Tilly and the Buttons • Romy • Improvers
DIY RIVIERA STYLE
Upgrade your casual me-made wardrobe with this stylish (and comfy!) top and dress. The optional back ties or contrast binding add a fun twist to the classic Breton or t shirt dress. Romy has a modern loose fit and high slash envelope neckline, with choice of cap, three quarter or full length sleeves for year-round style. Designed for knit fabrics, whip it up on either a regular sewing machine or overlocker (serger). Once you’ve made one, you’ll be hooked!
SKILL LEVEL - Improvers
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Medium-weight low stretch knit fabrics such as jersey or interlock. You could also use ponte for the long sleeve version. Avoid anything too light-weight, drapey or clingy. If you’re making the back ties version, avoid anything too bulky.
BODY MEASUREMENTS
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SIZE |
1 UK6/US2/EUR34 |
2 UK8/US4/ EUR36 |
3 UK10/US6/ EUR38 |
4 UK12/US8/ EUR40 |
5 UK14/US10/ EUR42 |
6 UK16/US12/ EUR44 |
7 UK18/US14/ EUR46 |
8 UK20/US16/EUR48 |
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BODY MEASUREMENTS |
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Bust |
76cm (30in) |
81cm (32in) |
86.5cm (34in) |
91.5cm (36in) |
96.5cm (38in) |
101.5cm (40in) |
106.5cm (42in) |
112cm (44in) |
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Waist |
61cm (24in) |
66cm (26in) |
71cm (28in) |
76cm (30in) |
81cm (32in) |
86.5cm (34in) |
91.5cm (36in) |
96.5cm (38in) |
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Hip |
84cm (33in) |
89cm (35in) |
94cm (37in) |
99cm (39in) |
104cm (41in) |
109cm (43in) |
114cm (45in) |
119.5cm (47in) |
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FABRIC REQUIREMENTS |
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150cm (60in) wide |
Version A |
2m (2 1/4yd) |
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Version B |
1m (1 1/8yd) |
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Version C |
1.4m (1 5/8yd) |
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115cm (45in) wide |
Version A |
3.3m (3 3/4yd) |
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Version B |
1.7m (1 7/8yd) |
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Version C |
2.2m (2 1/2yd) |
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SUPPLIES
- Matching thread
- Ballpoint needle for your sewing machine
- For back tie version: 0.5m (5/8yd) of 6-9mm (1/4in–3/8in) clear (swimwear) elastic and sharp all-purpose needle or microtex needle
- Sewing machine and basic tools (a rotary cutter and mat are useful)
- Optional: Overlocker (serger)