Tilly and the Buttons : Coco Top and Dress Pattern
Fill your wardrobe with classic Breton tops, cosy knit dresses and sixties-style funnel necks – all from the same pattern! Quick and easy to make, this iconic pattern is a perfect introduction to sewing with low stretch knit fabrics. Oh la la...
- Choice of chic boat neckline or funnel roll neck
- Optional patch pockets - because who doesn't love pockets?
- Three sleeve styles - full length, three-quarter length, with or without rolled cuffs
- Choice of top or dress length
SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginner
PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra Coco sewing help? See our FREE tutorials!
We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.
Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
| BODY MEASUREMENTS | |||
| SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
|
1 UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6 |
76cm (30in) |
61cm (24in) |
84cm (33in) |
|
2 UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8 |
81cm (32in) |
66cm (26in) |
89cm (35in) |
|
3 UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10 |
86.5cm (34in) |
71cm (28in) |
94cm (37in) |
|
4 UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12 |
91.5cm (36in) |
76cm (30in) |
99cm (39in) |
|
5 UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14 |
96.5cm (38in) |
81cm (32in) |
104cm (41in) |
|
6 UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16 |
101.5cm (40in) |
86.5cm (34in) |
109cm (43in) |
|
7 UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18 |
112cm (44in) |
94cm (37in) |
114cm (45in) |
|
8 UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20 |
117cm (46in) |
99cm (39in) |
119.5cm (47in) |
|
9 UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22 |
122cm (48in) |
104cm (41in) |
124.5cm (49in) |
|
10 UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24 |
127cm (50in) |
109cm (43in) |
129.5cm (51in) |
|
11 UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26 |
132cm (52in) |
114cm (45in) |
134.5cm (53in) |
|
12 UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28 |
137cm (54in) |
119.5cm (47in) |
139.5cm (55in) |
|
13 UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30 |
142cm (56in) |
124.5cm (49in) |
144.5cm (57in) |
|
14 UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32 |
147cm (58in) |
129.5cm (51in) |
150cm (59in) |
|
15 UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34 |
152.5cm (60in) |
134.5cm (53in) |
155cm (61in) |
Supplies
- Fabric (see below)
- Matching thread
- Ribbon or stay tape – 30cm (12in) x 6-8mm (¼in) wide
- Ballpoint or stretch needle for your sewing machine
- Sewing machine or overlocker (serger) and basic tools (a walking foot can be helpful if you're using a regular sewing machine)
Fabric Suggestions
Medium weight knit fabrics with little stretch. Look out for ponte di roma, double knit or interlock. The boat neck top also works well in low stretch jersey.
Fabric Requirements
140cm (56in) wide
Boat neck top:
- sizes 1-5 - 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
- sizes 6-8 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
- sizes 9-10 - 1.9m (2 1/8yd)
- sizes 11-15 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
Funnel neck top + cuffs:
- sizes 1-5 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
- sizes 6-8 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
- sizes 9-10 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
- sizes 11-15 - 2.8m (3 1/8yd)
Boat neck dress:
- sizes 1-5 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
- sizes 6-8 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
- sizes 9-10 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
- sizes 11-15 - 2.9m (3 1/4yd)
Dress with funnel neck + cuffs:
- sizes 1-5 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
- sizes 6-8 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
- sizes 9-10 - 2.7m (3yd)
- sizes 11-15 - 3.2m (3 1/2yd)
115cm (45in) wide
Boat neck top:
- sizes 1-5 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
- sizes 6-10 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
- sizes 11-15 - 2.9m (3 1/4yd)
Funnel neck top + cuffs:
- sizes 1-5 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
- sizes 6-10 - 2.6m (2 7/8yd)
- sizes 11-15 - 3.2m (3 1/2yd)
Boat neck dress:
- sizes 1-5 - 2.7m (3yd)
- sizes 6-10 - 2.8m (3 1/8yd)
- sizes 11-15 - 3.4m (3 1/2yd)
Dress with funnel neck + cuffs:
- sizes 1-5 - 2.7m (3yd)
- sizes 6-10 - 3.1m (3 3/8yd)
- sizes 11-15 - 3.6m (4yd)
