Tilly and The Buttons, Coco Top and Dress

BRETON CHIC, DIY STYLE

Now in UK sizes 6-24!

Fill your wardrobe with classic Breton tops, cosy knit dresses and sixties-style funnel necks – all from the same pattern! Inside you’ll find a step-by-step photo guide to making Coco on a regular sewing machine (no overlocker or serger required). Choose from top or dress length, boat neckline or funnel roll neck, long or three quarter sleeves with optional rolled cuffs and patch pockets.

This easy-to-use sewing pattern will take you through the steps to making the Coco top or dress, with jargon-busting instructions and photos showing you how to sew each part.

PRINTED PATTERN - You’ll receive a gorgeous printed package in the post containing full scale pattern sheets and a colour photo booklet to guide you through the steps. Alternatively you can order the digital version to print and assemble at home, or have the copy shop A0 option printed.

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginners

BONUS TUTORIALS - Follow the detailed Coco sewalong on the blog for extra guidance and design variations. For help sewing knit fabrics on a regular sewing machine, sign up to our online workshop, Learn to Sew Jersey Tops.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Medium weight knit fabric with very little stretch. Look out for interlock knit, double knit, ponte di roma, or feel the fabric to check it’s not too fine or stretchy.

SUPPLIES

• Fabric (see below)
• Matching thread
• Ribbon or stay tape – 30cm (12in) x 6-8mm (1/4 in) wide
• Stretch or ballpoint needle for your sewing machine
• Sewing machine and basic tools