My Favourite Tilly and the Buttons Makes and What I'd Make Again

Hello today I am sharing my most loved makes from the Tilly and The Buttons Books, these are my favourite Tilly makes that get the most wear. I have made nearly all the items from all three books but some are loved more than others. Have you made any? If so which are your favourites I would love to know. Please comment below and of course like and subscribe if this is for you. Thank you for watching.

Books mentioned.
Tilly Walnes...
Sewing Stretch
Love at First Stitch
Make it Simple ( I have made The Bertha cardigan and the Safiya playsuit but they are not often worn)

[susannedembowski]

The material of the dress you are wearing is so lovely and the design suits you beautifully.

[dianecrews]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful makes. I wish you would have shown some pictures with you wearing them

[rejoicealways]

Hi Dianne, I brought the book after you showed it on your othere chsnnel I have made the frayer top a couple of times and I have then lenthened it to the knee turning it into a dress. At the begining of the year I cut out the stella hoodie and joggers twice ready to sew for this coming winter ( altough it is like early autum with the change inthe westher) I would lime to make the joni dress but concered as I an big busted, but I will maje it and pass it on to my daughter if it is not a good fit. My confidence has grown since finding your channel your easy to watch and explan well so I woulf like to make all in the clothes in the tilly and button stretch book. Have a good week. Susan 🌸🌼🌻

[barbarag-s]

Aside from the Freya top, I have made several of these with differing necklines, my favourite is a hack of the Stella Hoodie. I have made this a couple of times as a casual dress but left off the hood and drafted a neck facing to replace it. One version has a straight hem and the other one a "shirt tail" hem. They can be worn loose or belted and are very different in character, as one is in a light coloured fun print and the other a dark stripe.

[jaynequreshi]

Hi
I’ve made the Safiya trousers so many times. I’ve made them into a playsuit, dungarees, narrowed the legs, made them into shorts. They are so adaptable!

[annettecowburn-szcq]

I have her stretch book and I've made loads of Freya and the frankie, Stella joggers and hoodie. Also I've made the alexa jumpsuit in 2 versions. I put some wide legged cropped bottoms from the new look 6446 which turned out great. I have the Iris knickers too, I've made loads of those Dianne. Also the tabitha tee shirt too! I got the pattern free in a magazine. I've lent the stretch book to my sister and she's made loads too.
I've surprised myself now I've listed everything 😅.

[KarenMcNeil-enfn]

I am awaiting the Make It Simple book from the library and will copy patterns that I want to make. I bought the other 2 books. I agree with the Delphine skirt, it stuck out far too much. Enjoying your new channel and of course your sew
alongs on Minerva 🙂

[michellebeyer]

Great to see your favourite Tilly makes Dianne. I've just made the Safiya trousers from Make it Simple which were a great fit straight from the pattern. Next time I think I'll narrow them a bit as they are very wide and floaty - more likely to be worn on hot days! Nice to see you back in the sewing room 😊xx

[gayezimhuycke]

Thanks I made this skirt, following your video….it was a great support!

[traciesperrin]

Wow, you are so talented. Love your dress.

[jacquelinehorton]

Hello Dianne, love all your sewing makes in this video. I would be interested in a sew along for that beautiful dress you were wearing. also how you copy the patterns. I have the Tilly Stretch Book but have not yet used it as I find it very complicated. xx

[ckperks]

I’m afraid I was disappointed not to see whole complete garments There is a great view of the upper walls of your sewing room but not enough of the garments. It would also be great to see the garments being worn. A nice informative video but I really missed not seeing the complete garments in a wearing situation. Even inserted pictures of garments being worn would be lovely. Perhaps you might consider featuring this in future videos. I look forward to seeing more of you!

[create_something_pretty]

I've just found your new channel.
I have two of Tillys books but I've only made maybe one pattern. I was a fairly new sewer back then and I'd never gotten back to them. I think the styling puts me off a bit, however everyone who has made clothes from these books has done a great job.

[janicecoulson]

My first ever make was the Coco. So pleased with it I went back to the shop, got same material in another colour. It was too tight?? Couldn't wear it. Never could work out why. I've just cut out the Stella hoodie

[ruthlanwarne]

I’ve only made the Baseball tee shirt and it wasn’t a great success so I’ve never worn it. I just wasn’t happy with the v insert. I have made the Agnes top which I didn’t like much( first jersey garment) the indigo which I gave to my goddaughter so it sounds as if I don’t like her patterns but I do,
I made the Bettine dress and as a top umpteen times for me as well as others. I just loved it, the making and the fit. Similarly I’ve made the Safira trousers 5 times which I also love. Your dresses look nice but I’ve never fancied that style for me.

[sharonscott]

Hi Dianne, I would be interested in knowing your local fabric shop as I live not that far from Sheffield, if you feel you are able to share. I'm always looking for fabric shops where I can go and 'feel' the fabric, rather than just always relying on buying online. No problems, if not. Thanks.

[lesleywilliams]

Hi what is the pattern number for your top you have on today