Pattern Review; Tilly and the Buttons Stevie - 3 fabrics, 3 variations!
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- Thanks for watching my vlog! This week I'm reviewing the Tilly and the Buttons Stevie pattern. I've made it up in 3 different fabrics types and made 3 different versions. I'll show you the adjustments I've made and give you some fabric suggestions in case you want to try it yourself.
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Thank you very much for this video, the silk looked stunning X
Love seeing the three versions! Thank you for taking the time and effort.
By profession I'm a knitwear designer, indie yarn dyer, and a maker of project bags, but I do enjoy sewing as well. And I gotta say, I'm always inspired to sew even more after watching these videos. Thank you! (My wallet is less grateful though, I'm sorry to say, haha). Also voted for you - good luck!
Loved seeing your fabrics. The black dress is my favorite on you. I voted for you! Woo hoo - what fun and what an honor (honour) for you!
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Seeing the fabrics which you demonstrated was really helpful, it is not always easy to understand drape etc of fabric when buy online. You also gave e some ideas. Thank you, more videos like this please.
Hummingbirds! Wowzers love that 💕 💗
Thanks Sheona, found this really helpful in different fabric types, yes please to similar vlogs...going to run up a few different fabric 'stevies' now as you have inspired me...yours look so beautiful & wearable..thank you : )
Thank you! X
I know you made this last year. But I just saw your video
and had to comment. Loved all your top versions.
But, by far, the third one, black floral, is very pretty. Love it.
It’s very flattering. I do think it could benefit from the darts.
Love your videos. Thank you.
I'm always wondering how a pattern would look in different fabrics so really great, thanks
I am not into fast dressmaking and don't particularly like making or wearing loose, unstructured clothing. But I like your approach to the pattern review. Making up the different options and using different fabrics does bring out the best in a pattern. One can objectively see what works and doesn't and how the fabric chooses can make one pattern into a versatile choice. I particularly liked your 4th option - it is stylish and beautiful.
Gday Sheona. Lovely video. Wow, congrats on being in the top 5, that is awesome, you must be sooooo excited. Thanku for sharing. XX
Great idea with the darts
Best of luck with your nomination,you have my vote.This vlog was really interesting.Ive been thinking about the stevie dress but didn't know if it would suit me.Seeing it made up and worn in different fabrics has been brilliant.I would love to see more vlogs like this.
Love it great to see it made in different fabrics
I'm not a fan of this particular dress BUT I loved this video seeing how different fabrics work with it. It's so much easier to buy fabric online when you can see videos of it made up in a garment moving etc so please do more of these :D
I should say I love the dress on you it looks gorgeous it's just not right for me :D
Love this. .didn't really think the Stevie pattern was for me but that cobra version is amazing..really good to have all the fabric suggestions and to see some different looks.
Sheona this Tilley looks great on you! The color and print are so pretty! Thank you so much for reviewing the pattern! ❤️☀️💙
Thank you for your very thorough review. I voted for you & would like to see reviews on patterns that include larger plus sizes also
I love the pattern reviews you have done. I am teaching myself how to sew and find the vlog so helpful in picking patterns.
Congrats on your nomination ! I don’t think I can vote since I live in the US, but good luck!
I really enjoyed your review and seeing Stevie in different fabrics. I first made it during the heatwave in a textured cotton and found it far too hot. I also modified it by bringing in at the waist. I tried it again in a very light Seasalt fabric and like you wish I’d made it longer( I’d added 4inches to the dress) I’ve just made it in a lovely poppy cotton and lowered the neckline and added grosgrain ribbon to the back. Again I tapered it in. I think Im going to use a Viscose or crepe now I’ve seen your version. Anyway from a pattern I wasn’t sure about I’m convincing myself now I’ve seen your versions. .🤣Id love to see more videos like this.
Enjoyed this review very much! You have convinced me to download this pattern. Perfect for fall in Texas where the weather doesn’t respect the season on the calendar 🤗
Best of luck at the awards, Shona. I live in NZ otherwise I would vote for you.
Just catching up on videos Sheona. I love this review type video and would be great to see more. Not sure what pattern though! Your three Stevie's are fab. Great to see them in different fabric options and great fabric suggestions. Thanks as always for sharing. I'd already voted for you, so fingers crossed you win. Like you say, great achievement to get nominated xx
I bought my Stevie pattern from you at the Threads festival and have been wondering what fabric to use to make it. Seeing all your different versions has been so helpful, I now have a much clearer idea how the different fabrics affect the fit and look of the dress. I absolutely LOVE your cobra corsage version! And please do more of this type of video - it's really interesting.
Great watch. Love the second dress on you. I was undecided about the Stevie but I’m quite excited, having seen your versions. Thanks. X
Great review Shiona and all three look great on you but that last dress fabric just looks gorgeous 💝. Lovely fabrics as usual and the best of luck in the awards 😁🍀😘
I recently met your lovely friend Julia in Paris and when I mentioned I like to sew, she told me about your channel on TH-cam. I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your reviews :-)
Ahh that’s so lovely, thank you!
I love your makes! I dismissed getting that pattern as I felt it’s so simple I could hack the look from other items I own but seeing your video you got me contemplate it again... 🤔 Thanks for sharing 😘
Loved the review! I vote for the eve dress next! 😃
Fabulous review, dresses and fabrics beautiful, yes more please. Already voted 🤞
Very useful indeed thanks. Lovely makes
Great review your last dress looks stunning - love it. I just need to get my confidence up on slippy fabrics .... really enjoyed this one
Love this video. When I look at the pattern envelope, I really don't like what I see - it looks way too boxy. But after seeing your versions I hope to give it a try. The bird fabrics are very pretty. Would love to see more videos like this one. Going to vote for your shop now. Good luck!
