Tilly and the Buttons Zadie Dress

Buy the Zadie Dress sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Love sewing knits? Take it up a notch with the cleverly constructed Zadie Dress! The striking diagonal seams conceal practical in-seam pockets. The fitted bodice has a round neckline and empire waistline. It flares out into a knee length, semi-pleated skirt that’s great for swishing. Choose from cap, three-quarter or full length raglan sleeves.

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 stretch knit fabrics such as ponte di roma, double knit, interlock, jersey. Check the fabric can be stretched crosswise at least 20% wider than its original width, and that it pings back down to size after stretching.

Fabric requirements: 

Long or 3/4 sleeve: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.8 m (3 yd).

Cap sleeve: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.1 m (2 3/8 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.3 m (2 1/2 yd).

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

Notions: 0.9 m (1 yd) of 6-8 mm (1/4") stay tape, clear elastic, ribbon or strips of knit interfacing; ballpoint or stretch needle for your sewing machine.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (35 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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