Two women wearing sleeveless Leah tops and dresses on a colourful background
A video showcasing 2 models each wearing two different variations of the Leah sewing pattern.
Woman wearing a polka dot Leah top against a blue background
Woman wearing a polka dot Leah top and white jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a polka dot Leah top and white jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a polka dot Leah top and white jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a polka dot Leah top and white jeans against a blue background
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Woman wearing a red and blue gingham Leah shift top and blue jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a red and blue gingham Leah shift top and blue jeans against a blue background
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Woman wearing a red and blue gingham Leah shift top and blue jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a red and blue gingham Leah shift top and matching Winnie trousers against a blue background
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Woman wearing a black and white checkered Leah shift dress against a purple background
Woman wearing a black and white checkered Leah shift dress against a purple background
Woman wearing a black and white checkered Leah shift dress against a purple background
Woman wearing a purple, tiered midi length Leah dress with tie sides, against a turquoise background
Woman wearing a purple, tiered midi length Leah dress with tie sides, against a turquoise background
Woman wearing a purple, tiered midi length Leah dress with tie sides, against a turquoise background
Woman wearing a purple, tiered midi length Leah dress with tie sides, against a turquoise background
Woman wearing a purple, tiered midi length Leah dress with tie sides, against a turquoise background
Line drawings of the Leah top and dress sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
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Pattern size chart for Leah with measurements and fitting information.
Two women wearing sleeveless Leah tops and dresses on a colourful background
A video showcasing 2 models each wearing two different variations of the Leah sewing pattern.
Woman wearing a polka dot Leah top against a blue background
Woman wearing a polka dot Leah top and white jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a polka dot Leah top and white jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a polka dot Leah top and white jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a polka dot Leah top and white jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a red and blue gingham Leah shift top and blue jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a red and blue gingham Leah shift top and blue jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a red and blue gingham Leah shift top and blue jeans against a blue background
Woman sitting down wearing a red and blue gingham Leah shift top and blue jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a red and blue gingham Leah shift top and blue jeans against a blue background
Woman wearing a red and blue gingham Leah shift top and matching Winnie trousers against a blue background
Woman wearing a black and white checkered Leah shift dress against a purple background
Woman wearing a black and white checkered Leah shift dress against a purple background
Woman wearing a black and white checkered Leah shift dress against a purple background
Woman wearing a black and white checkered Leah shift dress against a purple background
Woman wearing a purple, tiered midi length Leah dress with tie sides, against a turquoise background
Woman wearing a purple, tiered midi length Leah dress with tie sides, against a turquoise background
Woman wearing a purple, tiered midi length Leah dress with tie sides, against a turquoise background
Woman wearing a purple, tiered midi length Leah dress with tie sides, against a turquoise background
Woman wearing a purple, tiered midi length Leah dress with tie sides, against a turquoise background
Line drawings of the Leah top and dress sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Sewing pattern cover for 'Leah' dress and top by Tilly and the Buttons, with two models on a yellow and purple background.
Back sewing pattern cover for 'Leah' dress and top by Tilly and the Buttons, with fabric requirements and size chart.
Pattern size chart for Leah with measurements and fitting information.

Leah Top + Dress

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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 

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