https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/lyra Instagram hashtag: SewingLyra
Swoosh around in effortless style with this on-trend dress. Endlessly versatile, pick cool cotton for summer, cosy needlecord for winter or drapey viscose for added swish!
- Easy-fitting bodice with bust darts and button front opening
- Classic two-piece collar and stand
- Choice of short sleeves or full-length billowy sleeves with elasticated cuffs
- Gathered skirt can be hemmed at the knee or add the midi-length panel for a trendy tiered look
- Optional narrow tie to cinch the waist
- And of course, side seam pockets!
Suggested fabrics
- Lightweight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, voile, seersucker, viscose (rayon) or crêpe.

Photos
(https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/lyra. Credit: Tilly and the Buttons)
(https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/lyra. Credit: Tilly and the Buttons)
(https://www.instagram.com/p/CNjkorasnR3/. Credit: thebakerthatsews.)
(https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQwC_es8KZ/. Credit: minimaymakes. Long version of Lyra dress.)
(https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd7z6DfqjuK/. Credit: @minimaymakes. Cami shirt dress from Pauline Alice Patterns, but looks very similar to Lyra shirt dress.)