Sewing Lotta
A simple to sew dress pattern by Tilly & The Buttons
This pattern was released a while ago but somehow had never made it into my sewing pile, so, I thought it was about time I changed that! If you are not familiar with Tilly & the Buttons patterns, they are fab. Not only do they come with a full instruction book, including pictures, they also print their patterns on really heavy weight paper. No more accidentally ripping your patterns made from flimsy tissue! The Lotta is a lovely dress pattern which simply pulls over your head and has an elasticated waist. No tricky zips or buttonholes in sight, YAY!
Which Fabric To Choose?
There are so many fabrics suitable for this dress, you just need to pick something light to medium weight with a good drape.
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Tilly and the Buttons Lotta Sewing Pattern
£15.00Make it yourself Tilly and the Buttons sewing pattern.
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Tex Ex 2762 Cottage Garden Multi
£10.00 / Metre100% printed fabric, suitable for dressmaking and craft projects. We have a huge range of cotton dress fabrics at Textile Express and free samples are available on all of our designs.
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Tex Ex 2575 Daisy Field Viscose Crepe
£8.50 / MetreThis lovely new collection of 100% viscose fabrics are ideal for any summer dressmaking projects. Its composition gives its a light, soft and floaty feel but for a viscose this fabric isn't overly fluid, but has a lovely soft drape that will make it easy to sew and beautiful to wear.
Free samples available.

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H325 Fallen Flowers Noir
NEW£10.50 / MetreThis lovely printed 100% viscose fabric meets Oreo-Tex standard 100. Its composition gives it a light and floaty feel but for a viscose this fabric isn't overly fluid, its finish is quite similar to cotton lawn which will make it easy to sew and beautiful to wear.
This is just one design from our large selection of soft drape fabrics. Free samples available.
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H324 Sixties Floral Viscose Magenta
NEW£10.50 / MetreThis lovely printed 100% viscose meets the Okeo-Tex standard 100. Its composition gives its a light, soft and floaty feel making it beautiful to wear.
This design is just one of a huge range of soft drape fabric we stock. Free samples available.
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H323 Sixties Floral Viscose Turquoise
NEW£10.50 / MetreThis lovely printed 100% viscose meets the Okeo-Tex standard 100. Its composition gives its a light, soft and floaty feel making it beautiful to wear.
This design is just one of a huge range of soft drape fabric we stock. Free samples available.
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H321 Savanna Viscose Mustard
NEW£10.50 / MetreThis lovely printed 100% viscose meets the Okeo-Tex standard 100. Its composition gives its a light, soft and floaty feel making it beautiful to wear.
This design is just one of a huge range of soft drape fabric we stock. Free samples available.
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F345 Disco Spot Satin Teal
£8.50 / MetreThis lovely silky satin is suitable for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. The fabric has an extremely soft drape making it perfect for clothes which require a floaty cloth such as dresses, skirts, and blouses. Weight 95gsm.
Free samples available.
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F344 Disco Spot Satin Gold
£8.50 / MetreThis lovely silky satin is suitable for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. The fabric has an extremely soft drape making it perfect for clothes which require a floaty cloth such as dresses, skirts, and blouses. Weight 95gsm.
Free samples available.
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F342 Ride Away Satin Yellow
£8.50 / MetreThis lovely silky satin is suitable for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. The fabric has an extremely soft drape making it perfect for clothes which require a floaty cloth such as dresses, skirts, and blouses. Weight 95gsm.
Free samples available.
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F343 Enchanted Garden Soft Drape Black
£8.50 / MetreThis lovely lightweight, soft drape fabric is suitable for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. The fabric handles like a viscose so is perfect for clothes which require a floaty cloth such as dresses, skirts, blouses, kimonos and summer scarves. Weight 90gsm.
Free samples available.