Learn to sew your own clothes with easy-to-follow sewing patterns, books and online workshops
Tilly and the Buttons helps beginners and existing sewing lovers learn to sew clothes they'll love to wear. Our award-winning sewing patterns, bestselling books and online sewing classes feature step-by-step photo instructions, clear teaching and friendly support to help you sew with confidence.
Whether you're making your first garment or building new skills, you'll find modern sewing patterns, expert tutorials and practical advice to guide you every step of the way.
Wanna dive into sewing your own swimsuit or bikini?
- Step-by-step video lessons
- Coralie pattern included in 15 sizes
- No overlocker or serger required!
1,000+ five-star reviews
Trusted by thousands of sewists worldwide
Award-winning sewing patterns
Recognised for clear, beginner-friendly design
Inclusive sizing
Sizes UK 6–34 on most designs
Step-by-step photo instructions
Clear guidance at every stage of your project
1,000+ five-star reviews
Trusted by thousands of sewists worldwide
Award-winning sewing patterns
Recognised for clear, beginner-friendly design
Inclusive sizing
Sizes UK 6–34 on most designs
Step-by-step photo instructions
Clear guidance at every stage of your project
Never sewn clothes before? You're in the right place.
Learning to sew can feel overwhelming at first. That’s why we’ve spent over a decade creating beginner-friendly sewing patterns, tutorials and online workshops designed to help you succeed.
With clear instructions, step-by-step photos and plenty of encouragement, we’ll help you make clothes you feel proud to say you made yourself.
Why Sewists Choose Tilly and the Buttons
Designed to help first-time garment sewists succeed.
Build confidence with every project using clear, step-by-step teaching.
Create clothes you'll genuinely enjoy wearing again and again.
Patterns, workshops and tutorials to help whenever you need it.
Author, teacher and pattern designer trusted by thousands of sewists worldwide.
For more than 15 years, I've been helping people discover the joy of making their own clothes through beginner-friendly sewing patterns, bestselling books and online workshops.
Everything is built around clear instructions, step-by-step photos and real support to help you succeed from your very first stitch.
Why sew with us?
- Beginner-friendly sewing patterns
- Step-by-step photo instructions
- In-depth video tutorials
- Modern, wearable designs
Not sure where to begin? Start with a beginner sewing pattern or take an online class.
Find Your Next Sewing Project
It's Time to Make Friends with YOUR Overlocker!
An overlocker or serger is a great investment if you want to take your sewing up a level. This multi-thread machine stitches, trims and finishes seams in one go, creating a professional finish on your DIY clothes. It's a great way to finish the seam allowances on woven fabrics, or sew garments in stretch knit fabrics from scratch.
In this introductory class, Tilly will help you get over any fears you have about overlockers (AKA sergers) and help you feel confident using your machine.
- Threading, stitching + adjusting settings
- Achieve balanced thread tension
- Troubleshoot common issues
- How to care for your machine
Choose Your Sewing Level
Perfect if you’re completely new to sewing. These easy sewing projects will guide you through your first handmade garments step by step.
For sewists ready to build skills and try new techniques while still enjoying clear, supportive instructions.
More advanced sewing projects designed to expand your skills, techniques and garment-making confidence.
Made by sewists just like you
There's nothing we love more than seeing what you make with our sewing patterns. Explore real makes from our sewing community and see what’s possible when you start your sewing journey.
Tag @TillyButtons on Instagram to show us your makes.
Free Sewing Tutorials & Inspiration
Start your sewing journey with easy-to-follow tutorials, sewing guides and step-by-step blog posts designed to build confidence and skills.
About Tilly and the Buttons
Tilly and the Buttons is an award-winning independent sewing pattern company founded by sewing teacher, bestselling author and Great British Sewing Bee contestant Tilly Walnes. We create beginner-friendly sewing patterns, online sewing workshops and sewing books that help people learn to sew their own clothes with confidence.
Our step-by-step sewing patterns include clear instructions and colour photographs for every stage, making garment sewing accessible for beginners and enjoyable for more experienced makers alike. We also publish hundreds of free sewing tutorials covering garment fitting, sewing techniques, fabric guides and dressmaking tips.
Whether you're looking for your first sewing project or your next handmade wardrobe staple, we're here to help you sew clothes you'll love to wear.