Balka Dress

A versatile bohemian kaftan style dress sewing pattern for woven fabric in sizes 0-24 / 30-54 with the following features:

• Big volume sleeves
• Front placket with buttons
• Skirt with gathers
• Side seam pockets
• Dress or blouse

The sewing pattern features

• This is a paper pattern printed in color on quality paper.
• instructions with detailed descriptions and illustrations
• Metric and imperial measurements
• Seam allowances are included in each pattern piece
• Sewing Video on YouTube

Flip through the images to find fabric requirements and measurements.

Balka is a kaftan-style dress or blouse with a button placket. The sleeves are attached to the shoulder with abundant gathers and an elasticated hem. The skirt features numerous gathers at the waist and side seam pockets. This pattern can be used to make a long dress or blouse and requires lightweight woven fabric.

Skill level 2/4

The dress is an easy and quick project for an adventurous beginner.

What you need to make a dress

• Fabric
• Sewing thread
• Elastic
• 3 Buttons
• Fusible interfacing

Use lightweight woven fabric. If you want a dramatic effect, use cotton or linen. For a softer dress, use viscose or silk.