Tilly & The Buttons Sewing Pattern - Coco

Chic Breton Tops, Cozy Knit Dresses & Sixties Funnel Necks – All in One Pattern!

Ready to fill your wardrobe with classic, versatile pieces? This pattern has everything you need to make stylish Breton tops, cosy knit dresses, and sixties-inspired funnel necks—all from the same easy-to-sew design. Whether you're new to sewing with low-stretch knit fabrics or an experienced maker, this pattern makes it simple and fun to create wardrobe staples you'll love.

Choose from a chic boat neckline or a cozy funnel roll neck, and add optional patch pockets because, well, who doesn’t love pockets? With three sleeve options—full length, three-quarter length, and with or without rolled cuffs—you can easily customize your look. Plus, the pattern includes both top and dress lengths, making it perfect for all seasons. Quick, easy, and endlessly stylish!

Coco's Features:

• Choice of chic boat neckline or funnel roll neck
• Optional patch pockets - because who doesn't love pockets?
• Three sleeve styles - full length, three-quarter length, with or without rolled cuffs
• Choice of top or dress length

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginners

SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Medium weight knit fabric with very little stretch. Look out for interlock knit, double knit, ponte di roma, or feel the fabric to check it’s not too fine or stretchy.

SUPPLIES
• Fabric:
- Dress with funnel neck + cuffs - 2.3m x 150cm wide (2 1/2 yards x 60in) OR 3m x 115cm wide (3 1/4 yards x 45in)
- Plain dress - 2m (2¼ yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 2.7m (3 yards) x 115cm (45in) wide
- Top with funnel neck + cuffs – 1.8m (2 yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 2.7m (3 yards) x 115cm (45in) wide
- Plain top – 1.5m (1¾ yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR 2.2m (2½ yards) x 115cm (45in) wide
• Matching thread
• Ribbon or stay tape - 30cm (12in) x 6-8mm (1/4in) wide
• Stretch or ballpoint needle for your sewing machine
• Sewing machine and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are useful)

At Truro Fabrics we're a small, family-run business in the heart of Cornwall, UK. We love compiling our carefully chosen fabric collections and sharing beautiful products with our customers. All orders are lovingly wrapped in recycled tissue and re-purposed packaging, ready to arrive and be made into exciting creations.