12 FREE Sundress Patterns for Women

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Sew a beautiful sundress for summer with this collection of twelve free women's sundress patterns, tutorials, and diy sewing projects, gathered from all over the web.

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Here you'll find a variety of sundress styles, including simple and easy sundresses for beginners, tiered sundresses, ruffled sundresses, a sundress with a shirred back, and more. In both short and long styles.

So, what exactly defines a sundress? A sundress is generally considered to be a loose, flowy dress that is sleeveless, often with straps that go over the shoulders. It may or may not have a defined waist, it may have an a-line or a straight silouette, a round, v-neck, or square neckline, and can be short or long. A sundress is also sometimes embellished with ruffled tiers.

Because of its loose, flowy style, a sundress is the ideal dress for summer, helping to keep you cool in warmer weather, especially when sewn from a breathable fabric such as linen or 100% cotton. And because it's loose fitting, a sundress also tends to be flattering to most body types.

And because a sundress has no sleeves and often no waistband, it can be a great dress for a beginner to sew. And because of its loose fit, little to no fitting will be required. And if the new seamstress sews her dress from a print fabric, the print can help hide or camouflage any sewing mistakes she may make.

And because a sundress is usually meant to be loose and flowing, any fabric that drapes well would be an appropriate choice - a lightweight cotton or linen fabric, rayon, or any drapey, silk-like fabric. And just remember that if you want to be able to launder your finished dress, to prewash your fabric first to prevent shrinking of your finished dress.

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