Sewing Therapy Barrel Skirt

Buy the Barrel Skirt sewing pattern from Sewing Therapy. Barrel shaped pants have taken the fashion world by storm, and this skirt offers a feminine alternative. What sets this pattern apart is its innovative eight-panel construction. The four upper and four lower panels create sculpted volume not only at the sides, but also at the front and back. The result is a sophisticated and trendy three-dimensional shape that is subtle rather than excessive. Designed with both aesthetics and ease in mind, the skirt also features a comfortable elastic waistband for an effortless pull-on fit and practical slant pockets. 

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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

– 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: 

If you want to maximise the architectural design of this skirt, choose fabrics with some rigidity. Light to mid weight cotton canvas or twill, mid weight linen, quilted cotton or jacquard.

If you prefer a more understated, casual, or romantic look, choose fabrics with a gentle drape. Lightweight denim or chambray, double gauze, rayon/linen blends or washed linen.

Fabric requirements: 

42-44" (110 cm) wide fabric (sizes XS-XL only): 3 yd (2.5 m).

54-56" (140 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2.5 yd (2 m).

Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 6 – 24/26, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

The Barrel Skirt is designed to fall just below the calf on someone who is 5'4" (163 cm).

Notions: 1" wide elastic.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (9 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

Note: A detailed step-by-step sewalong video is available on the Sewing Therapy YouTube channel, so the written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

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