The Assembly Line - Barrel Dress Pattern

Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: XS – L or XS – 3XL (approx. UK 8 – 18 or UK 8 – 28/30 based on our size chart)

Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.

Description

The Barrel dress combines a striking silhouette with plenty of room for comfort. It features a midi skirt with a barrel-shaped design, paired with the option of sculpted sleeves that enhance its unique shape or a sleeveless style ideal for summer.

The dress is designed with a rounded neckline and a keyhole back opening fastened with a button and loop. For a more casual finish, you can opt for bias binding along the neckline, armholes, or sleeve hems. And, as always, it includes handy side seam pockets!

Recommended Fabric

Light to mid 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.

Notions

• Fusible interfacing
• Button
• Optional: pre-made bias tape (or make yourself from the dress fabric)

Delivery & Returns

Delivery

Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.

UK Delivery:

Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.

We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.

We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.

All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.

Returns

We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.

Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.

Read our full returns policy