TILLY AND THE BUTTONS - MIETTE SEWING PATTERNS

Learn how to make Miette, a gently flared wraparound skirt that ties at the front in a bow. The skirt has a wide overlap at the back (no danger of flashing!) and optional patch pockets.

I designed this pattern as the perfect first dressmaking project for new stitchers - simple to sew, Miette has no fiddly zips or buttonholes and is easy to fit. The user-friendly instructions guide you through with a jargon buster, clearly labelled pattern pieces, and photos of each step. 

This is a great “blank canvas” project that you can customise with decorative topstitching or embroidery.

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SKILL LEVEL - Beginners

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Medium weight denim, linen or cotton. Nothing too thick or heavy, as you need to be able to slide the waist tie through an opening in the side seam.

SUPPLIES

• Fabric – 2m x 150cm wide (2¼ yards x 60in wide) for sizes 1 - 6  OR 2.7m x 150cm wide (3 yards x 60in wide) for sizes 7 - 8  OR 3m x 115cm wide (3¼ yards x 45in wide) for all sizes
• Iron-on interfacing (about 30cm/12in, similar weight to your fabric)
• Matching thread
• Optional: Contrast thread for topstitching
• Sewing machine and basic tools