Create your dream handmade wardrobe with our collection of dress patterns for women.
From the sleek lines of a figure-hugging wrap dress to the effortless elegance of a classic button-up shirt dress, we've got a whole host of simple dress styles to suit both your personal style and size. Our range of sewing dress patterns feature designs suitable for woven fabrics and soft jersey knits, as well as offering a variety of lengths, including mini, midi and maxi. Our easy-follow tutorials will help you to create a handmade dress that will fit and flatter your figure, allowing you to look your best whatever the occasion.
Front: cut one on the fold
Back: cut one pair
Front neck facing: cut one on the fold
Back neck facing: cut one pair
Sleeves: cut one pair
1.5cm seam allowance used throughout, except around the keyhole (see pattern piece).
Cutting guide
Front: cut one on the fold
Front side panel: cut one pair
Back: cut one pair
Front facing: cut one on the fold from fabric and one from interfacing
Back facing: cut one pair from fabric and one pair from interfacing
Pockets bags: cut one pair
Straps: cut one pair
1.5cm seam allowance used throughout, unless otherwise stated.
Front: cut one pair
Front skirt facing: cut one pair in fabric, one pair in fusible interfacing
Back: cut one on fold
Sleeve: cut one pair
Neck band: cut two strips of jersey, 4cm x 58cm
Tie belt: cut two strips; right side 10cm x 135cm, left side 10cm x 120cm
Front bodice: cut one on the fold in fabric and lining
Back bodice: cut one pair in fabric and lining
Sleeve: cut one pair
Sleeve flounce: cut two in fabric and lining
Front skirt: cut one on the fold
Back skirt: cut one pair
Front: cut one on the fold
Back: cut one on the fold with the top section removed
Front frill: cut two on the fold
Back frill: cut two on the fold
Neck tie: cut two
Neck tie channel: cut one
Elastic casing: cut one
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