How to make jersey yarn
Tilly and the Buttons
by Tilly
6d ago
Making your own jersey yarn is so quick and easy! This is a great trick to know if you’re making a sewing pattern that features a drawstring – such as the waistband of the Cece joggers or sweat shorts, the hood of the Stella hoodie in my book Stretch, the Jaimie pyjama bottoms, Tabitha T shirt dress in my book Make It Simple... and more! Read on for what you need to make your own jersey yarn and how to make it – with video tutorial.   Supplies to make jersey yarn: A short length of jersey fabric OR the hem of an old T shirt Rotary cutter or fabric scissors Err... that’s it! How t ..read more
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Fitting the Cece joggers + shorts
Tilly and the Buttons
by Nikki
6d ago
Are you planning to make the Cece joggers or shorts and have some questions on fitting? Then look no further as this post is for you! Cece is available in printed and PDF formats, in sizes UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34 / 84-155cm (33-61in) hip. I'm happy to report that the Cece joggers and shorts are designed to have a relaxed fit, so you might find you only need to make a couple of adjustments, or perhaps none at all!  In this blog post, we'll cover: Making a toile Choosing your size Lengthening or shortening pattern pieces How to combine pattern sizes Other common ..read more
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NEW PATTERN! Meet the Cece joggers + shorts
Tilly and the Buttons
by Nikki
6d ago
Are you ready to step into your cosy era? Let us introduce the Cece joggers + shorts sewing pattern! Cece (pronounced see-see) is cute, cosy, and super comfy – whether you’re working out, working from home, or chilling out! Be warned, once you've put your Ceces on, you'll never want to take them off. Read on to find out all about Cece... GET THE CECE PATTERN THE PATTERN DESIGN The Cece joggers and shorts have a relaxed fit, and a mid-rise elasticated waistband to provide maximum comfort. They feature a panel down the side, with an optional extra diagonal seam on the joggers version, whi ..read more
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Fitting the Nell Blouse + Dress
Tilly and the Buttons
by Nikki
2M ago
Ready to make our new Nell blouse + dress pattern and want to know how to get a great fit? Well, you're in the right place! Nell is available in printed and layered PDF formats, in sizes UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34. Nell is designed to be loose-ish fitting, with bust darts to give some shaping to the bodice, quite a bit of ease at the waist, and a swishy, gathered skirt. All of this means that the pattern is pretty simple to fit, and so you might find you only need to make a couple of adjustments, or perhaps none at all! In this post, we're going to cover: Making a to ..read more
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Designing a colour block Drew sweatshirt (free colouring sheet!)
Tilly and the Buttons
by Tilly
3M ago
Making a colour block Drew sweatshirt? We have a fun freebie for you – a colouring sheet download to help you plan your make! Download the free colour block Drew colouring sheet Print out the sheet (or two or three), grab some colouring pencils or pens, and have fun trying out some fun colour combos. You may want to look into available fabrics first, before getting carried away with your design – whether you’re shopping for something new or raiding your stash for remnants (Drew is a great scrap-buster!). For the Drew sweatshirt sewing pattern, you’ll need sweatshirt fleece, French terr ..read more
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Fitting the Drew sweatshirt sewing pattern
Tilly and the Buttons
by Nikki
3M ago
Making the Drew sweatshirt sewing pattern and looking for some advice on fitting? Then this post is for you! Drew is available in printed and PDF formats, in sizes UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34. The good news is, with its deep raglan sleeves and plenty of ease, Drew is designed to be oversized and easy-fitting, so you might find you only need to make a couple of adjustments, or perhaps none at all! If you only take one thing from this post, remember that you're always going to see some folds and drag lines with this style of sweatshirt - it's all part of the slouchy style, so ..read more
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How to do a full bust adjustment on a raglan seam bodice
Tilly and the Buttons
by Nikki
3M ago
Wondering how to adjust a raglan sleeve sewing pattern for a larger bust? If you're used to making a full bust adjustment (AKA "FBA") on your sewing patterns, but don't know how to go about it on a garment that has raglan seams attaching the sleeves to the bodice, then this tutorial is for you. First up, how do you know if you need to make a full bust adjustment?  This sewing pattern alteration is often required if you have a fuller bust. If you buy or sew clothes to fit the fullest part of your bust, you'll often find that there is excess fabric pooling at your shoulders and upper chest ..read more
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MEET THE DREW SWEATSHIRT SEWING PATTERN + ONLINE WORKSHOP!
Tilly and the Buttons
by Nikki
3M ago
Say hello to our brand new sewing pattern - the Drew sweatshirt! Speedy to sew, and an absolute DELIGHT to wear, we think you're going to be as obsessed with this pattern as we are.  This pattern is the perfect introduction to sewing with stretch knit fabrics - whether you make it on a regular sewing machine (with a zigzag stitch) or on an overlocker (serger) is up to you! But wait, there's more! We’ve also created an online workshop to accompany the pattern - Sew a Sweatshirt on an Overlocker or Serger. This course will teach you how to whip up stretch knit garments with con ..read more
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Easy Christmas stocking sewing pattern
Tilly and the Buttons
by Tilly
4M ago
Sew Christmas stockings for your family and friends with our easy sewing pattern! Quick and easy to make, the pattern is beginner-friendly and great for batch sewing. And it’s oh so fun to sew! Plus you’ll be doing good for charity – we are donating 100% of the proceeds to Action for Children’s Secret Santa appeal to help vulnerable children. So dust off the xmas tunes, crack open the mince pies, and start your festive sewing! GET THE PATTERN THE PATTERN DESIGN The stocking features a simple quilted sock, with lining, fold over cuff and hanging loop. Plus you have the option of adding ..read more
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How to sew an invisible zip
Tilly and the Buttons
by Nikki
5M ago
An invisible zip, sometimes called a concealed zipper, does what it says on the tin! Unlike normal zips, an invisible zip has teeth which are hidden on the underside of the garment, so that it blends seamlessly into your garment, giving a polished and professional-looking finish. While it might seem intimidating at first, sewing an invisible zip is actually quite simple once you know the steps, and when you've mastered it you'll feel like a pro! In this tutorial, I'll be demonstrating this fancy fastening on the Tilly and the Buttons Ramona skirt sewing pattern, where the zip is in the left ..read more
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