Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: XS – L or XS – 3XL (approx. UK 8 – 18 or UK 8 – 28/30 based on our size chart)

Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.

Description

The Barrel dress combines a striking silhouette with plenty of room for comfort. It features a midi skirt with a barrel-shaped design, paired with the option of sculpted sleeves that enhance its unique shape or a sleeveless style ideal for summer.

The dress is designed with a rounded neckline and a keyhole back opening fastened with a button and loop. For a more casual finish, you can opt for bias binding along the neckline, armholes, or sleeve hems. And, as always, it includes handy side seam pockets!

Recommended Fabric

Light to mid weight fabric.

Fabric Requirements

Sleeveless

110-120 cm wide fabric: XS 2.8 m / S 2.9 m / M 2.9 m / L 2.9 m / XL-3XL N/A*.

140-150 cm wide fabric: XS 2.2 m / S 2.3 m / M 2.3 m / L 2.4 m / XL 3.0 m / 2XL 3.0 m / 3XL 3.0 m.

With sleeves

110-120 cm wide fabric: XS 3.5 m / S 3.6 m / M 3.6 m / L 3.7 m / XL-3XL N/A*.

140-150 cm wide fabric: XS 3.0 m / S 3.1 m / M 3.1 m / L 3.2 m / XL 3.9 m / 2XL 3.9 m / 3XL 3.9 m.

* If you are making XL-3XL and wish to use 110-120 cm wide fabric, you can cut the pattern pieces on unfolded fabric.

Notions

• Fusible interfacing
• Button
• Optional: pre-made bias tape (or make yourself from the dress fabric)