Tilly and the Buttons: Say Hello to Esti - the Ultimate Summer Co-ord!

7 June 2023

Say Hello to Esti - the Ultimate Summer Co-ord!

Say hello to simple summer sewing with our Esti Co-ord sewing pattern!

Our Esti top-and-trouser co-ord sewing pattern makes an instant outfit, staple separates for layering, or even a chic faux jumpsuit. It's an easy sewing project that's great for beginners, and a speedy, satisfying make for more experienced stitchers.

ORDER ESTI HERE

THE PATTERN DESIGN

Esti is a two-piece set comprising a strappy top and trousers or shorts, which you can make to be worn together or separately.

The top has:

Chic square neckline
Straps wide enough to cover a bra
Diagonal bust darts for shaping
Two lengths - finishing at the waist or high hip
Finished with an easy-to-sew facing on the inside

The bottoms have:

Wide, slightly flared legs
Choice of three hem lengths - shorts, cropped or full length trousers
Elasticated waist all the way around, finished with topstitching
Optional large patch pockets on the bum

If you know the Safiya trousers from my book Make It Simple, you may be wondering how the trousers compare to those. The Esti trousers have wider, more flared legs (Safiya legs are straighter), a higher rise at the back, the waistline is elasticated all the way around (Safiya has a flat front) and finished with topstitching, they come in three lengths (Safiya trousers are cropped), plus they're available in 15 sizes from UK 6-34 as a separate pattern to the book.

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SIZING AND FORMATS

Esti is available either printed or PDF in sizes UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62. (Shop our growing collection of printed UK 6-34 sewing patterns)

Our award-winning sewing patterns feature clear instructions with step-by-step colour photos to guide you through the project. The pattern pieces themselves are clearly labelled so you can see which seam is which and how they go together.

Order the printed sewing pattern and we'll send you a beautiful package in the post, with a full-colour instruction booklet. Made in the UK, our patterns are printed on durable paper which you can use repeatedly without tearing or scrunching up.

Esti is also available as an instant PDF download. You'll get an email straight after purchase with a PDF to either print and assemble at home on A4 or Letter size paper or send to a copyshop or pattern printer to print full scale on A0. Need further help? Read our guide to using PDFs.

FABRICS AND SUPPLIES

Ideal for all your favourite spring/summer fabrics, Esti is designed for light- to medium-weight woven fabrics.

Try linen or chambray for a more structured silhouette, or viscose (rayon) or Tencel (lyocell) for a drapier look.

Check out the Esti sewing support page for our sewing and fabric inspiration post!

If you've spotted the eye-catching blue linen with a white block print in the Esti sewing pattern instructions and you're wondering where it's from... we made it! Keep your eyes on our social media for a video from the team DIY-ing this fabric with sponges and paint.

Model wearing a summery blue gingham shorts and top, made using the Esti co-ord sewing pattern A flat-lay showing a sewing step from the Esti sewing pattern booklet

TIPS AND TUTORIALS

Esti is a sewing pattern aimed at 'confident beginners'. The trousers are actually easy enough for complete beginners and would make a perfect first sewing project. The top is one step on, partly because it involves understitching, which can be a little fiddly the first time you do it, and partly because, like many bodices, it may require some fitting depending on your shape.

If you need a helping hand, we have a wealth of free sewing tutorials on the blog, including How to Stitch in the Ditch and Five Tips for Neat Understitching, and fitting help will be available soon via the dedicated Esti support page.

We hope you enjoy making and wearing Esti!

We can't wait to see your Esti makes and in-progress shots. Don't forget to tag us on Instagram @TillyButtons using the hashtag #SewingEsti so we, and the Insta sewing community, can see what you're making!