TILLY AND THE BUTTONS

BILLIE SWEATSHIRT AND DRESS PATTERN

£18.50

Billie is an ultra-comfy sweatshirt or sweater dress that you can whip up in an afternoon. Dress Billie up or down for a meeting, dinner date or Sunday on the sofa. So cute and comfy, It's a bestseller for a reason!

  • Relaxed shape - not too baggy
  • Classic crew neckline
  • Choice of timeless straight sleeves or dramatic balloon sleeve with deep cuffs
  • Top version sits on the high hip
  • Mini dress version with cutaway pockets finishes 10cm (4in) above the knee

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginner

SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Sweatshirt fleece, French terry, ponte roma, double knit, interlock or sweater knit with at least 10% stretch.

SUPPLIES 

  • Fabric
  • Optional: Ribbing for cuffs etc, if main fabric has less than 20% stretch: regular sleeve – 0.6m (5/8yd); balloon sleeve – 0.7m (3/4yd)
  • Matching thread
  • Optional: For stretchy sweater knits, stabilise shoulders with 30cm (12in) of 6-9mm (1/4in) wide satin ribbon
  • Sewing machine OR overlocker (serger), plus basic tools, incl ballpoint machine needle