Bettine Dress Sewing Pattern

Bettine is an easy-peasy throw-it-over-your-head dress. It has a blousy bodice with scoop neckline, kimono sleeves which hang softly around the underarm, turn-up cuffs, elasticated waistline to cinch you in and flattering tulip skirt.

The plain skirt version is a perfect project for beginners, as it's simple to sew, with no fiddly darts, fastenings or set-in sleeves - yay! More experienced? Try the pocket skirt version and optional cuff tabs for a speedy, satisfying project.

Comfortable and gorgeous, this is a dress you’ll want to wear every day. Throw it on with sandals for Summer picnics; dress it up with a necklace for the office or evenings out; or layer it over long sleeves and woolly tights in the colder months.

Like all Tilly and the Buttons sewing patterns, Bettine includes jargon-busting instructions, helpful sewing tips, and colour photos showing you each step – making it easy for you to create gorgeous clothes you can be proud to say you made yourself.

SIZE RANGE

Please refer to image of packaging for measurement range.

SKILL LEVEL 

Beginners

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

Light- to medium-weight drapey fabrics, such as viscose (rayon), cotton voile, lawn or chambray. If you’re a confident stitcher, try a delicate crêpe or georgette.

SUPPLIES

• Fabric – 2m (2 ¼ yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 3m (3 ¼ yards) x 115cm (45in) wide

• Matching thread

• Your waist measurement in 9-12mm (1/2in) wide elastic

• 0.3m (1/2 yard) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)

• Optional: 2 x 1.5-2cm (5/8-3/4in) buttons for cuff tabs

• Medium-large safety pin

• Sewing machine and basic tools

BRAND
Tilly and the Buttons