Today we are over at We All Sew sharing our Vintage Sundress Pattern that I have been working on behind the scenes for awhile now, and I am very excited to be sharing it with all of you today.
I feel like this dress is kind of a momentous occasion around here (even though it’s really not–I am totally being dramatic) but is the first time that I patterned-drafted completely from scratch for more than one size. I think I tested it about 8 or 10 times and although I am still nervous that I’ve made the tutorial so it is easy and understandable for all sewing levels….I am hoping that it will be a fun pattern and a good fit for so many little girls.
( So why am I still so nervous? I think I just hope people will like it…)
The sundress was inspired by a 1950’s summer of sun, root beer floats and lazy days at the lake. It has a lined bodice with fully encased seams and bias tape armholes that make it a perfect fit for lots of ages and sizes. The back has buttons all the way down and I think it adds a cute detail. I also absolutely adore a full skirt and this one is no exception. It is full and fluffy and has the perfect twirling capabilities.
And one other thing that I love in patterns is versatility. Luckily I can totally see this dress made in every fabric from a beautiful white eyelet, to a satin flower girl dress with a big wide sash and everything in between. They would all be so darling! And it will also be perfect for a hot July night and just as darling with a tee under it for the cooler months of the year.
The pattern is free (our favorite kind!) and comes in girls sizes 3-8. You can get the pattern for The Vintage Sundress here…
Thanks to the pattern testers who helped fix a couple issues in the tutorial….and thanks to Fat Quarter Shop for supplying the fabric, which is one of the softest cottons I have ever felt. It is so amazing.
And a big thank you to all of you….who just keeping coming around here everyday…..I am just still amazed sometimes that you keep popping over. So, thanks.
Ok, enough Academy Awards…..you need the pattern. It is a downloadable PDF so you can print it out and begin sewing today (or make a trip to your favorite fabric shop for just the right material!)
Have a great sewing day!
~Elizabeth
P.S. If any of you sew it….I really would love to see them. Will you email me a picture or two (or a link)?
I can’t find the pattern for this one. I am so excited to make it. Can you please post a direct link.
I also went looking for it and can’t find it. Would love to make one of these for my girls.
so sweet and you should be proud! drafting anything in different sizes has to be the hardest thing to do! i love that fabric too!
I’m looking forward to making this dress, but I can’t find the pattern!!!
I don’t think the post is up yet. I will put in a direct link when it is up….
~Elizabeth
What a summer treat! Thank you for being so generous with your time and talents!!
Cute! 🙂
Just printed it off. Such a beautiful dress. Super excited that you have the sizes for both my girls (4 & 8)
Thank you- this is a lovely pattern and in a nice size range, too!
Ooo I love it! Too bad it doesn’t come in my size. I’m a little girl at heart 🙂
So cute great work
So cute great work
Thank you SO much! Love this pattern and will try it when things warm up again on our side (South Africa)…. Love the vintage look
The link is correct now…and thanks for all your nice comments. I really do appreciate them.
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I love this organic Yay Day Print! Used some myself on a blanket 🙂 The dress is adorable and the print works wonderfully with this pattern. Congrats!
Classic and lovely style! I love your fabric choice too. Thanks so much for a great pattern – I’m excited to try it.
You are so generous!!!!, thank you so much for the pattern, I will definitely give it a go!. Great thanks!.
got the pattern, but saw only went up to a size 8…my 6 yo is in a size 12/14 – a very tall and lanky little girl..so based on the size chart would be ok to increase those measurements and not lose anything, right?!?!
As long as her chest measurements are within the size range, just add length to the bodice and I would assume a lot of length to the skirt!
Thanks bunches!
Wow, this is gorgeous! The fabric is perfect for the dress too. Amazing!
So pretty! I see one of these in my granddaughter’s future!
Love the dress! Thank you! The fabric is amazing!
Oh love it 🙂 Thank you 🙂
Thank you for sharing this pattern with all of us! I know that it was a lot of work and I want you to know it is appreciated! The still is just darling!
Love the fabric and dress! Thanks for sharing it!! 🙂
I’m confused by the cutting lines on this. The 3/4 – 3 is dotted, 4 is solid.
On the 5/6, the bodice front – 5 is dotted/ 6 solid.
But the back – 6 is dotted, and 5 is solid.
Then the 7/8 – 8 is dotted and 7 is solid? Wouldn’t that make the 7 larger than the size 8?
#confused
Jessica,
When the pattern was digitized those were switched…I will have them correct it. The size 7 is the smaller one and the size 8 is the larger one. Thanks for catching that!
e
I will have those fixed!
Cute cute! And a free pattern… amazing =) Love the fabric you chose for this one.
I thought maybe I was missing something. I was questioning my own sanity for a bit lol
Thank you for clarifying.
This dress is stunning!! I’m so excited for you! I can’t believe you would be nervous at all, it’s so lovely!! Thanks for sharing it with us!
I love this so much!! The dress is sooooo gorgeous – those buttons up the back just kill me. LOVE. The fabric is so pretty too – you girls are just amazing.
Beautiful dress!! Thank you so much for the pattern!! I will definitely be making it!
Beautiful! And so generous of you girls! Thank you!
you guys are amazing and so is this dress! I LOVE the buttons!! Well done!
-Adrianna
This dress is so cute!! Thank you so much for sharing it and for free?! You rock! I was just at Joann Fabric yesterday and purchased enough to receive a $10 off coupon (you had to spend more than $50 to get one – oops!) anyway I am so happy I got that coupon so I can go back and get some fabric to make this dress! Hmmm maybe some gingham or seersucker decisions decisions…
Jessica,
It is all fixed….so the sizes and dotted lines are all in the correct places! Thanks again for catching those things…
I’ve been making skirts, aprons, and pillow cases for a little while now, but I am almost finished with my first dress for my oldest daughter (age 7.) My second daughter is anxious for her dress, and I think this one will be perfect! Thank you for the pattern! Can’t wait to try it!
I found the pattern for the bodice but no instructions for the ties. Also was trying to find a tutorial but cant find it.
Love this pattern! Your direction were great too! I made three of them each in a different size, you can see them on my blog.
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