Tilly and the Buttons Lotta Dress Sewing Pattern, Paper, Multi, UK 6-24

Excellent pattern once again from TaTB. Great instructions.

works very well

Love to his pattern I’ve made the neck wider and I’ve added different skirts to the top pattern brilliant to mix with other patterns for a different skirt!

This is the second dress I have made and it was very easy so pleased with this, Norma

Bought this as a returning sewist. I had purchased some cotton jersey and decided to make a toile and see how the pattern went. Firstly, for a complete beginner having to join a pattern piece could be the initial problem. On a paper pattern this is the first time i have had to do this.I followed the instruction exactly for the neck binding but the neck did not lie flat. I turned it in and handstiched it on the seam and now it is perfect. I think the normal facing method or bias binding would be better.I shortened the bodice as my jersey fabric was thinnish - with a viscose or similar it would probably 'blouse over' ok but my jersey looked better a bit flatter.The hem is the big problem and I think in jersey fabric would prove tricky for a beginner. Better to use a more solid fabric.I used the grown on short sleeve but frankly IF I made this again I will join a piece of hemmed fabric on and then seam up the side and under arm. A lot less faff.So, I do not think this is for a beginner. Did email TATB but no response whatsoever.Beginners, there are easier dual woven/stretch patterns out there. Why made life difficult for yourself?

Great product, cheaper than other places.Instructions look easy to follow

The pattern is easy to follow and brilliant good for beginners