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Coco Shirt from Tilly and the Buttons

After sewing garments for myself last summer and loving every minute of selfish sewing, I have discovered how much I love to wear clothes that are specially made for me. I feel more comfortable in garments I sew. I choose to wear my handmade wardrobe pieces more than store-bought clothes because they fit better which makes me feel more confident.  The Coco sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons are so versatile. You can make a cute top or dress using this easy pattern. There are also different options for the collar, either boat neck or funnel roll. I had trouble deciding, so I made both a dress with the boat neck collar and a top with the funnel neck collar. I love 3/4 sleeves, so I kept that the same. After making the dress in a size 3 (35" bust size), I realized that it was a little too big. I made the Coco shirt in a size 2 (Bust 33") and it was the perfect fit for my 34" bust! The Coco shirt is definitely another wardrobe staple in my closet. I can wear it wit...