Friday Pattern Company

Friday Pattern Company Wilder Gown

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We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.

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Buy the Wilder Gown sewing pattern from Friday Pattern Company. The Wilder Gown is a raglan sleeve dress/top that is pulled in and tied at the neckline. It can be made as a long two-tier dress, a short single-tier dress, or a top! The pattern also includes options to make it short or long sleeved. The Wilder is as comfortable as it is cute and its modular design lends itself well to customisation. You'll want to make this pattern again and again.

Note: This pattern is also available as part of The Designer Edit: Friday Pattern Company Bundle.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

- PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50). Includes sizes XS – 4X only. 

- PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

- PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

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).

Sizing: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SIZING OPTIONS CAREFULLY.

PAPER PATTERN: XS - 4X (approx. UK 6 - 28, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

PDF PATTERN: XS – 7X (approx. UK 6 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern was drafted for a B cup and a height of 5'5" (1.65 m).

Notions: Matching thread; safety pin.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (26 pages + 15 pages for skirt tier); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets).

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Customer Reviews

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Melanie Keane
Luxury

Oh my word, I’m so glad that I tried this pattern again. I made my first WilderGown dress 3 years ago in a pink cotton gingham and I wasn’t mad on the finished dress. It felt voluminous and I thought I looked quite shapeless in it (tbh I am).. This version is the polar opposite, luxurious, drapey and feels quite decadent. I bought this ink blue bamboo silk from Raystitch in Islington 2 years ago intending to make a WilderGown top but just hadn’t got around to it. A big birthday and a newly sewn pair of Mitchell trousers motivated me to crack on with it. This time I made the smallest size and the only alteration I made was to shorten the neck keyhole to avoid gaping. I’m happy with the fit and the silk changes the effect of the pattern entirely. A few words on sewing with silk…take it slowly. I used decorators tape to hold the fabric in place whilst I cut the top out using a rotary cutter. I cut out on the flat using weights rather than pins. Use a size 70 needle and shorten the stitch length. Be careful when snipping threads…I managed to nick the front piece but fortunately I had enough spare to recut and resew.

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MissMaudeNZ
Wilder Gown Sleeveless Hack

We hacked the wilder gown to make a stunning sleeveless dress and we were so happy with how it came out and it was also really simple to do! We have done a step by step guide on how to do it on our blog, we love how versatile this pattern is! ❤️

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Beth Middleton
Lovely summer dress

The pattern was really easy to follow with no zips or buttons to make it complicated. A good pattern when your sew-jo is low! For some reason I found the sleeves tricky to attach but that’s probably a reflection on my skill rather than the dress itself.

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Salva..aka @sewingunlimited
Just love it! - Wilder Gown

Here’s my version of this beautiful Wilder gown dress and I’m in love.

I made the smallest size and I took 2.5cm off the length of each panels.

I originally finished the sleeves as per the pattern but I did not like them, they were too wide and shapeless on me so I created a little cuff to give them some shape.
I much prefer it and I’ve been wearing loads in the summer.
The fabric is some beautifully soft viscose and it works perfectly for the dress, it makes so light and floaty.

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Project_Life_Pursuit
First of many - Wilder Gown

As a relatively inexperienced sewist, I found the process of sewing and constructing this pattern very rewarding, and quite addictive! I've got plans for lots more versions. I have broad shoulders so next time I will make an adjustment for this, but my first version with no adjustments is perfectly wearable. I'm currently 7 months pregnant and made my usual size - I think it will see me through the pregnancy and hopefully after, perhaps with a belt

My blog post has some more info and thoughts