Tilly and the Buttons Lyra Dress Pattern

The Tilly and the Buttons Lyra Dress is a beautifully versatile shirt-style dress sewing pattern with a flattering V-neck bodice, gathered skirt and optional sleeves. Swoosh around in effortless style with this on-trend dress. Endlessly versatile, pick 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 Choice of short sleeves or full-length billowy sleeves with elasticated cuffs Gathered skirt can be hemmed at the knee or add the midi-length panel for a trendy tiered look Optional narrow tie to cinch the waist And of course, side seam pockets! Why buy from Bamber Sewing Machines? ✔ Established family business since 1946✔ UK stock – fast dispatch✔ Free delivery on orders over £49✔ Friendly telephone advice available   Body Measurements (Lyra Dress) Use high bust to choose your size if you’re between sizes. Lyra Size UK High Bust Bust Waist Hip 1 6 71cm (28in) 76cm (30in) 61cm (24in) 84cm (33in) 2 8 76cm (30in) 81cm (32in) 66cm (26in) 89cm (35in) 3 10 81.5cm (32in) 86.5cm (34in) 71cm (28in) 94cm (37in) 4 12 86.5cm (34in) 91.5cm (36in) 76cm (30in) 99cm (39in) 5 14 91.5cm (36in) 96.5cm (38in) 81cm (32in) 104cm (41in) 6 16 96.5cm (38in) 101.5cm (40in) 86.5cm (34in) 109cm (43in) 7 18 101.5cm (40in) 112cm (44in) 94cm (37in) 114cm (45in) 8 20 106.5cm (42in) 117cm (46in) 99cm (39in) 119.5cm (47in) 9 22 112cm (44in) 122cm (48in) 104cm (41in) 124.5cm (49in) 10 24 117cm (46in) 127cm (50in) 109cm (43in) 129.5cm (51in) 11 26 122cm (48in) 132cm (52in) 114cm (45in) 134.5cm (53in) 12 28 127cm (50in) 137cm (54in) 119.5cm (47in) 139.5cm (55in) 13 30 132cm (52in) 142cm (56in) 124.5cm (49in) 144.5cm (57in) 14 32 137cm (54in) 147cm (58in) 129.5cm (51in) 150cm (59in) 15 34 142cm (56in) 152.5cm (60in) 134.5cm (53in) 155cm (61in) SKILL LEVEL – Improver Fabric Requirements – Lyra Dress Fabric suggestions Light to medium-weight woven fabrics such as: Cotton lawn Voile Seersucker Chambray Double gauze Viscose (rayon) Tencel (lyocell) Lightweight needlecord Fabric quantities (140cm / 56in wide fabric) Knee length short sleeves Sizes 1–6: 2.6m (2¾yd) Sizes 7–10: 3m (3¼yd) Sizes 11–15: 3.2m (3½yd) Knee length long sleeves Sizes 1–6: 2.8m (3yd) Sizes 7–10: 3.3m (3½yd) Sizes 11–15: 3.5m (3¾yd) Midi length short sleeves Sizes 1–6: 3.2m (3½yd) Sizes 7–10: 3.8m (4yd) Sizes 11–15: 4.1m (4½yd) Midi length long sleeves Sizes 1–6: 3.6m (4yd) Sizes 7–10: 4.3m (4¾yd) Sizes 11–15: 4.4m (4¾yd) Fabric quantities (115cm / 45in wide fabric) Knee length short sleeves Sizes 1–6: 3m (3¼yd) Sizes 7–10: 3.4m (3¾yd) Sizes 11–15: 3.8m (4¼yd) Knee length long sleeves Sizes 1–6: 3.2m (3½yd) Sizes 7–10: 3.7m (4yd) Sizes 11–15: 4.1m (4½yd) Midi length short sleeves Sizes 1–6: 3.8m (4yd) Sizes 7–10: 4.3m (4¾yd) Sizes 11–15: 4.6m (5yd) Midi length long sleeves Sizes 1–6: 4.1m (4½yd) Sizes 7–10: 4.6m (5yd) Sizes 11–15: 4.9m (5¼yd)