Tilly and the Buttons Noa
READY, SET, ZIP!
Meet Noa, the polished pinafore that’ll quickly become a wardrobe fave. With a princess seam bodice, exposed zip, and optional D ring adjuster, Noa blends classic lines with modern details. Our award-winning instructions will teach you to install the zip and attach a facing using the clever “burrito method”. Layer Noa over T-shirts, blouses, and roll necks for year-round style.
- Semi-fitted silhouette, subtly shaped with princess seams and waist darts
- High waistline with optional D ring adjuster at the back for a customisable fit
- Exposed zip front opening
- Choice of round neck or V neck, finished with an all-in-one facing
- Choice of mini or knee-length hemline
SKILL LEVEL - For Improvers
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics such as denim, corduroy, twill, jacquard, wool suiting, with or without a little stretch.
SUPPLIES
- Fabric (see back of envelope)
- Matching thread
- Iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric):
Sizes 1-6: 65cm (25⅝in)
Sizes 7-14: 75cm (29½in)
Size 15: 125cm (49¼in) - Closed-ended metal zip:
Sizes 1-6: 30cm (12in) for round neck or 20cm (8in) for V neck
Sizes 7-15: 32cm (13in) for round neck or 22cm (9in) for V neck
(link inside pattern to free tutorial on shortening a longer zip) - Optional: 2 x 30mm (1⅛in) D rings for waist adjuster
- Sewing machine and basic tools, incl regular or adjustable zip foot
