Tilly and the Buttons Romy Top and Dress

Buy the Romy Top and Dress sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Upgrade your casual me-made wardrobe with Romy. The optional back ties or contrast binding add a fun twist to the classic Breton or T-shirt dress. Romy has a modern loose fit and high slash envelope neckline, with a choice of cap, three quarter, or full length sleeves for year-round style. 

Sewing level: Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– 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: Medium weight, low stretch knit fabrics such as jersey or interlock. You could also use ponte for the long sleeve version. Avoid anything too lightweight, drapey or clingy. If you're making the back ties version, avoid anything too bulky. 

Fabric requirements: 

150 cm (60") wide fabric: Version A, 2 m (2 1/4 yd) // Version B, 1 m (1 1/8 yd) // Version C, 1.4 m (1 5/8 yd).

115 cm (45") wide fabric: Version A, 3.3 m (3 3/4 yd) // Version B, 1.7 m (1 7/8 yd) // Version C, 2.2 m (2 1/2 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 20. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Ballpoint needle for your sewing machine // Back ties version: 0.5 m (5/8 yd) of 6-9 mm (1/4"-3/8") clear (swimwear) elastic; sharp all-purpose needle or microtex needle.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (45 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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