15+ Gorgeous Summer Dress Patterns For Women

Here are more than fifteen summer dress patterns for women you can sew now. Even better: all these womens dress patterns are free! Check them out! 

These are all home dress sewing projects that come with tutorials, helping you learn how to make a dress. Check them out to find your all-time favorite womens dress pattern!

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15+ Gorgeous Summer Dress Patterns For Women

Now back to the gorgeous womens dress patterns:  learn how to sew a dress from these 18 free dress patterns for women. There are swing dress patterns, shift dress patterns, sleeveless dresses, a short-sleeve dress, a raglan dress, even a top tank dress. You can opt for a vintage dress pattern or a modern dress design.

check them out and see which of these patterns for dresses would fit you best. Celebrate you this summer, learn how to sew a dress and finally make something for yourself!

Shall we start with the little black dress? Just this once:

1 - Little Black Dress Pattern

This adorable black dress can become your go-to dress for any party! The dress pattern has been updated, offering additional options.

2 - Perfect Summer Swing Dress

Work, weekend, day or date - we love how you can make this swing dress work in any situation!

3 - Pleated Summer Dress Pattern

Walk out the door feeling bright and happy with this beautiful relaxed-fit pleated dress. I might have a thing for the pleats. you'll find more pleated dresses here in this list 🙂

Talking about the summer, you can add some fun summer accessories by following this free SewEASY Gifts series:

4 - Pleated Fit And Flare Dress

Love love love pleats! (two more coming, see below 😉

I believe now's the time to use that pretty fabric you've been keeping in your stash like forever! But if you are still searching for the latest summer fabric to make a dress, check out these adorable prints at peek-a-boo shop. (I love them!) Maybe this time you'll make your best-ever gorgeous summer dress, just for you!

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5 - Bardon Sleeveless Summer Dress Pattern

One of the more casual womens dress patterns - free pattern for a sleeveless dress by Peppermint Magazine has a loose fit and comes in 12 sizes. I love the inseam pockets and the tiered skirt!

6 - Garden Party Dress

How about your very own garden party dress? When on site, go to 'Make This' tab and get your free pattern and tutorial.

One-Sleeve Dress Pattern

Elastic instead of zippers, a fresh take on summer comfort without compromising your style! This one-sleeve dress pattern by Mood Sewciety blog will be perfect for a breezy day outfit paired with sneakers, or for a summer date night with heels. You'll love it!

Free Party Dress Pattern

The Mood Sewciety brought the 'comfortable' and the 'stylish' into one single dress pattern - and it looks amazing! You can elevate this free bodice dress pattern with a woven fabric and optional back zipper, or skip the closure altogether and opt for a stretch version! The one in the photo was sewn with ponte as underlay and lace.

Now, let's bring the show straight to the beach:

Trapeze Tank Dress Pattern

Trapeze Tank Dress - Free Pattern by Sewing Rabbit A great dress for a relaxed weekend!

Off-The-Shoulder Dress Pattern

Loving this cute and classic off-the-shoulder dress - perfect for the summer! Tutorial at Elle Apparel.

Free Maxi Dress Pattern

I couldn’t imagine summer without the perfect maxi knit dress! Get this maxi knit dress pattern at Mood Sewciety blog

The Velvet Dress Tutorial

Gorgeous, and though velvet might not be the first material on your mind when sewing for the summer, but just imagine all the compliments when you show up in a dress like this one at a summer evening outing! This is a great project to practice sewing velvet and has links for how to draft your own dress pattern, so it's a fantastic introduction to dressmaking as well.

10 - The Faux Wrap Dress For The Summer

This gorgeous faux wrap dress is universally flattering to all body shapes, and the skirt length is the perfect way to use it either as a beach dress or for a more formal occasion. Check out the tutorial here.

11 - Easy Summer Swing Dress

You'll look fantastic in this full-circle sun dress!

12 - Perfect Beach Dress

A-line dress, meant to be worn over your swimsuit - now's the perfect time to make it if you want to wear it this summer, be it at home or at the beach.

13 - Mom's Raglan Dress

Mom's Raglan Dress - Free Pattern by Serger Pepper. A comfy but fashionably relaxed raglan dress in a relaxed asymetric dress design. Perfect for practical women!    

14 - Free Sundress Pattern

Or try a different style of a sundress pattern - this one by Peppermintmag! It's one of my favorite womens dress patterns to pack for the summer vacations.

15 - Paper Pieced Dress

One word: stunning. This is not a beginner-level dress, but definitely worth trying out if you have made dresses before. The instructions included only refer to printing the pattern, piecing, and cutting, so it's meant for advanced sewists. Gorgeous, anyway! Free pattern here.

16 - Striped Dress Pattern

This free dress pattern is the perfect combination of vintage-inspired style with a modern edge. Simple to sew but this sophisticated look - love it!

17 - Pleated Vintage style dress

This 50ies style pleated dress pattern is a one-size pattern designed by Veravenus and adapted by SewDifferent to feature knotted shoulders. what a lovely cocktail dress!

18 - Nadia Dress

Beautifully designed womens dress pattern with ¾ sleeves - you'll have to sign up for the newsletter to get access to their free pattern database, but it's so worth it - get the Nadia dress pattern here at sewmag.co.uk

I hope you've enjoyed this list of womens dress patterns. Now to pick a favorite! I'm leaving the choice to you - let me know which one is your favorite summer dress pattern this year!

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