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Barrel Dress Sewing Pattern, The Assembly Line

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.

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    Description

    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!

    Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight fabrics.

    Fabric Requirements 

    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. 

    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)

    Ability: Intermediate

    Sizing: XS-L and XL-3XL

    Make more with this pattern:

    • Use bias bindings for neck opening and sleeve endings
    • Add fabric belt in contrasting colour

    FIND YOUR SIZE

    Size guide:

    YOUR BODY MEASUREMENTS (cm)

    Measurements should be taken directly on your body.
    1 Chest: Measure the fullest part of your bust while wearing a bra that fits.
    2 Waist: Measure above your navel. 
    3 Arm length: Measure from shoulder to wrist.
    4 Seat: Measure your low hip around the fullest part of your hip.
    5 Inside leg: Inside leg is measured from the top of your inside leg down to the floor.

     
    WOMEN
    XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
    Size EUR 34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58
    Chest 80 84-88 92-96 100-104 108-114 120-126 132-138
    Waist 64 71-75 79-83 87-93 96-102 108-114 120-126
    Seat 91 95-99 103-107 111-115 119-123 127-131 135-139

    Average body height 168 cm

    FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

    Compare your body measurements with the size guide above. The dress offers plenty of space, and to get the size right use your body measurements for both chest, waist and seat when choosing. 

     

    (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

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    The Assembly Line

    Barrel Dress Sewing Pattern, The Assembly Line

    £21.00

    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!

    Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight fabrics.

    Fabric Requirements 

    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. 

    You will also need:

    Ability: Intermediate

    Sizing: XS-L and XL-3XL

    Make more with this pattern:

    Size

    • XS-L
    • XL-3XL
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