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Tilly and the Buttons
Tilly and the Buttons Billie Sweatshirt and Dress
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We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.
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Buy the Billie Sweatshirt and Dress sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Cool, casual and modern, Billie is an ultra-comfy sweatshirt or sweater dress that you can whip up in an afternoon. It has a relaxed shape, crew neckline and classic trim details. Keep it effortless with cuffed straight sleeves, or add some drama with on-trend balloon sleeves and deep cuffs.
Choose between the top length which sits on the high hip, or the mini dress which finishes 10 cm (4") above the knee with gorgeous cutaway pockets. You can dress it up or down, whether you’re wearing Billie for a meeting, dinner date or Sunday on the sofa.
Billie includes Tilly and the Buttons' award-winning beginner-friendly instructions, with colour photos showing you each step – making it easy for you to create gorgeous clothes you can be proud to say you made yourself.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?
Suggested fabrics: Sweatshirt fleece, French terry, ponte, double knit, interlock or sweater knit with at least 10% stretch. Note you’ll need a sturdy machine to sew the balloon sleeve version in a thick sweatshirting fabric.
Fabric requirements: You may need less if using separate ribbing for cuffs, etc.
140 cm (56″) wide fabric: Version 1, 1.5 - 2.6 m (1 3/4 - 2 7/8 yd) // Version 2, 1.8 - 3 m (2 - 3 1/4 yd) // Version 3, 2.1 - 3.1 m (2 3/8 - 3 3/8 yd) // Version 4, 2.3 - 3.6 m (2 1/2 - 4 yd).
115 cm (45″) wide fabric: Version 1, 1.7 - 3.2 m (1 7/8 - 3 1/2 yd) // Version 2, 2.3 - 3.4 m (2 1/2 - 3 7/8 yd) // Version 3, 2.4 - 3.8 m (2 5/8 - 4 1/8 yd) // Version 4, 3 - 4 m (3 3/8 - 4 1/4 yd).
Sizing: UK 6 – 34. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Matching thread; ballpoint machine needle; a walking foot can helpful if you're using a regular sewing machine. If your main fabric has less than 20% stretch, use ribbing (at least 70 cm/27 1/2" wide) for cuffs, etc., 0.7 m (3/4 yd) for regular sleeve or 0.8 m (7/8 yd) for balloon sleeve. If you're using a stretchy sweater knit, use 30 cm (12") of 6-9 mm (1/4") wide satin ribbon, clear elastic or stay tape to stabilise the shoulders.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (54 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets).
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Customer Reviews
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Loving my Billie dress! What a lovely pattern. The paper pattern comes with a great instruction booklet with illustrations in colour so suitable for beginner sewers. I made it in an afternoon! I made my dress longer by a couple of inches but otherwise no alterations to the pattern. I made a cowl from left over fabric which is removable and the fabric is cosy French terry. I’m sure I will get lots of wear out of it and have already made the sweatshirt version!
H
Came together really easily for my second knit garment, I’ve been wearing it on repeat as well! Found the balloon sleeve version worked great in a viscose jersey, so my version was more of a top than a sweater.
K
I made the Billie sweatshirt for myself around Christmas time and was really pleased with the results. My 11 year old daughter also really liked the pattern. I'm reluctant to buy more children's patterns now as she is usually at the top of the size range so it feels like wasting money, if I only get one use out of it. I thought I would try adjusting the Billie pattern and see how it worked out. It turns out it was the perfect pattern to do some simple adjustments with! I basically cut the smallest size for her (having taken her measurements and shortened the front/back and sleeve lengths at the lines marked on the pattern, by 10 inches.
The fabric was from my large scraps stash, so didn't cost any extra and she absolutely loves this dress!
T
I made the Billie Sweatshirt version 2 - the top with balloon sleeves. I absolutely love this pattern and I'm in love with those sleeves! It's a relatively simple sew and can be sewn up in an evening or thereabouts.
The only issue I had was sewing the gathered sleeve end onto the cuff. There was a lot of fabric and my overlocker wasn't happy about cutting that much fabric in one go. My solution was to zigzag the sleeves with the sewing machine, cut off the seam allowance with some fabric scissors and then overlock without using the blades. Bingo!
The instructions are ace. I think the Billie sweatshirt will be a wardrobe staple for me.
Happy sewing xx
s
I like a statement sleeve so I bought the Billie pattern when it came out. I made the bell sleeve top version and I felt swamped by the huge sleeves. Now I love a statement sleeve but these were just too big. So I took a lot of the width out around the cuff to make the sleeve narrower, and the garment more wearable for me. The next issue though was that I felt like I was being strangled - the neckband was too high and too tight. So I took it out, lowered the neckline a bit, and sewed in a new narrower neckband. So after all that I have a top which is fine, but I don't love it. I think if I wanted another statement sleeve top I would make the Somerset from Maven Patterns again instead.
What I would say though is that the pattern instructions are as ever absolutely spot on, and the instructions for gathering and attached the sleeves is excellent, and if I make another Somerset I will use the gathering technique from the Billie rather than following the Somerset pattern instructions and using shirring elastic.
https://sewminigems.wordpress.com/2021/01/03/billie-sweatshirt-with-balloon-sleeves/
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