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Leah Top + Dress

Name: Leah Top + Dress
Brand: Tilly and the Buttons
SKU: 1054
Price: 19.5 GBP
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Printed Sewing Pattern UK 6-34

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ONE PATTERN, SO MANY POSSIBILITIES

Meet Leah, the pattern you’ll make and wear on repeat. Love clean lines and an understated style? Sew an everyday shift top or minimalist mini dress to throw on and go. Fancy more whimsy? Add the gathered skirt to make a pretty peplum top or floaty tiered midi dress, with optional playful side ties.

Choice of shift top, shift dress, peplum top, or tiered midi dress
Semi-fitted, slightly A-line, sleeveless bodice with bust darts
Optional side ties on the peplum top and tiered dress versions
Bias binding finish on the neckline and armholes
Keyhole back opening with button and loop

SKILL LEVEL - For Confident Beginners

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra help sewing Leah? See our FREE tutorials including step-by-step videos on how to sew even gathers and how to sew bias binding (+ how to make your own!)

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Megan (polka dot top + shift dress) is wearing a size 2 (UK 8). Rita (tiered dress + shift top) is wearing a size 9 (UK 22).

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	HIGH BUST	BUST	WAIST	HIP
1 UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6	71cm (28in)	76cm (30in)	61cm (24in)	84cm (33in)
2 UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8	76cm (30in)	81cm (32in)	66cm (26in)	89cm (35in)
3 UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10	81.5cm (32in)	86.5cm (34in)	71cm (28in)	94cm (37in)
4 UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12	86.5cm (34in)	91.5cm (36in)	76cm (30in)	99cm (39in)
5 UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14	91.5cm (36in)	96.5cm (38in)	81cm (32in)	104cm (41in)
6 UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16	96.5cm (38in)	101.5cm (40in)	86.5cm (34in)	109cm (43in)
7 UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18	101.5cm (40in)	112cm (44in)	94cm (37in)	114cm (45in)
8 UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20	106.5cm (42in)	117cm (46in)	99cm (39in)	119.5cm (47in)
9 UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22	112cm (44in)	122cm (48in)	104cm (41in)	124.5cm (49in)
10 UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24	117cm (46in)	127cm (50in)	109cm (43in)	129.5cm (51in)
11 UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26	122cm (48in)	132cm (52in)	114cm (45in)	134.5cm (53in)
12 UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28	127cm (50in)	137cm (54in)	119.5cm (47in)	139.5cm (55in)
13 UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30	132cm (52in)	142cm (56in)	124.5cm (49in)	144.5cm (57in)
14 UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32	137cm (54in)	147cm (58in)	129.5cm (51in)	150cm (59in)
15 UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34	142cm (56in)	152.5cm (60in)	134.5cm (53in)	155cm (61in)

Supplies

Fabric (see below)
Matching thread
1 x 8-10mm (5/16 - 3/8in) button with shank
2.5m (2¾yd) x 5-12mm (¼-½in) wide iron-on stay tape or bias-cut strips of lightweight interfacing
2.5m (2¾yd) x 12mm (½in) wide single fold bias binding OR 0.4m (½yd) of cotton lawn or poplin to make your own
Sewing machine and basic tools (a 12mm [½in] bias binding maker can be helpful if making your own binding)

Fabric Suggestions

The shift dress works best in medium-weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as linen, cotton twill, lightweight canvas, or jacquard.

For the other versions, use light- to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, lawn, seersucker, double gauze, linen and blends, viscose (rayon).

Fabric Requirements

140cm (56in) wide

Sizes 1-4:

Shift top: 0.8m (7/8yd)*
Shift dress: 1.2m (1 3/8yd)*
Peplum top: 1.2m (1 3/8yd)*
Tiered midi dress: 3m (3¼yd)*

Sizes 5-8:

Shift top: 1.2m (1 3/8yd)*
Shift dress: 1.8m (2yd)
Peplum top: 1.4m (1 5/8yd)*
Tiered midi dress: 3.2m (3½yd)

Sizes 9-15

Shift top: 1.2m (1 3/8yd)
Shift dress: 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
Peplum top: 1.6m (1¾yd)†
Tiered midi dress: 3.3m (3 5/8yd)

115cm (45in) wide

Sizes 1-6:

Shift top: 1.1m (1¼yd)
Shift dress: 1.8m (2yd)
Peplum top: 1.6m (1¾yd)†
Tiered midi dress: 3.2m (3½yd)

Sizes 7-11:

Shift top: 1.3m (1½yd)
Shift dress: 1.8m (2yd)
Peplum top: 1.7m (1 7/8yd)†
Tiered midi dress: 3.4m (3 7/8yd)

Sizes 12-15:

Shift top: 1.4m (1 5/8yd)
Shift dress: 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
Peplum top: 1.8m (2yd)†
Tiered midi dress: 3.7m (4yd)†

*0.2m (¼yd) less if using pre-made bias binding or using a separate fabric to make your own binding

†0.2m (¼yd) less if not adding side ties

Printed or PDF

Printed Sewing Pattern

You will receive a beautiful printed package in the post, containing:

Full-scale pattern sheets in the pattern’s complete size range
A full-colour booklet with clear, step-by-step photo instructions

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PDF + Projector File Sewing Pattern

You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download your files. Need help getting started? Learn how to use digital sewing patterns. This digital version includes:

Layered PDF files – Print only the sizes you need and hide the rest. Learn how to use layered PDF sewing patterns.
Projector-friendly files – Trace your pattern directly onto fabric using a projector (no printing required).
Multiple print options – Print at home on A4 or US Letter paper (using a laptop or desktop computer), or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing.
Correct scaling – You’ll need Adobe Reader (free to download) to print at the correct scale.

GET INSPIRED #SewingLeah

Third of many

Made another Leah, this time a shift in beautiful postcard fabric, absolutely perfect for holiday! Fabric was slightly see-through so lined this version and swapped button closing for ties. Sized down for this one as previous was a bit gapey at the armhole and added some length as i'm quiet tall. So happy with this one, will be wearing at every opportunity!

Lovely pattern

The usual lovely quality from Tilly! I’ve found getting the fit right a bit tricky as the arm pits seem really big. As someone who is full busted, I’ve ended up sizing up to a 6 from my usual 5 in Tilly patterns, but then cutting the 6 slightly smaller on each back piece and losing a cm from the centre of the front piece. Totally making it up as I go along but it seems to have worked! I’ve made a dress and a couple of tops so far and will definitely make more.

I really love this pattern. It has a top and two dress patterns. The directions are clear and easy to follow. Already bought fabric for it.

Summer's here

Ordered the Leah pattern as I wanted something easy to make, and wanting to get back into dressmaking again after making things for the house and campervan, what a delight to make this peplum top, next on my list is the midi dress

Hi Linda, thanks so much for sharing the lovely photos of your Leah! What a great way to ease yourself back into dressmaking. I hope you enjoy wearing your beautiful new top, and happy sewing! Virginija x

Love Leah

Really enjoyed making the Leah top. It was a quick make, made over 2 evenings. I sized down and made a size 4, despite being a size 5, going by my measurements. Only adjustment I made was to add 2in to the length as I’m 5ft 9. It fits perfectly and was a really satisfying make. Love that it’s as neat on the inside as on the outside!

Hi Emma, thanks so much for such a lovely review! It's so great to hear how much you enjoyed making the pattern, yay! Enjoy wearing it too. :) Happy sewing, Virginija x

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