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Made By A Fabricista: My Anthropologie Recreate the look Dress!

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I went shopping at Anthropologie this Summer with my daughter and she kept saying you should make an Anthropologie Dress, but better! (Like it’s hard?!) So, I did! I chose a beautiful cotton lawn with a navy background, abstract purple roses plus green and beige stems/leaves. I chose to use the Tilly and the buttons Lyra shirt dress pattern with the extra tier and long sleeves. I made my size according to my measurements without any adjustments. I did widen the tie belt to make a larger bow. Anthropologie has a dress now on their site called the Bettina Tiered Shirt Dress by Maeve for $148. How did I do??


I really enjoy wearing and sewing Cotton Lawn. When I see it available on Fabric Mart, I grab it up quickly! This dress is light and soft but with long sleeves it is the perfect dress to wear for Fall. 


I don’t normally like shirt dresses or collars, but this oversized dress pattern fits comfortably. The collar is not difficult at all. Tilly has a video to help, but I didn’t need it because the instructions were great! The button placket is also easy to construct. My first version of this dress I made in a rayon came apart at the button placket seam after washing so I DID NOT trim the seams this time. I also did not trim the collar seams quite as much and they turned out perfect. 

The sleeves are the perfect length. I am 5’10” and usually need to lengthen bodices, sleeves and the length of dresses. I didn’t make any adjustments to this pattern and it fits perfectly. My least favorite part of sewing is pattern adjustments. I find that Tilly and the Buttons patterns really fit me well. I really enjoy making her patterns so much. I also added a “sweary” label from Kylie and the machine because its fun! 



I absolutely love this dress! I received so many compliments today at work. It brings me so much joy to wear my handmade colorful clothes. Will you make a Lyra? It is such a wonderful pattern! Follow me @Hoppaheedahoe

Happy Sewing!

Patricia  |  @Hoppaheedahoe




Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!
You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: COTTON LAWN.

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