Jessa by Tilly and The Buttons
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The Design?
Jessa by Tilly and the Buttons are ultra cool trousers with a seventies twist. With wide, gently flared legs on the full-length trousers or turn-up hems on the shorts, they close with a concealed front zip fly.
The high waist, curved waistband and back darts will flatter your bum, while the triangle tab fastening, deep patch pockets and faux pocket flap will have you swooning while you sew.
Jessa?includes jargon-busting instructions, helpful sewing tips, and colour photos showing you each step C making it easy for you to create gorgeous clothes you can be proud to say you made yourself.
Recommended Fabrics
Medium-weight woven fabrics such as denim, corduroy, cotton drill, linen or triple crepe. Stretch isnt required but a small amount of elastane will make them extra comfy.
Supplies and Notions
- Matching thread
- 0.5m (5/8yd) x 90cm (36in) wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
- 18cm (7in) jeans zip
- 2 x 15-20mm (5/8-3/4in) hooks and bars OR 1 x 12-18mm (1/2-3/4in) button with shank and 1 x hook and bar
- Optional: 1 x 10-15mm (3/8-5/8in) button for faux pocket flap
- Sewing machine and basic tools, including zip foot or adjustable zip foot
Sizing?
UK 6-20; US 2-16; Eur 34-48
Level of Difficulty
Improvers
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS | |||
150cm (60in) wide | Trousers | 1.7m (1 7/8yd) | 2.5m (2 3/4yd) |
Shorts | 1.2m (1 3/8yd) | 1.6m (1 3/4yd) | |
115cm (45in) wide | Trousers | 2.9m (3 1/4yd) | |
Shorts | 1.7m (1 7/8yd) | ||
