The Assembly Line Barrel Dress

Buy the Barrel Dress sewing pattern from The Assembly Line. The Barrel Dress pattern offers plenty of ease and an intriguing silhouette. The dress has a rounded neckline with a keyhole opening at the back, closed with a button and loop. The midi length skirt features a barrel-like shape and side seam pockets. The bodice can be sewn with sculpted batwing sleeves that complement the shape of the skirt, or it can be sleeveless. 

Sewing level: Intermediate

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight fabric.

Fabric requirements: 

Sleeveless

110-120 cm wide fabric: XS 2.8 m / S 2.9 m / M 2.9 m / L 2.9 m / XL-3XL N/A*.

140-150 cm wide fabric: XS 2.2 m / S 2.3 m / M 2.3 m / L 2.4 m / XL 3.0 m / 2XL 3.0 m / 3XL 3.0 m.

With sleeves

110-120 cm wide fabric: XS 3.5 m / S 3.6 m / M 3.6 m / L 3.7 m / XL-3XL N/A*.

140-150 cm wide fabric: XS 3.0 m / S 3.1 m / M 3.1 m / L 3.2 m / XL 3.9 m / 2XL 3.9 m / 3XL 3.9 m.

* If you are making XL-3XL and wish to use 110-120 cm wide fabric, you can cut the pattern pieces on unfolded fabric. 

Sizing: XS – L or XL – 3XL (approx. UK 8 – 18 or UK 18/20 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Fusible interfacing; button // Optional: pre-made bias tape (or make yourself from the dress fabric).