Tilly and the Buttons Skye Sundress

Buy the Skye Sundress sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. 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. The easy-fitting empire waist bodice is gently shaped with pleats under the bust and has a neat bias binding finish on the inside.

The slightly square scoop neckline is designed to cover a bra, with optional bra strap stays for added security. Add the optional faux ties to the straps for an extra touch of whimsy. Choose from mini-, knee- or maxi-length hemlines for the floaty, gathered skirt. And, of course, it has side seam pockets for your ice cream money!

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: 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: 

140 cm (56") wide fabric: Mini length, 1.9 - 2.4 m (2 1/8 - 2 5/8 yd) // Knee length, 2.2 - 2.7 m (2 1/2 - 3 yd) // Maxi length, 2.8 - 3.2 m (3 1/8 - 3 1/2 yd).

115 cm (45") wide fabric: Mini length (sizes 6 - 30 only), 2.2 - 2.5 m (2 1/2 - 2 3/4 yd) // Knee length (sizes 6 - 30 only), 2.4 - 2.8 m (2 5/8 - 3 1/8 yd) // Maxi length (sizes 6 - 26 only), 3 - 3.3 m (3 3/8 - 3 5/8 yd).

Add 0.4 m (1/2 yd) extra fabric if you want to make your own bias binding.

Sizing: UK 6 - 34. Please check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Matching and contrast thread; 3 - 3.5 m (3 1/4 - 3 7/8 yd) of 10-13 mm (3/8"-1/2") wide single fold bias binding OR 0.4 m (1/2 yd) extra fabric (such as lightweight cotton) to make your own; small piece of iron-on interfacing // Optional: 3 m (3 1/4 yd) iron-on seam tape to stabilise neckline and armholes on drapier fabrics; for bra stays, hand sewing needle + 2 small sew-on snaps; 10-13 mm (3/8"-1/2") bias binding maker if making your own binding.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (41 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets).

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