Description
**PLEASE NOTE: THIS LISTING IS FOR SIZES XL-3XL. IF YOU REQUIRE XS-L, PLEASE SEE OTHER LISTING**
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!
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FIND YOUR SIZE
Compare your body measurements with the size guide below:
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.
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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
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)
