Tilly & The Buttons Sewing Pattern - Etta Dress

Sleek and flattering, Etta is shaped with darts at the bust, waist and shoulders, closing with an invisible zip at the back, with a kick pleat so you can strut your stuff with ease. Choose from lined cap sleeves or darted three-quarter sleeves, high back or V-back neckline, with optional collar and faux pocket flaps.

Fabric suggestions: Medium weight, non-drapey fabrics, preferably with stretch for comfort. Try stretch woven cotton such as sateen, triple crepe, crepe-back satin, ponte di roma or jacquard knits. The cap sleeve version would also work nicely in brocade.

Skill Level: Confident beginners

What you'll need:
Fabric - Cap sleeve – 2m (2¼ yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR Sizes 1-4: 2.3m (2 5/8 yards) x 115cm (45in) OR Sizes 5-8: 3.1m (3 3/8 yards) x 115cm (45in) wide, 3/4 sleeve – 2.3m (2 5/8 yards) x 150cm (60in) wide OR Sizes 1-4: 2.8m (3¼ yards) x 115cm (45in) wide OR Sizes 5-8: 3.4m (3 3/4 yards) x 115cm (45in) wide, (0.5m [5/8 yards] less for collarless versions).

You'll also need: Matching thread, 0.6m interfacing, 22" (56cm) concealed zip, hook and eye, 1.2mtrs single fold bias binding.