Tilly and the Button's Ness Skirt

I hope you can see the purple top stitching thread!  I really got a lot of practice on top stitching with this Tilly and the Button's Ness skirt.  It is also made in the same stretch cotton twill from Mood Fabrics as the Cleo dungaree dress, so it's very stretchy and comfy, and the skirt fits me like a glove. I am wondering if I take away the pockets and do the top stitching in matching...

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Tilly and the Button's Cleo Pinafore / Dungaree Dress

 This is Tilly and the Buttons Cleo pinafore/dungaree dress. I really wanted this to be very simple and not attention seeking, so I chose this stretch midnight cotton twill fabric from Mood Fabrics.  The website says midnight navy, but it's very dark so it looks black. It's very comfy, and it was really easy to make-- except the top stitching part.  I really have to practice top stitching...

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Tilly and the Buttons Stevie Top

After making the Tilly and the Button's Indigo dress in this Liberty Tana Lawn fabric, I had some left over, so I made this Tilly and the Button's Stevie top.  It was really simple make and perfect for scrap busting. Instead of a bow at the back, I decided to put a button so that if I wear a cardigan or a jacket, the ribbon doesn't get in the way.  I tried my best to match up the pattern...

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Tilly and the Buttons Billie Sweatshirt Dress in Two Ways

I made a Billie Sweatshirt dress for my mom a while back in blue organic cotton jersey from Fabricworm.  She loved the design and the fabric so much, she requested a couple more for summer.  This white version with ballerina portraits is perfect for summer.  It's the classic Billie design but just with a couple more inches added for length.  I was really happy with the way...

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Friday Pattern Company's Sagebrush Top in Cloud 9 Rayon

I saw Cath at MadebyCathCraft on Youtube make this Sagebrush top with Organic Cloud 9 fabric, and I had to make the same one!  The fabric is so soft and flowy, and Cath looked great in it, so I tried making one for myself too.  There is a ruffle detail in the middle which didn't come out so clearly in these photos.  I think next time I make it, I have to take the poofy-ness of the sleeves...

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Tilly and the Buttons Indigo Dress in Liberty Tana Lawn

I love everything about this dress!  This Tilly and the Buttons Indigo pattern is in my #makenine2021 list.   It has pockets; it has major swooshy factor; it is loose and comfy; and yet it's neat and tidy up top.  I made it with my always favorite Liberty London Cotton Lawn (Strawberry Thief in Grey), purchased from Duckadilly Fabrics.   I really took the time to...

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Frugal Frocks 2021 Challenge: DIY Shirred Dress

I am participating in this month's #FrugalFrocks2021 Challenge by Frugalisama and The Yorkshire Sew Girl. The challenge is super simple-- sew a dress in March with fabric already in your stash and with a free pattern or by drafting your own pattern.  I chose the latter.   I really wanted to try making a shirred dress (a nod to Hill House Nap dress that seems to be super popular...

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