Coco Top and Dress Sewing Pattern - By Tilly and the Buttons

We label our sewing pattern sizes with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Please measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine which size(s) fit you best. The pattern instructions include a link to an article on fitting tips to help you tailor the pattern to your unique shape, including how to combine multiple sizes.

Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Amber (red stripe top, blue funnel neck top & stripe dress) wears a pattern size 2 (UK 8). Abi (mustard funnel neck & floral dress) wears a pattern size 13 (UK 30) at the bust, graded to a 14 (UK 32) at the waist and 15 (UK 34) at the hip.

Printed Sewing Pattern
You will receive a gorgeous printed package containing full-scale pattern sheets and a colour booklet with step-by-step instructions.

Supplies
Fabric (see below)

Matching thread
Ribbon or stay tape – 30cm (12in) x 6-8mm (¼in) wide
Ballpoint or stretch needle for your sewing machine
Sewing machine or overlocker (serger) and basic tools (a walking foot can be helpful if you're using a regular sewing machine)

Fabric Requirements

140cm (56in) wide
Boat neck top:

sizes 1-5 - 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
sizes 6-8 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
sizes 9-10 - 1.9m (2 1/8yd)
sizes 11-15 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
Funnel neck top + cuffs:

sizes 1-5 - 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
sizes 6-8 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
sizes 9-10 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
sizes 11-15 - 2.8m (3 1/8yd)
Boat neck dress:

sizes 1-5 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
sizes 6-8 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
sizes 9-10 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
sizes 11-15 - 2.9m (3 1/4yd)
Dress with funnel neck + cuffs:

sizes 1-5 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
sizes 6-8 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
sizes 9-10 - 2.7m (3yd)
sizes 11-15 - 3.2m (3 1/2yd)
115cm (45in) wide
Boat neck top:

sizes 1-5 - 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
sizes 6-10 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
sizes 11-15 - 2.9m (3 1/4yd)
Funnel neck top + cuffs:

sizes 1-5 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
sizes 6-10 - 2.6m (2 7/8yd)
sizes 11-15 - 3.2m (3 1/2yd)
Boat neck dress:

sizes 1-5 - 2.7m (3yd)
sizes 6-10 - 2.8m (3 1/8yd)
sizes 11-15 - 3.4m (3 1/2yd)
Dress with funnel neck + cuffs:

sizes 1-5 - 2.7m (3yd)
sizes 6-10 - 3.1m (3 3/8yd)
sizes 11-15 - 3.6m (4yd)

Medium weight knit fabrics with little stretch. Look out for ponte di roma, double knit or interlock. The boat neck top also works well in low stretch jersey.