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£17.50
/
Tax included.
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

                  Based on 15 reviews
                  80%
                  (12)
                  13%
                  (2)
                  0%
                  (0)
                  7%
                  (1)
                  0%
                  (0)
                  D
                  Dawn Gomes
                  Lyra

                  Brilliant pattern with straight forward and easy to follow instructions

                  Whoop!

                  H
                  Halimey Raynes
                  I was scared of collars and shirt fronts, no longer thanks to Lyra

                  This patterns step by step instructions and pictures aided me to successfully make the shirt type top of the dress. The skirt instructions are a dream to follow. So far I have made the dress twice, mixing fabric for the sections.

                  So pleased you've enjoyed making our Lyra dress patterns, so much so you made twice, yay! Team Buttons x

                  T
                  Thorunn
                  Fine dress but no layers

                  The dress is a relatively easy to make and came out fine. But what I did not like at all were that the pattern does not have layers and no warning that there are no layers. I also have other patterns by this company that do not have layers. I use a projector for my patterns and not having layers makes it so much harder to see the right lines where they are close like in the neck or on the collar..

                  Hi Thorunn thanks so much for leaving your feedback. Our PDF patterns are not layered and although it is something that a couple of customers have asked for its not something we can factor in to our production process yet. We want to break down as many barriers to sewing as we can and adding layers is on the wish list. Kate x

                  K
                  Kristin
                  Another love

                  After going back and forward regarding the question "do I need another shirt dress?", I decided that "yes, I do" and bought the Lyra dress this November. And I do not regret it! As with all TATB dresses, there is little I have to do regarding fitting the pattern to my body, only shortening the bodice (as my upper body is 3 cm shorter than regular size 2). I decided to make my first Lyra in a pink baby cord for a casual look. I was drawn to the two-tier look of the midi dress, but wanted the knee-length version, due to the choice of fabric. Using the lengthen and shorting lines in the pattern, I shortened the skirt pattern piece by half, and the midi skirt pattern piece so that the length was equal to the skirt pattern piece (remembering seam allowence). My hack turned out perfect for the fabric, and I just love the look. I also want to applaud the instruction notion stating to try on the bodice before placing the final button holes to make sure there is no gaping across the chest. So important. I have already bought a second fabric to make a regular Lyra midi-dress! I can't wait to see how it will turn out.

                  Yay Kristin! Wow your Lyra hack is inspired. Thank you so much for sharing this. We can't wait to see your other Lyra's please share on our social channels by using the hashtag #SewingLyra. Team Buttons x

                  J
                  J Carpenter
                  Was nervous to start this, but was easy to follow!

                  Having never made a dress with buttons, let alone a collar I was pleasantly surprised in how easy the instructions were to follow! Somehow I ended up with a beautiful dress and the collar wasnt so scary and the buttons not at all wonky thanks to excellent pattern marking!

                  Yay! This is such a lovely message, thank you. We try our best to break down those seemingly complicated processes into bite-size steps. Plus we have lots of extra pattern support resources on our blog too. So pleased you've enjoyed your Lyra sewing experience. Team Buttons x

                  do you need some help with your sewing project?

                  we've got you!

                  EXTRA PATTERN SUPPORT