The Wilder Gown, Buffet Dress Sewing Pattern, Friday Pattern Co

The Wilder Gown is a loose, flowy, tiered dress that can be sewn up in a bunch of different ways! It has raglan sleeves and ties up at the neck. It is easy to sew and is perfect for drapey woven fabrics. The Wilder Gown can be made as a top or dress, long or short sleeved, with one skirt tier or two. The design is fairly modular so it is easy to customise to your vision!

Suggested Fabrics:

You will get a different look depending on the type of fabric you select. A drapey rayon or silk will give it a more elegant dressy look, while a more sturdy fabric like a linen will give you a structured everyday dress. We encourage you to be creative and daring with fabric! It would look amazing in a cotton voile, rayon challis, or chiffon.

Fabric Requirements:

Full length dress

45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: XS – M, 4 yd (3.7 m) // L – XXL, 4.25 yd (3.9 m) // 1X – 4X, 5 yd (4.6 m) // 5X – 7X, 7.63 yd (7 m).

54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: XS – M, 3.5 yd (3.2 m) // L – XXL, 4 yd (3.7 m) // 1X – 4X, 4.25 yd (3.9 m) // 5X – 7X, 4.4 yd (4 m).

Short dress

45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: XS – M, 2.5 yd (2.3 m) // L – XXL, 2.75 yd (2.5 m) // 1X – 4X, 3.5 yd (3.2 m) // 5X – 7X, 4.4 yd (4 m).

54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: XS – M, 2 yd (1.8 m) // L – XXL, 2.5 yd (2.3 m) // 1X – 4X, 2.75 yd (2.5 m) // 5X – 7X, 4.4 yd (4 m).

Top

45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: XS – M, 1.88 yd (1.7 m) // L – XXL, 2 yd (1.8 m) // 1X – 4X, 2.75 yd (2.5 m) // 5X – 7X, 2.88 yd (2.6 m).

54″ (137 cm) wide fabric: XS – M, 1.67 yd (1.5 m) // L – XXL, 1.88 yd (1.7 m) // 1X – 4X, 2 yd (1.8 m) // 5X – 7X, 2.25 yd (2.1 m).

For a short sleeved version of any of the above, subtract 0.25 yd (0.23 m).

You will also need: 

• Matching thread
• Safety pin

Ability: Easy / Confident Beginner