Lyra Dress
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra Dress
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra Dress
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra shirt dress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Lyra Dress
Lyra Dress
Lyra Dress
Lyra Dress

Lyra Dress

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern
Regular price£18.50
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PATTERN FORMAT

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

                  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
                  • 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 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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                  Gemma H
                  Beautiful dress and great pattern instructions

                  I'm fairly new to dressmaking and have only been sewing since January. I've been working my way through TATB patterns and found this one to be a nice stretch challenge for me with some new skills to try (button placket, collar).
                  As always, the instructions and pics guide you through it every step of the way and I had no issues.
                  I made a floaty viscose midi but hope to make a knee length corduroy one next to wear with tights.

                  Hi Gemma, thanks so much for your review! I’m so happy to hear you’re building your skills with our patterns - yay! I hope you enjoy making the corduroy version soon - I can’t wait to see it! Happy sewing! Virginija x

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                  MIRANDA MCDADE
                  Fantastic pattern - tried and true

                  I have made 4 Lyras so far and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. A great pattern that goes together easily. Even though I already have a few of these they all look different - different length, different fabric etc I do a 1 inch FBA for my DD cup and that is the only adjustment I make. Really a timeless pattern that you will use time and time again.

                  C
                  Customer
                  Compliments everyday

                  Fantastic pattern and videos to master fab details - be prepared for lots of compliments : my favourite was “ it looks like xxxxx xxxxx but seems to fit you better 💕💕

                  I’ve made 7! So far!

                  K
                  Karen Halloran
                  Great dress. Wonderful directions!

                  This is a great dress. I made it in a midi length for my daughter in a size 2 - perfect except for the sleeves, which needed to be enlarged. I also made them short and added a hem facing and vent

                  J
                  Janice Tod
                  Love my Lyra

                  Took my time to make the collar as this was a first for me but followed the instructions and it came out great. I didn’t make the skirt as full as this was more flattering for my shape. I am really pleased with my Lyra and have plans to make another one. It is lovely to wear and I received some lovely compliments about it

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