Little Sister Week

Free Dress Patterns and Tutorials Masterlist

By ari - July 01, 2012



Don't forget I wrote like one of these tutorials/patterns, I collected the rest! Please visit the original links to view the tutorials & paterns & leave some nice comments for them.

  In case you didn't realise, there are several other masterlists I did for little girl clothing! There is a Skirts masterlist, a rompers & onesies masterlist, accessories, pants & shorts and also one for tops, shirts and jackets! Check em out! I have also done some BOYS masterlists too. For all masterlists, scroll to the bottom of this page


All my favourite free patterns and tutorials for little girl dresses aged brand spanking new to 7!
Visit the lovely clever bloggers who make these available to us, for free, and comment!


Updated 9 May 2013
150+ Free Dress Patterns & Tutorials!
Dresses marked with an * are new!

Projects with free patterns are organised by size/age. 
Tutorials & projects that show you how to draft the pattern from scratch, 
or multi-size patterns are at the bottom of this post.


Newborn + Premmie/Preemie Patterns
{0-3 months}



Baby 6-12 months Patterns





Toddler 1T-2T Patterns
{12-24 months}


I couldn't get to the picture for the following pattern, but here's the link:



Girl 3T+ Patterns
{36 months+}


5. Boxy Pleat Dress {Size 5}, 6. Pipe Dreams {size 5}*, 7. Petal Maxi {size 5/6}*, 8. Maxi Dress {3-8}

All Ages Patterns
Patterns with several sizings

5. Perennial Dress {6m-6T!}*, 6. Love In Paris {3T & 5T}, 7. Racerback Dress {12months - 8 years, 

13. Peasant Dress {12months-7}*


I couldn't get to the picture for the following pattern, but here's the link:


Tutorials
Tutorials on making dresses




















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75 comments

  1. Pam @Threading My Way1 July 2012 at 20:00

    Thanks for collecting all of these!!! Great to have them all in the one place. I'm pinning for future reference...

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  2. Emma2 July 2012 at 00:24

    Oh wow! I want to make all of them! Thankyou:)

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  3. Dragon lady3 July 2012 at 18:06

    This must have taken you HOURS to compile! Thank you SO much

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  4. Bloomsandbugs7 July 2012 at 06:02

    Thanks for compiling these. its a great resource for all sewing enthusiasts. Also thanks for adding my coral reef dress to your list. Appreciate the shoutout!

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  5. Jordee8814 September 2012 at 12:17

    Here from pinterest. Love this always looking for dress patterns.

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  6. Jordee8814 September 2012 at 12:18

    Here from pinterest. Love this always looking for dress patterns.

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  7. All Done16 September 2012 at 16:57

    Wow! Thanks so much!

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  8. Stacey18 September 2012 at 16:45

    Wow, thanks!

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  9. Karilee8 October 2012 at 05:59

    This is so great! Thanks so much!

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  10. Unknown11 October 2012 at 11:19

    Oh thank you for sharing these! I just came upon them and so happy I did! ;-)

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  11. AMCutler20 November 2012 at 00:31

    Great list . Thanks!

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  12. AMCutler20 November 2012 at 00:32

    Great list! Thanks~!

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  13. Unknown20 November 2012 at 09:25

    THANK YOU! Yay!!! That's all I have to say.

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  14. Unknown20 November 2012 at 09:25

    THANK YOU! Yay!!! That's all I have to say.

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  15. Unknown20 November 2012 at 09:25

    THANK YOU! Yay!!! That's all I have to say.

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  16. E27 November 2012 at 23:15

    This is a very comprehensive list! Thanks!

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  17. prettytasty20 December 2012 at 05:24

    Wheeee! Thank you so much! :D

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  18. prettytasty20 December 2012 at 05:25

    Wheeeee! Thank you very much! :D

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  19. DeAnna21 December 2012 at 04:46

    Thank you so much in advance for compiling these all in to one place!!! Very generous! :) can't wait to start sewing.

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  20. Unknown4 January 2013 at 02:16

    Thanks for compiling this.

