Billy Dress and Top Pattern

Billy is a perfect beginner’s project or a quick-fix project for more experienced sewists, as there is no closure and not too many other techniques involved. The easiest variation is the sleeveless version with neck facing. A more challenging project is the dress with the double ruffled sleeve and slits in the side seam, but even that one is quickly put together.

Here are some of Billy’s main features: 

• She has a fairly wide, straight cut and can handle a lot of different body types, even though she doesn’t have a bust dart. 
• You can make Billy either in a woven fabric or a knit fabric. Choose your neckline option accordingly with either a jersey trim or a facing. 
• No closure, the neckline is wide enough.
• The dress has slits on the sides and you can either put pockets on there or choose not to. 
• There are also different length options: top, short dress and long dress. And a bunch of sleeve options to choose from.