15 Free Dress Patterns for Girls
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Make a fun dress perfect for summer or winter with one of these free dress patterns for girls. Some are for knit fabrics and some are for woven fabrics.
I love sewing for all of my kids. I love sewing patterns since it makes it easier to get the right look. I really, really love free sewing patterns to try out a pattern designer and practice my sewing skills.
I’ve put a big list together of free dress patterns for girls. Some of these are for knit fabric and some of these are for woven fabric.
Some of these come in one size, and some of these come in multiple sizes. Some are for only little girls, and some are for older girls.
Do you love free sewing patterns? Find something else to sew with some of these free sewing patterns!
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What fabric is best to use for a dress?
For a summer knit dress the best fabric to use is cotton spandex jersey, cotton modal jersey, or bamboo rayon spandex jersey. For a winter knit dress the best fabric is either a sweater knit or French terry.
For a summer woven dress the best fabric is rayon challis or cotton lawn. For a winter woven dress the best fabric is flannel or wool.
What is a PDF sewing pattern?
A PDF pattern is a sewing pattern designed on the computer and organized so that it can be printed on several letter or A4 size pieces of paper.
I love using PDF sewing patterns because if the pattern gets ruined or if my children or I changed sizes, I can always print it again. It’ll never be destroyed since I have a digital version!
How do you use a PDF sewing pattern?
Open the PDF on a computer and click print. When printing make sure that the scaling is set to 100% or no scaling so that the pattern prints at the correct size.
Once the pattern is printed it can be taped together to get the full size. Then the pattern can be cut for each pattern piece size or individual sizes can be traced so that the pattern can be used again and again. Learn how to use PDF sewing patterns.
Check out all these free PDF sewing patterns!
Free Dress Patterns for Girls
FREE 18 mos Babydoll Top Pattern
Make an adorable top for you baby with this babydoll tee pattern. It’s a free sewing pattern that only uses one fat quarter of fabric! Have you ever tried sewing something from a fat quarter of knit fabric? Or do you have knit remnants that are big enough to be saved but you struggle to
Free Girl’s Knit Dress Pattern
This dress is so cute and perfect! It comes in one size and would work great for summer or winter!
Free sewing pattern toddler dress
I just love the peter pan collar one this sweet little dress. It’s a simple shape so patterned fabric would really shine.
DIY Math Facts Stencil Dress
This dress is simple and sweet but the unique waistline and ruffle sleeves make it stand out. I really love the half circle skirt too!
FREE Dress Pattern PDF
This dress is made for glamour since the skirt has so much volume and the bodice is simple enough for fancy fabric.
Sydney Pinafore Free Pattern
When it’s hot in the summer time this dress is a great solution. Use all your favorite quilting cottong fabrics for the perfect play dress.
Free Girl’s Ruffle Dress Pattern
The simple silhouette is dressed up with the adorable ruffles at the sleeve and the hem.
The Carolina Dress Free PDF Pattern
This warm winter dress comes in only one size, but it has the most unique gathered front detail that I love.
Girl’s A-line Pullover Dress Free Pattern
Make a dress for the older girls with this easy and simple dress. It would be so easy to add extra details to the simple silhouette.
Free Pattern The Brooklyn Empire Dress
A lovely dress that can work for all seasons. I love the button placket and the cuffs.
Everyday Raglan Dress
Raglan sleeves are so cute for pairing fabrics, and they are so so fast to sew.
Summer Nightie Free Pattern
This dress is advertised as a summer nightie, but I’ve used it for a regular dress with great success. I love the little ruffle at the hem.
comfy knit dress tutorial
The details are this dress are so unique. It’s sleeveless, it has a button placket, and there are tiered gathered skirt pieces.
girl’s flutter sleeve dress sewing free pattern
Even though this dress only comes in one size, size 4, it’s such a fun and happy dress for the summer time. I love the flutter sleeves!
Simple tunic or dress pattern
This dress is only for little girls, but I love the simple style. There’s no sleeves and just a simple button placket in the back. I’ve made this dress multiple times.
If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
I believe small sewing moments can create great joy. Find your own “right” way to sew. -Heather
Love that last simple pattern!’