The Wilder Gown is a loose, flowy, tiered dress that can be sewn up in a bunch of different ways! It has raglan sleeves and ties up at the neck. It is easy to sew and is perfect for drapey woven fabrics. The Wilder Gown can be made as a top or dress, long or short sleeved, with one skirt tier or two. The design is fairly modular so it is easy to customize to your vision! Pattern includes options for top, short dress, and long dress. It also includes options for short or long sleeves. Two cup size bodice options (B cup and D cup).

Sewing Level Confident beginner

Size Range XS-4X 

Suggested Fabrics
Designed for woven 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)
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)

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)
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)

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)
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)

*For a short sleeved version of any of the above, subtract 0.25 yd (0.23 m).

Trim/Notions
Matching thread
Safety pin
The desire to make an amazing gown (or top)

For inspiration, visit @fridaypatterncompany and #WilderGown!

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