Esti Co-ord Paper Pattern - Tilly and the Buttons

£19.50

Simple to sew and incredibly versatile, this top-and-trouser co-ord makes an instant outfit, staple separates for layering, or even a chic faux jumpsuit. Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced stitcher, our signature step-by-step photo instructions will make the Esti co-ord a speedy and satisfying sewing project.

Top:

  • Chic square neckline
  • Diagonal bust darts
  • Two lengths – waist or high hip
  • Finished with easy-to-sew facing

Trousers:

  • Wide legs with full-length, cropped or shorts hemlines
  • Elasticated waist finished with horizontal topstitching
  • Optional large patch pockets on the bum

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginner

Designer: Tilly and the Buttons

Skill Level: Improver

Size Range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

You will need: 

  • Fabric (see below)
  • Matching thread
  • For the top: 0.5m (5/8yd) interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
  • For the bottoms: Your waist measurement in 25mm (1in) wide elastic
  • For the bottoms: 2 x large safety pins

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

Light-to medium-weight woven fabrics. Try linen or chambray, or viscose (rayon) or Tencel (lyocell) for a drapier look.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

140CM (56IN) WIDE

Shorts:

  • sizes 1-10 – 1.2m (1 3/8yd)
  • sizes 11-15 – 1.5m (1 3/4yd)

Cropped trousers:

  • sizes 1-10 – 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
  • sizes 11-15 – 2.6m (2 7/8yd)

Full-length trousers:

  • sizes 1-6 – 2.5m (2 1/2yd)
  • sizes 7-10 – 2.6m (2 7/8yd)
  • sizes 11-15 - 2.9m (3 1/4yd)

Top:

  • sizes 1-6 – 1m (1 1/8yd)
  • sizes 7-10 – 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
  • sizes 11-15 - 1.6m (1 3/4yd)

115CM (45IN) WIDE

Shorts:

  • sizes 1-10 – 1.4m (1 5/8yd)
  • sizes 11-15 – 1.6m (1 3/4yd)

Cropped trousers:

  • sizes 1-10 – 2.6m (2 7/8yd)
  • sizes 11-15 – 2.7m (3yd)

Full-length trousers:

  • sizes 1-10 – 2.8m (3 1/8yd)
  • sizes 11-15 – 2.9m (3 1/4yd)

Top:

  • sizes 1-10 – 1.5m (1 5/8yd)
  • sizes 11-15 – 1.6m (1 3/4yd)