6
                  76cm
                  (30in)
                  61cm
                  (24in)
                  84cm
                  (33in)
                  2
                  UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8
                  81cm
                  (32in)
                  66cm
                  (26in)
                  89cm
                  (35in)
                  3
                  UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10
                  86.5cm
                  (34in)
                  71cm
                  (28in)
                  94cm
                  (37in)
                  4
                  UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12
                  91.5cm
                  (36in)
                  76cm
                  (30in)
                  99cm
                  (39in)
                  5
                  UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14
                  96.5cm
                  (38in)
                  81cm
                  (32in)
                  104cm
                  (41in)
                  6
                  UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16
                  101.5cm
                  (40in)
                  86.5cm
                  (34in)
                  109cm
                  (43in)
                  7
                  UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18
                  112cm
                  (44in)
                  94cm
                  (37in)
                  114cm
                  (45in)
                  8
                  UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20
                  117cm
                  (46in)
                  99cm
                  (39in)
                  119.5cm
                  (47in)
                  9
                  UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22
                  122cm
                  (48in)
                  104cm
                  (41in)
                  124.5cm
                  (49in)
                  10
                  UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24
                  127cm
                  (50in)
                  109cm
                  (43in)
                  129.5cm
                  (51in)
                  11
                  UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26
                  132cm
                  (52in)
                  114cm
                  (45in)
                  134.5cm
                  (53in)
                  12
                  UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28
                  137cm
                  (54in)
                  119.5cm
                  (47in)
                  139.5cm
                  (55in)
                  13
                  UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30
                  142cm
                  (56in)
                  124.5cm
                  (49in)
                  144.5cm
                  (57in)
                  14
                  UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32
                  147cm
                  (58in)
                  129.5cm
                  (51in)
                  150cm
                  (59in)
                  15
                  UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34
                  152.5cm
                  (60in)
                  134.5cm
                  (53in)
                  155cm
                  (61in)

                  Supplies

                  • Fabric (see below)
                  • Matching thread
                  • Optional: Ribbing (at least 70cm / 27 1/2in wide) for cuffs etc. if main fabric has less than 20% stretch: regular sleeve - 0.7m (3/4yd); balloon sleeve - 0.8m (7/8yd)
                  • Optional: If you’re using a stretchy sweater knit, use 30cm (12in) of 6-9mm (1/4in) wide satin ribbon, clear elastic or stay tape to stabilise the shoulders
                  • Sewing machine or overlocker (serger).
                  • Basic tools, incl. ballpoint machine needle (a walking foot can be helpful if you’re using a regular sewing machine)

                  Fabric Suggestions

                  Sweatshirt fleece, French terry, ponte, double knit, interlock or sweater knit with at least 10% stretch. N.B. You’ll need a sturdy machine to sew the balloon sleeve version in a thick sweatshirting fabric.

                  Fabric Requirements

                  140cm (56in) wide

                  Straight sleeve top:

                  • sizes 1-6 - 1.5m (1 3/4yd)±
                  • sizes 7-10 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 - 2.6m (2 7/8yd)*

                  Balloon sleeve top:

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

                  Straight 3/4 sleeve dress:

                  • sizes 1-6 - 2.1m (2 3/8yd)*
                  • sizes 7-10 - 2.8m (3 1/8yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 - 3.1m (3 3/8yd)*

                  Balloon sleeve dress:

                  • sizes 1-6 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)*
                  • sizes 7-10 - 2.8m (3 1/8yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 - 3.6m (4yd)*

                  115cm (45in) wide

                  Straight sleeve top:

                  • sizes 1-3 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)*
                  • sizes 4-10 - 2.5m (2 3/4yd)*
                  • sizes 11-15 - 3.2m (3 1/2yd)**

                  Balloon sleeve top:

                  • sizes 1-3 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)*
                  • sizes 4-10 - 03m (3 3/8yd)*
                  • sizes 11-15 - 3.4m (3 7/8yd)**

                  Straight 3/4 sleeve dress:

                  • sizes 1-3 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)*
                  • sizes 4-10 - 3.1m (3 3/8yd)*
                  • sizes 11-15 - 3.8m (4 1/8yd)**

                  Balloon sleeve dress:

                  • sizes 1-3 3m (3 3/8yd)*
                  • sizes 4-10 3.7m (4yd)*
                  • sizes 11-15 4m (4 1/4yd)**

                  ±0.2m (1/4yd) less if using separate ribbing for cuffs etc.
                  *0.4m (1/2yd) less if using separate ribbing for cuffs etc.
                  **0.5m (1/2yd) less if using separate ribbing for cuffs etc.

                  Printed or PDF

                  Printed Sewing Pattern

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

                  PDF Sewing Pattern

                  You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download the PDF files. Find out more about digital pattern delivery.

                  Print at at home on either A4 or US Letter paper, or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing. 

                  You will need Adobe Reader to print the pattern to the correct scale (free to download).

                  Customer Reviews

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                  Kay Scully
                  Billie sweatshirt dress

                  Fantastic patten I’ve made 3 of these dresses all in one weekend, easy to follow step by step into, perfect fit and so comfortable to wear

                  Hi Kay, thank you so much for your lovely review! Wow - it sounds like you had such a productive weekend! Batch making is always a great idea, and I’m so glad the instructions made it easy for you to finish them so quickly - yay! Happy sewing! Virginija x

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                  Jill
                  Vibrant Billie sweatshirt dress

                  Love this pattern. Made it in vibrant pink French Terry jersey fabric so not as thick as sweatshirt fabric. Initially I made it with the balloon sleeves but then tried it with the straighter sleeves and much preferred this design on me although I did like the balloon sleeves - just didn't look right on me. Sizing was right and instructions easy to follow.

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                  lorraine paul
                  Super easy project

                  Took up sewing in October attending few lessons with amazing patient girls at local sewing shop. They gave me the confidence to try various things and I nervously bought my first pattern . Tilly and and the Buttons Billy sweatshirt . I carefully read traced cut followed the step by step easy to follow and clear instructions couldn't believe as I saw my garment beginning to come together . Super chuft and proud I'm on my second one for my daughter. I've preordered the mini makes and will be sticking with these patterns feel you can't go wrong and there's help available if you need it which is a fantastic service.

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                  Karen Cannon
                  Billie sweatshirt and dress

                  Another fabulous pattern. Nice clear instructions, and fits a dream. Don't know if I am alone but,Tilly's pattern pictures do not always sell the pattern to me. However, when I start to see the makes on social media _ I'm in!!!

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                  Jenny Barker
                  Billie sweatshirt

                  Love, love, love!
                  This pattern is so easy to follow with its step by step photo instructions and hints and tips too.
                  It is also a quick make that is perfect for this time of year as the weather starts to turn.

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