One of Tilly and The Buttons most popular patterns, Cleo is easy to make and oh so comfortable to wear. Make it dungaree-style with buckles or as a pinafore with buttons, with mini- or knee-length hem, optional centre front split, choice of patch pockets and contrast topstitch. Wear Cleo year round, over a Breton top in the summer or with a roll neck and snuggly tights in winter. Flattering on different shapes, once you try it, you’ll wonder how you lived without a dungaree dress!
This easy-to-use sewing pattern will take you through the steps to making the Cleo dungaree dress, with jargon-busting instructions and photos showing you how to sew each part.
PRINTED PATTERN - You’ll receive a gorgeous printed package in the post containing full-scale pattern sheets and a colour instruction booklet.
SKILL LEVEL - Beginners
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Heavy or medium weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as denim, corduroy, cotton drill, gabardine, canvas, wool.
SUPPLIES
Fabric
Matching thread
Iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric) - Sizes 1-8: 0.4m (1/2yd); Sizes 9-10: 0.5m (5/8yd)
2 x 30-35mm (1 ¼-1 ½in) wide dungaree buckles and 2 x no-sew jeans buttons OR 2 x 15-20mm (5/8 -3/4in) buttons and buttonhole foot for your sewing machine
Optional: Contrast colour topstitch thread and topstitch/ embroidery needle
Sewing machine and basic tools
