Tilly and the Buttons - Lotta Dress - Sizes UK 6-24

About the Lotta –  Sizes UK 6-24

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.
Lotta 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.

  

The Fabrics

For your Lotta, select 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.

 

The Notions

• For woven fabrics: 0.2m (1/4yd) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
• Your waist measurement in 10mm (3/8in) elastic
• 2 safety pins
• Sewing machine and basic tools

Sizing

This pattern comes in the size range: UK6-24

 

Level of Difficulty

This pattern is rated as ‘Beginners’.