Awesome job 💕 i love the scoop neck idea.
I love watching your vlogs, thank you. Really enjoyed this one, although it has confirmed my feeling that at 5' nothing this pattern is not for me unless I could scoop the neckline, grade in the waist and put darts in the back as you have done. But then, all those alterations are a problem for a beginner! For those of us who live too far to come to your sewing classes I wonder if you could sometimes add a quick tutorial to your reviews when you have tweaked the patterns? i.e. how to position the darts in the back, or how if the neckline is scooped, the facing can be re-cut? I would love to make the Stevie as you have altered it, but not the original boxy pattern!
This is great as I am going back to sewing and just have no idea wear to start with fabric in relation to the style. I have the Tilly pattern.
Love all of your versions! I wasn't sure about this pattern, but seeing your versions have made me think more about buying it. Like you I would lower the neckline. The high neckline was putting me off as I fairly have broad shoulders. Would love more similar vlogs of other patterns ☺
I was so excited to see that you were going to review the Stevie in various fabrics (and yes PLEASE DO MORE!) because I have Stevie winging its way to me right now :) I didn't buy it when it was first released because it is so similar to other simple dress & top patterns I already own. Then of course I started seeing Stevies pop up on blogs everywhere just had to buy it :) Love all of yours but that last one (your favourite) in viscose was so beautiful and suited your colouring so perfectly I was star-struck when you appeared on camera wearing it! Thank you for another great video Sheona.
Great video, loved seeing different versions made up was really useful! I’ve made one Stevie so far in a stretch cotton and I love it! Would love to do a floaty crepe too though too ☺️
Well done Shona, great versions and love the idea of a going out dress in silk. Like your modifications as I also have a full bust.😊
Loved this review and the fabric advise
Voted. Thanks for another great video
Very cool dress on you, and the last fabric is gorgeous! I don't think the Stevie is for me, though. I think it would look awful on me. Tilly's patterns just don't do it for me because I think they would all be terrible on me. However, I love seeing them on other people because they are cute!
I feel much the same. They seem to be for young, tall people, not middle aged, short, apple shapes like myself!
Wonderful vlog! 😏 Interesting to see how the fabric choice can make such a difference! 😉
Thanks Sheona for your great tips! 💖
Could you please make a review on the Deer and Doe Bruyère Shirt? And maybe also about wrap tops and dresses of your choice? I'm so in love with wrap patterns but never tried one 😅
Thanks so much! I have reviewed the Bruyere on one of my previous makes vlogs but I’m planning to feature it again soon! Will see what I can do about wrap patterns 😁
Love the posh fabric but I can't wear snakes!
Thanks for your vlog Sheena. I too am a bit more curvy and the boxy shaped patterns don’t always suit me so it was really helpful to see how you adapted it. I have the pattern and will make it in a lawn cotton first i think. Do you think it could be made in a scuba? I know it doesn’t need the stretch but I have some scuba I love and fancy trying it out. I do like the style of this vlog so please do repeat this format. Diana
Love them sheona! Do you think you could do a video showing how you made the neck and the defacing wider? I’m a newbie to clothes sewing and would love some tips xx
Thank you and yes, I’ll try and add that in somewhere! X
Hi, thank you. This is so helpful. I am coming back to sewing and have made the Stevie in a cotton and it has come out quite A-line as the cotton, although soft, is quite firm.. My hips are 40 but my top 35.5 Inches so I am pear shaped. I made the pattern as it was but omitted the pocket. Just thought I would make it twice to give me confidence but am completely stuck as to which fabric to use. You mention rayon or viscose - I thought they were the same. I do have some rayon that I bought which I did buy for another project but not made it yet. You also say cotton lawn or cotton poplin would be good. I am going towards cotton lawn. I find the neckline a bit high at the front and would like to know how to lower the neckline and facings. Or I could do your third version in a very drapey fabric you suggest and just keep the pattern as is. thank you
Can you let me know how much fabric is required for the dress length, please! Keen to buy the fabric so it’s ready to go when my pattern arrives x
Hiya Sheona, I loved watching your review... sooo many possibilities 🙀 I'm a fairly beginner sewer. I would like some advice how you added the side darts for extra shape. Did you use double-darts? X
Hi! Yes, there are two darts either side of the centre back, I do show the dress inside out to show the darts in the video 😁
Thank you, very helpful,! I'm a beginner and thinking about making this as my first dress. Does the dress have side seams? I'd really like to put side pockets in. Love dresses with pockets.
Great video. If I were to use the viscose crepe do I have to line it if I don’t want to wear tights? I’m soooooooo hot. I want to wear a bedsheet!
Thank you so much for this video! I have made it up in a quilt weight cotton but wanted a drapery version. I really love the peony print do you ship to Canada? Thanks again.
I like the Sheona dress better.
OK, all you ladies are going to shoot me. I think it’s Big box square. No shape. I don’t get it.
I had to watch this because my nickname is Stevie. This pattern would never suit me though. I'd look like a football player in a dress.
Haha that did make me laugh 😂
Don’t like the pattern its boring, shapeless, horrible and beginner crap. I prefer couture construction using a set square and measurements.
Love the pattern and the fabrics. The pattern is really good for beginners they have to start somewhere. xx