If you want to swoosh around in effortless (and mega comfy) style, then meet Lyra, your new best friend! This ultra-cool shirt dress has an oversized, blousy bodice with bust darts, button front opening, two-piece collar and stand, and, of course, side seam pockets. The gathered skirt can be hemmed just above the knee, or add the midi panel for a trendy tiered look.

Choose between short sleeves for easy-breezy summer style or full length billowy sleeves with elasticated cuffs. Wear Lyra loose and floaty, or add an optional narrow tie to cinch you in at the waist. Endlessly versatile, pick a cooling cotton for the heat, cosy needlecord for the winter or a drapey viscose for added swish!

SKILL LEVEL - Improver

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics with drape such as cotton lawn, poplin, seersucker, lighter-weight linen and blends, double gauze, chambray, viscose (rayon), Tencel (lyocell), lightweight needlecord such as 21 whale

SUPPLIES

• Matching thread
• 0.5 mtr interfacing
  
• 5 x 12-15mm buttons
• Long sleeve version - your wrist measurements x 2 in 10mm wide elastic plus two safety pins.
• Sewing machine and basic tools

SIZES (BODY MEASUREMENTS)