Pattern Review: TATB Freya Cowl Neck Dress
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Details
- Pattern name: Freya
- Variation/Style: Dress – Cowl Neck
- Design House: Tilly and the Buttons / Tilly Walnes book Stretch!
- Size I made: 4
Fabric
This owl knit fabric is quite stretch but very cosy. I originally bought it from Fabricland UK a few years ago but I can’t remember which one!
Difficulty
I found this a simple make. The cowl neck was easy to do and might even be easier than the mock neckline that is featured in the other variations in the book. I think it is easier to add than a neckband in my own experience. Apart from that, it was very similar to the Coco Dress (also by Tilly and the Buttons) to make up.
Clarity
I feel a bit like a parrot on this point, as I keep gushing over the Tilly and the Buttons pattern instructions and how it feels like someone is holding your hand, guiding you through the process! I don’t remember encountering any issues with the instructions. The book guides you nicely through all the steps.
Design and Fit
It is shorter than I would normally wear – similar length to the length of the Coco Dress – but as I would wear this with tights it is not too much of an issue.
It feels a bit snug on the bust so next time I may need to grade out a bit on this section – or it may be that I accidentally moved the fabric when cutting it out, reducing the width.
I really like the cowl neck and feel it adds a stylish yet simple addition to the pattern. It would look great in a plain fabric as well.
Time Taken
You can make up this garment within a day. However, I did leave the garment to rest a couple of days before I hemmed it,as I felt that the fabric needed this.
Conclusion
My conclusion is that I would recommend the pattern and this particular variation. However, I would like to make the mock neck style as a sweater next time. As I get warm easily and where I live is fairly mild (or shall we say muggy?) I don’t feel like I need many of these in my wardrobe, however.
You can watch my video review below:
