Tilly and the Buttons

23/06/2026

NOTHING makes us happier than seeing what you make with our sewing patterns 🥹

Our latest design, Leah, has been yours for 3 weeks now and we just had to share a few of our fave makes from the past couple of weeks 🥹😍

With six looks in one sewing pattern, Leah might just take over your sewing plans for the foreseeable! 🫶

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🔗 Leah pattern linked in our bio

22/06/2026

Let’s talk fabric recommendations for the Leah sewing pattern 👀

Shift dress

🧵 Recommended: Mid-weight wovens that will hold the gentle A-line silhouette.

🛍️ Look for: Linen, twill, lightweight canvas, jacquard... even tweed for a winter layering piece.

💓 Style tip: Take advantage of the minimal style lines to show off a bold print.

Shift top

🧵 Recommended: Softer light- to mid-weight wovens.

🛍️ Look for: Linen and blends, cotton lawn, viscose (rayon), double gauze.

💓 Style tip: Get extra fabric to make a matching pair of Winnie trousers or Esti shorts.

Peplum top

🧵 Recommended: Light- to mid-weight wovens that gather easily.

🛍️ Look for: Lawn, seersucker, broderie anglaise, viscose (rayon).

💓 Style tip: An embroidered border would look *chef’s kiss* on the peplum hem.

Midi dress

🧵 Recommended: Light- to mid-weight wovens that gather easily.

🛍️ Look for: Poplin, sateen, lawn, seersucker, double gauze.

💓 Style tip: Choose between a crisp fabric with body to give the dress a more dramatic shape, or a lighter, drapey material that will hang more softly.

Let us know what fabric you’re picking!

20/06/2026

So I made a decision about what to do with this fabric! 🍅🫑🍋🌶️🍊

You might remember a few weeks ago I asked for your help as I was umming and ahhing about which pattern to make. And you had thoughts!

In the end I decided I’d get most wear out of full length Esti trousers 🪡

They took about 15 mins to cut out (about 14 mins of which was spent trying to avoid placing a dodgy-looking halved pepper over the crotch), and another 30 mins to sew together - join the legs, insert elastic, stitch the hem, done. Gotta love a speedy make!

I’d usually taper the legs in a bit on trousers for my petite-yet-hippy shape, but I decided to leave these ones extra wide. I love love LOVE how light and flowy they are 🫶

Now the only Q is do I make a matching Leah top with the leftover material? 😯

Sewing pattern: Esti trousers (part of a co-ord pattern)
Fabric: Off to Market viscose from

18/06/2026

Sewing Leah is just the beginning… 👀

One of our favourite things about our new Leah sewing pattern is how easily it pairs with other pieces in your me-made wardrobe 👯‍♀️

Which combo is your favourite?
💛 Leah + Winnie barrel leg trousers
💛 Leah + Luella midi or maxi skirt
💛 Leah + Esti trousers
💛 Leah + Esti shorts

Don’t forget to tag us in your makes using 👉

17/06/2026

BIG NEWS! 🥳 Season 12 of The Great British Sewing Bee 2026 returns on Tuesday 28th July 2026. Anyone excited? 🫣

Needles at the ready - the Great British Sewing Bee is back! Tune into the new series on Tuesday 28th July!

New host, Sophie Willan, joins judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young for a brand-new series of everyone's favourite sewing show. What challenges would you like to see this season?

16/06/2026

Serving ketchup, mustard, pickles... AND impeccable Leah styling by Lecia Lou Sews ❤️🥒🥫

Made from a thrifted duvet cover and transformed into the ultimate conversation-starting Leah shift dress 😍

Our new Leah sewing pattern is perfect for letting a standout print do its thing. Who else is now eyeing up every duvet cover in sight? 🙋‍♀️

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🔗 Leah pattern linked in our bio

14/06/2026

If your sewing project calls for bias binding, you CAN buy it ready-made – but it’s useful to know how to make your own so you can choose the width, colour, and print 🌸

Making bias binding is a great way to use up fabric scraps too! ✂️

Swipe through to find out how to make it – with or without a bias binding tool 👉

If you are using a tool, make sure you get the right size. E.g. a 12mm (1/2in) maker creates 12mm (1/2in) single fold bias binding, or 6mm (1/4in) double fold bias binding.

Once you know how to make it, you can use it to finish necklines and armholes on projects such as the Leah top + dress, where a facing would be too bulky, or to add a fancy detail to the loose edges of facings, such as on the Sonny jacket and Noa pinafore. Search ‘bias binding’ at tillyandthebuttons.com for full tutorials on both uses 🧵

Save this post for when you need it! 📌

13/06/2026

Thanks for all the 🫶 for my Leah + Winnie co-ord that I shared last weekend 😘 I’m glad so many of you like this outfit as much as I do 💜💙

I’ll be wearing it most days this summer and probably making three more sets just like it 😂

If you’re making a co-ord with our new Leah pattern, I can’t wait to see it! 🤗

Top: Leah sewing pattern
Bottoms: Winnie sewing pattern
Fabric: Yarn-dyed cotton from hey sew sister!

11/06/2026

Our sewing patterns are known for being user-friendly, but did you know they link to loads of extra sewing help? 🤳🏻✂️

Each pattern has a dedicated page on our blog where you can find links to in-depth tutorials relevant to the project, from fitting tips to seam finishes 🪡

On our newer patterns, simply use your phone to scan the QR code on the pattern sheets to jump straight to the sewing support page for that pattern 💛

Alternatively, find the link in the instructions, or find the Sewing Pattern Support page under ‘Resources’ on our website.

And while we’re on the subject... have you explored our newly upgraded blog yet? 👀 Abi has done such a fab job masterminding the makeover🌟

Our shop and blog now live together under one roof at tillyandthebuttons.com, making it much easier to jump between patterns, tutorials, fitting guides and workshops. We’re still making tweaks and improvements behind the scenes, but we’d love you to have a look around and rediscover over a decade of sewing tutorials, videos and resources while you’re there 🪡✨

Now go scan those handy QR codes and get learning!

10/06/2026

One pattern. Two completely different Leah looks by 🤩💕

Both created with thifted fabric - the first one a gorgeous Liberty lawn peplum top with the signature side ties, the second a sweet shift dress sewn in a floral plaid 🌸

One of our favourite things about our new Leah pattern is how versatile it is. Sew an easy-wear shift top or dress, add the gathered skirt for a peplum top or tiered dress, and play around with the optional side ties.

There’s SIX different looks in total - who’s going to be the first to sew them all??

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🔗 Leah pattern linked in our bio