13 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.

15 Free Dress Patterns for Girls

Do you love free sewing patterns? Find something else to sew with some of these free sewing patterns!

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.

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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!

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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!

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Free Dress Patterns for Girls

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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!

Suncadia Dress Free Pattern for Girls

The Suncadia Dress is a free girl’s knit dress pattern that is perfect for playing all summer long!

Free sewing tutorial and pattern toddler dress with peter pan collar

Learn how to make an adorable little girls dress with a peter pan collar.

DIY Math Facts Stencil Dress | Handmade Charlotte

The Sydney Pinafore: Free Pattern –

Introducing the Sydney Pinafore. I am originally from Australia and it was very common to see little girls running around in loose fitting pinafores (also referred to as a pinny) during the hot weather.

Free Girl’s Ruffle Dress Pattern – Sew Much Ado

Sew an adorable dress with this free girl’s ruffle dress pattern! Design has ruffle sleeves, a ruffle hem, and a sweet A-line shape!

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The Carolina Dress ||Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

A free PDF Pattern for the Carolina Dress from Shwin&Shwin

Girl’s A-line Pullover Dress, Free Pattern size (4 to 10)

I have a new free girls sewing pattern to share with you today!  A simple Girl’s A-line Pullover Dress, designed to be sewn with knit fabric.

Free Pattern The Brooklyn Empire Dress | The Stitching Scientist

Free Pattern for an Empire Waist Dress for the little girl in your life. Comes in multiple sizes and perfect for all seasons.

Summer Nightie Free Pattern – Sew Much Ado

Sew a Summer Nightie with this free pattern! Perfect project for your favorite knits, and it will be a favorite for any little girl! Sized 2/3.

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girl’s flutter sleeve dress or top sewing tutorial & free pattern in 4T

Learn to sew an adorable flutter sleeve top or dress for a little girl with this easy to follow step by step sewing tutorial. Free pattern in size 4T.

Simple tunic or dress pattern

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I believe small sewing moments can create great joy. Find your own “right” way to sew. -Heather

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We do a lot of sewing for charity , but haven’t been able to download any of these dresses and they look beautiful

Love that last simple pattern!’