Lotta dress sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons

Lotta Dress

Name: Lotta Dress
Brand: Tilly and the Buttons
SKU: 1031
Price: 16.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern

£16.50

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PATTERN FORMAT

Printed Sewing Pattern

PDF Sewing Pattern

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Easy to make, with no fiddly bits, Lotta is a perfect dressmaking project for beginners, or a satisfyingly speedy sew for more experienced stitchers. It has a blousy bodice and flared skirt, cinched in with a narrow elasticated waistline.

Choose between knee-length or midi-length skirt, with grown-on short sleeves or bracelet-length drop shoulder sleeves, with optional deep patch pockets. To make it even more versatile, you can make this dress in either woven fabric or stretchy jersey.

ONLINE WORKSHOP - Want to start making your own clothes? Done some sewing in the past and want to brush up on your skills? Sign up for our online video workshop, Sew an Easy Dress! Choose from a printed or digital version of the pattern included in the course materials.

SKILL LEVEL - Beginners

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Selena (teal splodge dress and black handprint jersey dress) wears a size 8 (UK 20), Alice (coral dress and mustard leopard print dress) wears a size 3 (UK 10)

Size range: UK 6-24 / US 2-20 / EUR 34-52 / AUS 6-24

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 12	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	106.5cm (42in)	91.5cm (36in)	114cm (45in)
8 UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20	112cm (44in)	96.5cm (38in)	119.5cm (47in)
9 UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22	117cm (46in)	101.5cm (40in)	124.5cm (49in)
10 UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24	122cm (48in)	106.5cm (42in)	129.5cm (51in)

Check the sewing pattern size range before buying.

Supplies

Fabric (see below)
Matching thread
For woven fabrics: 0.2m (¼yd) iron-on interfacing (similar
weight to your fabric)
2 safety pins
Your waist measurement in 10mm (⅜in) elastic
Sewing machine and basic tools

Fabric Suggestions

Light- to medium-weight drapey fabrics such as chambray, viscose (rayon), Tencel (lyocell), double gauze, brushed cotton or crêpe. The short
sleeve version can also be made in less drapey fabrics such as linen, cotton lawn, and seersucker.

More experienced? Try single knit drapey jersey, stretch velvet or light-weight French terry.

Fabric Requirements

150CM (60IN) WIDE

Knee-length:

All sizes – 2.5m (2 3/4yd)

Midi-length:

All sizes – 2.8m (3 1/8yd)

All sizes of the knee-length dress and sizes 1-6 of the midi-length dress will also fit on 140cm (56in) wide fabric. Sizes 7-8 of the midi-length dress will
fit on 145cm (58in) wide fabric.

115CM (45IN) WIDE

Knee-length + bracelet-length sleeves:

sizes 1-4 – 2.9m (3 1/4yd)
sizes 5-10 – wider fabric needed

Knee-length + short sleeves:

sizes 1-4 – 2.5m (2 3/4yd)
sizes 5-10 – wider fabric needed

Midi-length:

All sizes – 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).

GET INSPIRED #SewingLotta

easy pattern

I have a few Tilly patterns and I love them. I have only cut out this one to size and I like that I can adjust it to fit, size 5. I am 4"10 and 75 yrs old and have a full bust. This pattern will be easy to wear and forgiving! I haven't cut out the fabric yet but I intend using a colourful patterned heavy viscose from Pound Fabrics. I think I could lengthen the bodice to make a simple top too.
I have lost count of how many times I have made the Orla top, sometimes lengthening it to a tunic or dress. It's getting dogeared now!
Incidentally I have been sewing since a small child and I would rate Tilly patterns the best ever. Thank you Tilly.

Hi Janet, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you love our patterns and find them so versatile and easy to adjust. It’s wonderful to know that the Orla top has become a staple in your wardrobe over the years.
We can't wait to see how your colorful viscose creation turns out. Thanks for making our patterns a part of your sewing journey. Your kind words mean a lot to us! Happy sewing, Virginija

EXCELLENT PATTERN.

EASY TO FOLLOW IT IS A PLEASURE TO MAKE THIS DRESS ALREADY ON THE THIRD ONE THIS TIME WITH LONG SLEEVES.

A Pleasure

Very efficient delivery. A wonderful pattern, easy to follow with good advice. Sizes work very well too

Love this pattern!! ❤️❤️

Great pattern, easy and good step by step guidance . quick delivery

Newly Addicted

Bought the paper pattern and I'm so happy with it. Such good quality paper and the instructions are great. I have literally made 3 over the last 30 days! Can't recommend it enough for beginners to dressmaking like myself.

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