8 FREE Halter Dress Patterns for Women

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Sew a lovely halter dress with this collection of eight free halter dress patterns, tutorials, and diy sewing projects gathered from all over the web, most with printable pdf templates.

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**Please scroll down the page for the links to the free patterns**

Here you'll find a variety of halter neck dress styles from mid-length to long maxi dresses to vintage styles, plus bandeau and apron dress styles.

So, what exactly defines a "halter dress?" The word "halter" refers to the way the top of the dress is designed. It's sleeveless and has a band, strap, or cord that runs from the front of the dress around the neck, which keeps the top of the dress in place. The neckline of a halter dress can vary from a sweetheart neckline, to a high inverted v-shape, to even a scoop neck. And it's usually backless, and also leaves the shoulders uncovered. The skirt of the dress can be long or short, fitted, gathered, or flared like an a-line or swing style skirt.

Because a halter dress is both sleeveless and backless, it can make a great summer sundress. A halter dress can also make a great evening dress when sewn from a dressier fabric. And a halter dress doesn't have to be just a summer dress. In cooler weather, try wearing a t-shirt underneath one of the simpler styles. And one more benefit of a halter dress is, unlike other strappy dresses, the straps of a halter dress won't fall down.

One of the simpler halter dress designs would probably make a great easy project for a beginner to sew, because it consists of just two pieces of fabric and a set of straps. There's no waist or sleeves to set in, and since many halter dress designs are meant to fit loosely, there will be minimal fitting to do. And if you sew your halter dress from a busy print, it can hide any sewing mistakes you may make.

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