Tilly and the Buttons

Simple, versatile, useful pattern. Made in viscose - elegant result! Love it, will make more.

I decided it wasn't for me so have resold it to another interested party !

Had great plans of starting this project but life took over looking after a poorly relative . But I've lots of fabric to try on this so will forward picture when I eventually get time to myself . Excited for this one .

I’m absolutely in love with this pattern! As a relatively novice I found it just challenging enough, with the opportunity to learn a few new skills along the way. Everything was really well explained and the links to the extra tutorials were incredibly helpful.
I’ve already made a second Luella, and have downloaded several more of your patterns too. Thank you! x

I am so pleased with my swimming costume. I have never made one before and Tilly’s instructions were brilliant and easy to follow. I thought a swimming costume would be beyond me but I’m so happy with the result. I had to grade up two sizes at the waist but that was easy to do with the instructions. I’ll definitely be making more.

I'm a 'confident beginner' and this was my first shirt. It was so straight forward to follow the instructions and I'm so pleased with the outcome. I chose to do a 3/4 sleeve with no cuffs as it's for the summer, but will make loads of these shirts I'm sure!

Mature lady revisiting home sewing. I found the videos extremely helpful, couldn’t have managed without! Had some unpicking to do but wil definitely make other shirts and will attempt the cuffed version.

Super easy to do, I am happy with the results (and my husband is too). Going to make another short version and the long one as well. I wished there was an option for pockets.

This is genuinely one of the best patterns I have ever used. Directions are incredibly clear and well-explained. I’m very happy with the finished product!

Such an awesome free pattern! Perfect for beginners :)

I have now made two Samara tops, one in cotton lawn and the other in cotton poplin. I'm an experienced dressmaker and historical re-enactor who spends most of her sewing time making Victorian clothing (including corsets) or WW2 vintage outfits, so it was pure pleasure to sew something quick and simple. Putting the pdf pattern together was so much easier than many that I have used from other designers and the instructions really clear too. I can see me making variations of the Samara for the summer (if we ever get one, that is!).

Frida shirt involved a number of processes which are new to me. I bought pattern & tutorial & inexpensive print . I am very pleased with result having taken it slowly . Tilly’s patterns are always easy to follow in my experience. I have already bought a more expensive linen / cotton mix for the short sleeved boxy version. Watch this space..

Stitched for a young friend about to have some hospital stays, it was a straightforward sew. I cut up an old silk pillowcase for the lining and she loved how soft it is compared to the commercial one she already had. I top stitched the wadding down so it wouldn't move around, but would incorporate it into the seams another time.

This is a lovely.pattern and very easy to follow. Also easy to adjust if needed. I put in a few extra rows of shirring to make the waistband more defined and slightly shortened the elastic at the front, back and sleeves to hold the neckline in a bit more. I'll be wearing it all the time and making a dress soon as well, thanks!

As with all of Tilly's patterns I use, I found making this shirt a joy and easy to follow. Highly recommend.