Fabrics for the Tilly and the Buttons Leah Top and Dress

Tilly and the Buttons latest pattern has been released and it is the perfect addition to your summer sewing wardrobe. This versatile sewing pattern includes a shift top, shift dress, peplum top and tiered midi dress.

One of my favourite details is the optional side ties on the peplum top and tiered dress versions. Side ties have been popping up all over the high street recently, they add a lovely modern detail to the top and dress.

This pattern is aimed at confident beginners, Tilly and the Buttons are known for their very detailed sewing instructions.

I currently don't have this pattern in stock but you can purchase it directly from Tilly's website and get started on sewing one straight away.

I have some beautiful fabrics in stock which would be perfect for sewing this pattern...

Fabric for the Shift Dress Version

If you'd like to sew the shift dress version Tilly suggests a medium weight woven fabric which will hold its shape, for example linen, jacquard, cotton twill or lightweight canvas

Peacock Linen Cotton Blend Fabric

This cotton and linen blend would be perfect for a shift dress. It has a nice amount of weight to it, but is also lovely and breathable to wear on a hot summers day.

Melissa Linen Viscose Fabric in Emerald - Fabric Godmother

Fabrics for the Shift Top, Peplum Top and Tiered Midi Dress

For these versions Tilly suggests a light to medium weight woven fabric such as Viscose (Rayon), Cotton Lawn or Poplin, Seersucker or Double Gauze.

Viscose Fabric (also known as Rayon)

• Lightweight
• Beautiful Drape
• Cool and breathable to wear
• Ideal for floaty garments
• Perfect for sewing the shift top, peplum top or midi dress version

Lyocell is very similar to a viscose fabric too, it is lightweight, floaty and drapes beautifully.

Big Flowers Viscose Fabric in Blues, Browns, Burgundy and Black

Abstract Orange Viscose Fabric

Cotton Seersucker Fabric

• Lightweight and breathable
• Textured puckered finish
• Naturally stands away from the body and is cool to wear
• Holds its shape well
• and it doesn't need to be ironed!
• Perfect for sewing the peplum and tiered dress version

Green Check Cotton Seersucker Fabric

Floral Cotton Seersucker Fabric (Ex Designer)

Cotton Double Gauze Fabric

• Lightweight
• Airy and comfortable to wear
• Soft texture
• Made from 2 layers of gauze which are basted together at regular intervals
• Skims the body without clinging
• Perfect for sewing relaxed Leah tops and the tiered midi dress

Cotton Double Gauze Fabric in Lilac

Cotton Double Gauze Fabric in Pistachio Green

Cotton Lawn Fabric

• Ideal for beginner dressmakers
• Stable and easy to cut and sew
• Lightweight
• Soft and comfortable to wear
• Breathable
• Perfect for sewing the shift top and peplum top

Luna Pima Cotton Lawn Fabric

Tiles Pima Cotton Lawn Fabric in Olive Green

Cotton Poplin Fabric

• Ideal for beginners
• Stable and easy to cut and sew
• Lightweight (slightly heaver than a cotton lawn)
• Breathable
• Holds its shape well
• Perfect for sewing the shift top and peplum top

Paisley Elephants on Polka Dot Cotton Poplin Fabric (Ex Designer)

Zebra Cotton Poplin Fabric