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!
Skye includes Tilly and the Buttons' award-winning beginner-friendly instructions, with colour photos showing you each step – making it easy for you to create gorgeous clothes you can be proud to say you made yourself.
 
 
SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginner
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-24 (US 2-20 / EUR 34-52)
 
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - 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
140cm wide fabric 
MINI-LENGTH: Sizes 1-8 – 1.9m (2 1/8yd)* Sizes 9-10 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)* 
KNEE-LENGTH: Sizes 1-8 – 2.2m (2 1/2yd)*Sizes 9-10 - 2.5m (2 3/4yd)* 
MAXI-LENGTH: Sizes 1-8 – 2.8m (3 1/8yd)* Sizes 9-10 - 3.1m (3 3/8yd)*
115cm wide fabric 
MINI-LENGTH: Sizes 1-3 – 2.2m (2 1/2yd)* Sizes 4-10 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)* 
KNEE-LENGTH: Sizes 1-3 – 2.4m (2 5/8yd)* Sizes 4-10 - 2.5m (2 3/4yd)* 
MAXI-LENGTH: Sizes 1-3 – 3m (3 3/8yd)* Sizes 4-10 - 3.1m (3 3/8yd)*
*Add 0.4m (1/2yd) extra fabric if you want to make your own bias binding 
 
SUPPLIES
Fabric
Matching and contrast thread
8m (3 1/8yd) x 10-13mm (3/8-1/2in) wide single fold bias binding OR 0.4m (1/2yd) extra fabric (such as lightweight cotton) to make your own
Optional: 2.6m (2 7/8yd) iron-on seam tape
Small piece of iron-on interfacing
Sewing machine and basic tools (a 10-13mm [3/8-1/2in] bias binding maker can be helpful)
For optional bra stays: hand sewing needle + 2 x small sew-on snaps
 
SIZES (body measurements)
PATTERN SIZE
BUST
WAIST
HIP
1 (UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34)
76cm (30in)
61cm (24in)
84cm (33in)
2 (UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36)
81cm (32in)
66cm (26in)
89cm (35in)
3 (UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38)
86.5cm (34in)
71cm (28in)
94cm (37in)
4 (UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40)
91.5cm (36in)
76cm (30in)
99cm (39in)
5 (UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42)
96.5cm (38in)
81cm (32in)
104cm (41in)
6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44)
101.5cm (40in)
86.5cm (34in)
109cm (43in)
7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46)
106.5cm (42in)
91.5cm (36in)
114cm (45in)
8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48)
112cm (44in)
96.5cm (38in)
119.5cm (47in)
9 (UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50)
117cm (46in)
101.5cm (40in)
124.5cm (49in)
10 (UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52)
122cm (48in)
106.5cm (42in)
129.5cm (51in)