5 FREE Dress Sewing Patterns for Beginners

Most of us own dozens of different dress sewing patterns, and we paid a pretty penny for some of them. Now that the holidays are here, we have to be a little more careful about our budget. Helloooo, free dress sewing patterns!

Free Dress Sewing Patterns

Download these basic free dress sewing patterns that you can sew as-is or put your own spin on.

These free dress sewing patterns are awesome basics that you can sew as-is or put your own spin on. The basic silhouettes make them easy to customize. Add sleeves to the sleeveless styles, mix patterns, or practice shortening and lengthening hems. It’s the perfect opportunity to play around and be creative.

Maybe you blew all your savings on holiday gifts. Or maybe it’s your New Year’s resolution to be more thrifty when it comes to sewing supplies. No matter what your situation, download these free dress sewing patterns and start sewing right away.

Graffiti FREE Dress Sewing Pattern

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1. Graffiti Dress

The length of this circle skirt can be shortened or lengthened depending on your preference. There’s also an option for a contrast waist band. If you get stuck while you’re making the dress, check out the how-to video that the designer made.

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Striped Maxi Dress FREE Sewing Pattern

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2. Striped Maxi Dress

This pattern is perfect for sewers who want to give knits a try. If buying knit fabric isn’t in your budget right now, the designer also suggests using a jersey bed sheet as an alternative. See our tricks for sewing with knits if you’re sewing with knits for the first time.

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Mom's Raglan Dress FREE Sewing Pattern

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3. Mom’s Raglan Dress

It’s hard to be comfortable while also looking dress up, but this raglan dress pulls it off nicely. I love the sample dress’s combination of striped bodice and floral sleeves! Dig through your scraps and see what kind of fun pattern combinations you can come up with.

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Brief Encounter Knit Dress FREE Sewing Pattern

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4. Brief Encounter Knit Dress

A breezy bodice with a circle skirt sewn in a knit fabric is no doubt a recipe for comfort. Add a belt for just a bit of extra embellishment, like the sample above. There’s also a full video tutorial to walk you through each step in case you get stuck.

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Color Block V-Neck FREE Dress Sewing Pattern

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5. Colorblock V-Neck Dress

Here’s another knit that will gladly help you get rid of those knit fabric scraps. Feeling adventurous? You could even add a colorblock border around the hem.

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4 Responses to “5 FREE Dress Sewing Patterns for Beginners”

  1. Sharon Macauley

    How do I get these free patterns - 10 FREE Dress Sewing Patterns for Beginners By Ashley Little

  2. Kelebogile Mosai

    Where are the free patterns?

  3. swim49pool@icloud.com

    How do I get my purchased patterns and free Ones from the old crafty that I had

  4. lelitzik20576419

    How do you get the pattern??