Tag Archives: Tilly and the Buttons

Dogs In Space!

Posted on January 29, 2017 by

I’ve been waiting all my life to type a blog post title like that. LOOK at this fabric from Stoff & Stil!

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Molly Top and Cleo Dress – A Cleolly? PLUS giveaway

Posted on January 9, 2017 by

Yes, I have made another Tilly and the Buttons Cleo dress, and if you look at this photo for long enough your eyes will turn fuzzy. Don’t you love 15th-century buildings? My fourth Cleo was sewn using purple pin cord from Saeed … Continue reading →

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All I Want For Christmas Is A Glittery Cleo

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

When I said I was done with all things glitter and sequins, I was clearly lying to myself. This latest make is unashamedly inspired by the genius sequinned Cleo dungaree dress sewn by Kate of The Foldline. Sadly, I couldn’t find any … Continue reading →

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Tilly And The Buttons Cleo Dress

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

This is the latest pattern from Tilly and the Buttons, the Cleo dungaree dress. Isn’t it cute as a button? And talking of buttons… What I love about this pattern is that you don’t need to go out and invest … Continue reading →

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Ginghamalong – The Bettine Dress

Posted on September 3, 2016 by

I have a sudden urge to hoist a nautical flag! This is my third make for the #ginghamalong. (My first here and my second here.) With this make, I decided to test Tilly’s assertion that the Bettine dress is perfect … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Makes Of All Time!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by

One of the great aspects of having sewn for several years, is that I get a real perspective on which projects have worked beyond my wildest dreams. Sewn items that I return to time and time again, that survive weekly cycles … Continue reading →

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Tilly And The Buttons Bettine Dress

Posted on June 27, 2016 by

Finally! After my initial aborted attempt at this project, the Tilly and the Buttons Bettine dress proves itself to be a winner. Don’t just take it from me – ask the several colleagues who commented on this outfit today. And it’s … Continue reading →

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Binned

Posted on June 25, 2016 by

The Binned Fabric situation gets worse. There I was, merrily sewing my Bettine dress, in a a needlecord that I really loved. I turned to my back skirt piece and realised with growing horror that I hadn’t actually cut it … Continue reading →

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Tilly And The Buttons Fifi Set

Posted on May 21, 2016 by

It’s been a busy few weeks, so I needed something fun and cute to sew. Not too taxing and a project to make me smile. Enter the Fifi! God bless Tilly and the Buttons and her super-achievable sewing patterns. Back … Continue reading →

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Comfortable And Classic Coco

Posted on April 30, 2016 by

I will never stop loving the Tilly And The Buttons Coco Dress for a quick fix of creativity and a startlingly comfortable dress that can still look smart. I lost the instructions a long time ago, but I know this … Continue reading →

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