25 April 2018

Five Freyas for Louise

Me, myself + Freya - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
I have a confession to make… I am completely obsessed with making Freyas – anyone else with me?

It's Louise here, the sales and communications manager at Tilly and the Buttons. Last month we launched our latest book – Stretch! Make Yourself Comfortable Sewing with Knit Fabrics – and have been busy bees collectively getting our sew on so I thought I'd share my makes with you : )

Freya dresses - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons


I have made a total of three dresses so far (don’t worry there will more) and two sweaters. I have soooo much love for the other patterns but there is something about Freya that gets my sewjo going!

Freya sweater and Mila dungarees - sewing patterns by Tilly and the Buttons
My first Stretch! make was this goes-under-anything Freya top in paint splatter cotton jersey from Sew Crafty. I made the mock neck 3/4 sleeve version and knew that this was the start of a beautiful friendship! It was such a satisfying sew and came together beautifully. I love wearing this under my teal needlecord Mila dungarees - Freya and Mila were MADE to go together!

Freya dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons

I made my first Freya dress out of this insanely gorgeous soft mustard jacquard jersey from Sew Crafty. I love the oh so easy-to-wear a-line shape of the skirt - it is so comfortable yet stylish.

Freya dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Next came a babydoll Freya dress which was inspired by the Agnes dress hack. I wanted the top of the skirt to sit just above my waist so cut the pattern to this point (and included seam allowances) and then added a skirt by gathering two rectangles of fabric. Check out the Agnes dress hack post for a step-by step tutorial!

My babydoll is made from blue tulip knit organic fabric which was sent to me by the lovely Monaluna fabrics and I just love how the gathered skirt turned out - it's perfect for swooshing!

Freya dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons

Can you tell I loved this shape? I think this is my most adored Freya yet (don't tell the others). Made out of our dreamy stroke me sweater knit in lavender – I can’t tell you how soft this feels, it's one of my favourite fabrics of all time and the colour is everything!

I made this gathered skirt to sit on the waist this time - it was sooo fun playing with this hack and guess what? I want to make more!

Freya dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons

Paired with my mustard seamstress pin that the lovely Joy of Pink Coat Club gave me at our knit fabric pop up shop - I can't get enough of this colour combo!

Freya dress - sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons

Last but not least is this sparkly Freya made out of our stardust sweater knit fabric in pale blue. I love adding something special to my outfits and this fabric ticks all the boxes... I'm already planning to make this again in the stardust sweater knit dark grey stripe (better start making room in my wardrobe)!

Any other Freya lovers out there?! Join the club and share your makes - if only to inspire my next Freya project xxx

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