Barrel dress offers ample space and an intriguing silhouette. It comes with a midi skirt with a barrel-like shape and can be sewn with sculpted sleeves that complement the skirt's form, or it can be sleeveless. The sleeveless version is a perfect addition to your summer wardrobe!
The dress features a rounded neckline with a keyhole opening at the back, closed with a button and loop. You can choose to use bias binding along both the neckline and armholes or sleeve hem if you want to create a more relaxed version. And, of course, pockets in side seams!
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SKILL LEVEL:
FIND YOUR SIZE
Compare your body measurements with our .
The dress offers plenty of space, and to get the size right use your body measurements for both chest, waist and seat when choosing.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
| (cm) | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| A. Chest | 92 | 100 | 108 | 116 | 125 | 137 | 148 |
| A. Chest, sleeveless | 89 | 97 | 105 | 113 | 123 | 135 | 147 |
| B. Waist, both opt. | 89 | 97 | 105 | 113 | 123 | 135 | 147 |
| C. Seat | 138 | 146 | 154 | 162 | 172 | 184 | 196 |
| D. Front length | 125 | 126 | 127 | 128 | 129 | 130 | 131 |
| E. Bottom hem width | 162 | 170 | 178 | 186 | 196 | 208 | 219 |
| F. Bottom of sleeve | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| G. Sleeve length | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 71 |
| H. Position waist seam | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Fabric requirements for folded fabric (m)
Fabric needed for the barrel dress with sleeve:
110-120 cm fabric width XS 3.5 m / S 3.6 m / M 3.6 m / L 3.7 m / XL-3XL N/A*
140-150 cm fabric width XS 3.0 m / S 3.1 m / M 3.1m / L 3.2 m / XL 3.9 m / 2XL 3.9 m / 3XL 3.9 m
Fabric needed for the barrel dress sleeveless:
110-120 cm fabric width XS 2.8 m / S 2.9 m / M 2.9 m / L 2.9 m / XL-3XL N/A*
140-150 cm fabric width XS 2.2 m / S 2.3 m / M2.3 m / L 2.4 m / XL 3.0 m / 2XL 3.0 m / 3XL 3.0 m
*If you are making XL-3XL and want to use fabric width 110-120 cm, you can cut the pattern pieces on unfolded fabric.
Suggested fabrics are light to medium weight fabrics.
You will also need
- Fusible interfacing
- Matching thread
- Button
Optional
- Bias tape ready made - Long sleeve + neck = 3.5 m / Sleeveless + neck = 3.0 m (or make yourself from pieces of the dress fabric)
MAKE MORE WITH THIS PATTERN
- Use bias bindings for neck opening and sleeve endings
- Add fabric belt in contrasting colour
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