{"product_id":"tilly-and-the-buttons-billie-sweatshirt-and-dress","title":"Tilly and the Buttons Billie Sweatshirt and Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy the Billie Sweatshirt and Dress sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Cool, casual and modern, Billie is an ultra-comfy sweatshirt or sweater dress that you can whip up in an afternoon. It has a relaxed shape, crew neckline and classic trim details. Keep it effortless with cuffed straight sleeves, or add some drama with on-trend balloon sleeves and deep cuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose between the top length which sits on the high hip, or the mini dress which finishes 10 cm (4\") above the knee with gorgeous cutaway pockets. You can dress it up or down, whether you’re wearing Billie for a meeting, dinner date or Sunday on the sofa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBillie includes Tilly and the Buttons' award-winning beginner-friendly instructions, with colour photos showing you each step – making it easy for you to create gorgeous clothes you can be proud to say you made yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– PAPER\u003c\/strong\u003e (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthefoldline.com%2Fdelivery-and-returns%2F\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C2055db73b3ff43fa6a0c08d812112ec9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637279212288817606\u0026amp;sdata=jji13MdlWD6yCf3H6415iu%2FLl%2F2ujNG%2F61JbBef4POs%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\"\u003edelivery\u003c\/a\u003e over £50)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jhBj8B-Anu0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e (available to download immediately after purchase). \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthefoldline.com%2Fhow-to-buy-sewing-patterns%2F\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C2055db73b3ff43fa6a0c08d812112ec9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637279212288807611\u0026amp;sdata=jGOEMr6nT4ZZme5CCL3wpMxImes8GGoiMxBHviYtfeQ%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day).\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/how-to-buy-sewing-patterns\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopy Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics: \u003c\/strong\u003eSweatshirt fleece, French terry, ponte, double knit, interlock or sweater knit with at least 10% stretch. Note you’ll need a sturdy machine to sew the balloon sleeve version in a thick sweatshirting fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou may need less if using separate ribbing for cuffs, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e140 cm (56″) wide fabric: Version 1, 1.5 - 2.6 m (1 3\/4 - 2 7\/8 yd) \/\/ Version 2, 1.8 - 3 m (2 - 3 1\/4 yd) \/\/ Version 3, 2.1 - 3.1 m (2 3\/8 - 3 3\/8 yd) \/\/ Version 4, 2.3 - 3.6 m (2 1\/2 - 4 yd).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e115 cm (45″) wide fabric: Version 1, 1.7 - 3.2 m (1 7\/8 - 3 1\/2 yd) \/\/ Version 2, 2.3 - 3.4 m (2 1\/2 - 3 7\/8 yd) \/\/ Version 3, 2.4 - 3.8 m (2 5\/8 - 4 1\/8 yd) \/\/ Version 4, 3 - 4 m (3 3\/8 - 4 1\/4 yd).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing: \u003c\/strong\u003eUK 6 – 34. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatching thread; ballpoint machine needle; a walking foot can helpful if you're using a regular sewing machine. 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