Skye Sundress
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 6-24 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye Sundress
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye sundress sewing pattern size range 16-34 by Tilly and the Buttons
Skye Sundress
Skye Sundress
Skye Sundress
Skye Sundress

Skye Sundress

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PATTERN FORMAT

Reach for this throw-it-on sundress on those sticky, hot summer days when you don’t know what else to wear, or layer it up over a t-shirt as the sun goes down. 

  • Romantic square scoop neckline with bias bound finish
  • Empire waist bodice gently shaped with under-bust pleats
  • Bra strap-friendly coverage, with optional stays
  • Optional faux ties at the shoulders
  • Choice of mini-, knee- or maxi-length hemlines
  • Side seam pockets for your ice cream money!

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginners

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MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Averil is wearing the UK 6-24 range (rainbow stripe maxi and yellow gingham mini dresses) and wears size 1 (UK 6), graded to a size 2 (UK 8) at the hips. Melody is modelling the UK 16-34 range (pink and red flowers knee-length and ocean green maxi dresses) and wears size 11 (UK 26), graded to a size 13 (UK30) at the hips.

                   

                  We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

                  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 and contrast thread
                  • 10-13mm (⅜-½in) wide single fold bias binding: sizes 1-6 – 3m (3¼yd); sizes 7-15 – 3.5m (3⅞yd) OR 0.4m (½yd) extra fabric (such as lightweight cotton) to make your own
                  • Optional: 3m (2⅞yd) iron-on seam tape to stabilise neckline and armholes on drapier fabrics
                  • Small piece of iron-on interfacing
                  • Sewing machine and basic tools (a 10-13mm [⅜-½in] bias binding maker can be helpful)
                  • For optional bra stays: hand sewing needle + 2 x small sew-on snaps

                  Fabric Suggestions

                  Light- to medium-weight fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, seersucker, lighter-weight linen and blends, double gauze, viscose (rayon), lyocell (Tencel), silk or poly crepe de chine.

                  Fabric Requirements

                  140cm (56in) wide

                  Mini-length

                  • sizes 1-8 - 1.9m (2 1/8yd)*
                  • sizes 9-10 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)*
                  • sizes 11-15 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)*

                  Knee-length

                  • sizes 1-8 - 2.2m (2½yd)*
                  • sizes 9-10 - 2.5m (2¾yd)*
                  • sizes 11-15 - 2.7m (3yd)*

                  Maxi-length

                  • sizes 1-8 - 2.8m (3⅛yd)*
                  • sizes 9-10 - 3.1m (3⅜yd)*
                  • sizes 11-15 - 3.2m (3 1/2yd)*

                  115cm (45in) wide

                  Mini-length

                  • sizes 1-3 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)*
                  • sizes 4-11 - 2.5m (2 3/4yd)*
                  • sizes 12-13 - 2.5m (2 3/4yd)*
                  • sizes 14-15 - wider fabric needed

                  Knee-length

                  • sizes 1-3 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)*
                  • sizes 4-11 - 2.8m (3 1/8yd)*
                  • sizes 12-13 - 2.8m (3 1/8yd)*
                  • sizes 14-15 - wider fabric needed

                  Maxi-length

                  • sizes 1-3 - 3m (3 3/8yd)*
                  • sizes 4-11 - 3.3m (3 5/8yd)*
                  • sizes 12-15 - wider fabric needed

                  PDF Pattern Only

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