Recently I pattern tested the Esti co-ord for Tilly and the Buttons. As I was sewing from a pre-release copy, it wouldn’t really be fair for me to review the pattern until I make a copy from the final version. But I can say that this is a solid, simple pattern, excellent for beginners! There are no closures; the top just slips over your head, and the trousers are elasticated.
I tested the cropped length view – I can’t remember for the life of me why I chose the cropped length, when crop tops aren’t really my style! But at time of writing, it’s super sunny and warm in York, so a breezy belly is comfortable. Come autumn though, I will use my leftover fabric to extend the top, so I can tuck it in for that faux jumpsuit vibe.
The trousers are great. I love a pair of brightly-coloured, wide-leg, stretch-waistband linen trousers. This pattern hasn’t displaced the Tilly and the Buttons Safiya trousers (from the Make It Simple book) as my favourite trousers though, as I love the flat front waistband of that pattern. But I do like the patch pockets on these, so I might add those to my next pair of Safiyas – in addition to the in-seam pockets, of course!
