Swoosh around in effortless style with this on-trend dress. Endlessly versatile, pick a cool cotton for summer, cosy needlecord for winter or drapey viscose for added swish!

• Easy-fitting bodice with bust darts and button front opening
• Classic two-piece collar and stand
• Gathered skirt can be hemmed at the knee or add the midi-length panel for a trendy tiered look
• Choice of short sleeves or full-length billowy sleeves with elasticated cuffs
• Optional narrow tie to cinch the waist
• And, of course, side seam pockets!

Lyra includes Tilly and the Buttons’ award winning, beginner-friendly instructions, with colour photos showing each step – making it easy to create gorgeous clothes you can be proud to say you made yourself.

SKILL LEVEL – Improver

SIZE RANGE – UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS – Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics, such as cotton lawn, voile, seersucker, chambray, double gauze, viscose (rayon), Tencel (lyocell), lighter weight needlecord.

SUPPLIES 

• Fabric
• 0.5m (5/8yd) interfacing
• Matching thread
• 5 x 12-15mm (1/2-5/8in) buttons
• Long sleeve version: Your wrist measurement x 2 in 10mm (3/8in) wide elastic, plus 2 safety pins
• Sewing machine and basic tools, incl buttonhole foot