Sooooo… I really didn’t mean to buy another pattern. I’m really trying, people, honest! But when I saw the latest from Tilly and the Buttons, the Coco pattern, I couldn’t help myself and downloaded it right away. I printed it out, dug up some stash fabric, and sewed it right up! It was just too cute to wait! The slowest and hardest part of the process was finding time in my photographer’s busy schedule!
As you can see, I made the dress variation with three-quarter sleeves, cuffs, and a funnel neck. There are also variations for a top, long sleeves, and a standard Breton top slash neck. Plenty of options! The pattern was super easy to stitch up and takes no time at all.
I used a sweatshirt-weight French terry that I bought with a Living Social coupon at Paron Fabrics nearly two years ago. It’s been hogging up space in my stash for way too long, so I was so happy to stitch it up! I probably shouldn’t have made the version with cuffs and a funnel neck since the fabric is so thick, but I loved them so much that I tried it anyway. The seam allowances are a bit bulky, but I can live with that.
Since the fabric is so thick, the seam allowances didn’t want to lie flat- I could press them flat, but they would spring back almost immediately. I solved this problem by topstitching them down. Let’s just call it a design detail! I hemmed the dress by turning it up and twin needling it. I don’t know it if was because of the weight of the fabric, but the hem sagged at the side seams instead of standing out, so I just trimmed it even before hemming.
I don’t usually wear skirts that are flared or even A-line, so this is a little different look for me, but it’s really fun! It’s super easy to wear, and since it’s made from French terry, it’s really, really comfortable. Man Friend was pretty jealous of getting to wear something so cozy as actual clothes (he kept telling me I needed to make more “housedresses”… um, let’s not call them that… maybe “secret pajamas”?). This dress and the pattern is a total win! I’m excited to make more- it’s a quick make and I have a few other pieces in my stash that are now Cocos-to-be! Plus, I just realized that this works for #sewbluefebruary! #Win!
Do you love this pattern, too? What are you sewing right now? Anybody else made any accidental pattern purchases lately?
Ginger Makes... 
Oh this is so cute on you! I’m really liking this pattern too but I must try and hold myself back! I just bought Maria Denmark’s Olivia Oversized Tee. I said I wasn’t going to buy anymore patterns for a while either!
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I’m not even going to google that because I don’t want to be tempted… although oversized tee sounds really appealing to me, hmm… no! Just say no! 😉
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Ooh!! Love it!!! I downloaded it straight away too, but I’ve a few other makes in the queue first…but I am sorely tempted to chuck them off the table all of these gorgeous Cocos I’m seeing everywhere !!
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This really makes me think of you- I think it’s just your style! I’m excited to see yours!!!
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You look so cute in your new dress and you are fast on this make, it just came out! Great job.
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Thanks, Lori! I had some other projects in the works that I chucked to the side in favor of this, oops!
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The Named Sara Ankle Zip Leggings attacked me a week ago. I made the muslin THAT day from scraps, and had to wait to get real fabric. They are waiting for the pattern to be adjusted, but they will be reality soon. I have pinned the Coco dress on my sewing board! Thanks for the tip, yours looks great.
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Oh man, I feel prey to their Valentine’s Day discount code and bought the two-piece cocktail dress… have literally nowhere to wear it, but I HAD to have it! I looooooooove those leggings, but I’m forcing myself not to go look at them now, hahaha! I’m excited to see yours!
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Thanks, same on your cocktail dress.
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Looks so comfy yet polished, absolutely love it! As you now, I’ve been spending far too much moola on patterns lately 😉 Can’t wait to get some garmenting done. (Yes it’s totally a word.) xo
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Hahahaha, I was going to suggest this pattern to you after it was released, but I felt bad since I’d already suggested so many! 🙂
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Haha secret pajamas! Love this colour on you.
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I wish my whole wardrobe was secret pajamas, heeheehee!
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Did you lengthen it any? I thought it looked a little short, but it looks like it’s the perfect length on you.
Also, you were BORN to wear this bad boy. It’s just SO 60s Mod-tastic! You go, Glen Coco!! (That’s what I think every single time I see the pattern name, ha!)
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Nope, this is the original length (shortened about 1″ at the side seams, blending into the front). I’m 5’6″, if that helps!
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA, Glen Coco!!! OH man, that makes me laugh…
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Sweet, thanks! I’m sold on it, then, haha
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Yeah grrrrrrrrrl! Happy to enable! 😉
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so perfect with the red tights! It’s nice that this pattern comes with lots of variations
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It really is nice! It’s a very versatile pattern!
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Wait, wait, wait! This is adorable and looks super comfy!!! I want to sew the funnel neck version so bad!
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This is so you! Do it!
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I love the dress you made with the collar and midlength sleeves. Thanks for the Giveaway.
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Thanks, Victoria! 🙂
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I don’t suit A-line skirts unless I’m wearing them with tights like how you are 🙂 It does look like a very cosy dress for colder months!!! You look so adorable!!
I haven’t bought any patterns since BHL Anna and Georgia, still too in love with them to consider buying or working on any other patterns 🙂
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Oh man, you’re making me want nothing but Annas and Georgias! Yours are so gorgeous!
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Ooooh this pattern is too cute! I adore the funnel neck and would like to sew one dress with a navy stripped jersey fabric. Very 60´s! thanks for the giveaway 🙂
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Thanks, cristina! The funnel neck is so fun and so cozy!
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This is so cute! I love that funnel neck version of the pattern. Good call with the topstitching down the side seams.
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Isn’t the funnel neck fun? It’s nice to have a garment with an unusual detail!
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I love this dress! The holy grail: chic and comfortable at the same time. You look adorable!
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Thanks, lady! You can’t beat feeling good and looking good (usually it’s one or the other for me)!
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You said it! I should tackle some knits sometime, perhaps working with a ponti could serve as my ‘gateway knit’ haha
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Yes, I accidentally purchased every pattern I ever wanted from the Sewaholic line during Tasia’s birthday sale. But I paid with a gift certificate. Does that count? And after seeing your Coco it looks like I’ll be buying that one too. So much for my stash busting efforts in Feb!
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I’ve just started sewing with knit fabrics and they are so easy to sew and so comfortable! Love the dress!
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Love your secret pajamas! Over here, I call them “swanky sweats”. Comfy, cozy and totally appropriate for wearing in the outside world…
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Yes! Swanky sweats!! 🙂
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