Fabulous simple dress to make you feel fab

I must admit I was hesitant when the Lotta pattern was first released. Did I really need another dress pattern in my stash? But then beautiful versions of the dress started popping up on Instagram and I caved and bought the pattern.

I’m so glad I did. It’s a fantastic but simple dress that makes you feel great wearing it. It comes together fairly easily and with the elastic channel it feels so comfortable to wear. There is an option to add patch pockets but in the three versions I’ve made so far I’ve left them off. I worry the patch pockets will change the way it looks and make it feel a bit more casual.

It’s a great pattern for beginners and Tilly has nailed it with the instructions as usual. It only takes a few hours to sew up and the only godly bit I found was feeding the elastic through the channel you create. There’s an option for bracelet length sleeves but I’ve chosen the short sleeve here.

The neckline is finished with a facing that sits nicely once it’s been under stitched. I think you can have a lot of fun with this pattern – I chose to colour block it using toe leopard print fabrics. There are two skirt lengths too – with midi length being the option I went for. It’s been a perfect work wear staple and I can see plenty more in my wardrobe in the future!