Lotta Dress Pattern (Tilly and the Buttons)

Easy to make, with no fiddly bits, Lotta is a perfect dressmaking project for beginners, or a satisfyingly speedy sew for more experienced stitchers. It has a blousy bodice and flared skirt, cinched in with a narrow elasticated waistline.

Choose between knee-length or midi-length skirt, with grown-on short sleeves or bracelet-length drop shoulder sleeves, with optional deep patch pockets. To make it even more versatile, you can make this dress in either woven fabric or stretchy jersey.

SKILL LEVEL - Beginner

Size range: UK 6-24 / US 2-20 / EUR 34-52 / AUS 6-24

Supplies
Fabric (see below)
Matching thread
For woven fabrics: 0.2m (¼yd) iron-on interfacing (similar
weight to your fabric)
2 safety pins
Your waist measurement in 10mm (?in) elastic
Sewing machine and basic tools

Fabric Suggestions
Light- to medium-weight drapey fabrics such as chambray, viscose (rayon), Tencel (lyocell), double gauze, brushed cotton or crêpe. The short
sleeve version can also be made in less drapey fabrics such as linen, cotton lawn, and seersucker.

More experienced? Try single knit drapey jersey, stretch velvet or light-weight French terry.