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  21. Jaedyn5 January 2013 at 13:47

    Stumbled across this through Pinterest - THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am a beginner, and am determined to make my girls some pretty clothes! I really appreciate you taking the time to put these posts together!

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  22. Jaedyn5 January 2013 at 13:48

    Stumbled across this on Pinterest - THANKS SO MUCH! I am a beginner, and I am determined to sew my girls some pretty clothes! I really appreciate you taking the time to compile all these!

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  23. Karen6 January 2013 at 02:42

    This is an awesome list! Thanks so much.

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  24. Jessica at Me Sew Crazy10 January 2013 at 01:33

    Thank you so much for including me in the incredible round up! I have found so many new dresses to go check out as well. Great list!

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  25. sweetsueemily12 January 2013 at 15:12

    Thank you so much for all the links to such beautiful tutorials. This must have taken you a lot of time and effort to compile together. I will certainly enjoy feasting my eyes on finding my favorites.

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  26. sweetsueemily12 January 2013 at 15:14

    Thank you so much for all the links to such beautiful tutorials. This must have taken you a lot of time and effort to compile together. I will certainly enjoy feasting my eyes on finding my favorites.

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  27. Kymy14 January 2013 at 19:02

    I know you follow my blog as well, thank you for including a link to my smock pattern! Kymy ~ Everything Your Mama Made & More!

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  28. Debbie17 January 2013 at 02:42

    Awesome compilation!! I'm so pinning this to refer to when I get the itch to sew again! Thanks for this. Found you via pinterest. :)

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  29. Anonymous25 January 2013 at 05:26

    WOW!!

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  30. Jennifer29 January 2013 at 00:25

    Thank you thank you thank you!

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  31. Linda5 February 2013 at 05:16

    Love it! Some seriously cute projects! I'm so glad I have granddaughters.

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  32. Linda5 February 2013 at 05:16

    Love it! Some serious cuteness! I'm so glad I have granddaughters!

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  33. Anonymous5 February 2013 at 05:33

    This is such a beautiful selection of free patterns thank-you for sharing this collection!

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  34. Anonymous5 February 2013 at 05:34

    This is such a wonderful collection of patterns thank-you for sharing them!

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  35. Rachael5 February 2013 at 06:21

    This is an amaIng list, thank you! I did want to let you know that #9 the Go To Dress in the all ages section is no longer free. She has expanded the pattern to be 12 months- 12 years, but you have to buy it at gotopatterns.com

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  36. SUE HORNE13 February 2013 at 05:44

    Thank you for posting this!!

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  37. SUE HORNE13 February 2013 at 05:44

    Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  38. Cookie King15 February 2013 at 21:59

    Thank you so very much! I have 2 granddaughters and 6 baby nieces and I am going to have such fun with your patterns. I cannot wait to get started.

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  39. kingsdaughter16 February 2013 at 13:37

    Thanks so much for this great list!

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  40. kingsdaughter16 February 2013 at 13:37

    Thanks so much for posting this great list!!

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  41. LaurenNiff1 March 2013 at 09:30

    Just an FYI- the "go to dress" pattern is no longer free

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  42. LaurenNiff1 March 2013 at 09:31

    Just an FYI- the "go to dress" pattern is no longer free (just went to the site to see if I could download the pattern and you have to buy it now)

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  43. mommyto2divas6 March 2013 at 14:02

    Thanks for putting this all together. You have just saved me hours of pinning and website surfing!

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  44. Unknown14 March 2013 at 08:20

    Big love to bloggers like you who take the time to do amazing lists like this...I am just at the beginning of sewing my first season's worth of clothes for my two kiddos (and starting a new blog about it 'sewn by heart') and this, along with your other masterlists will make it a breeze to plan, thank you!!!

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  45. beaquilter20 March 2013 at 22:35

    lovely i nookmarked this

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  46. Wen from What's Mummy Up To20 March 2013 at 23:12

    Love this ... thanks for the inspiration!

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  47. CaroleM20 March 2013 at 23:20

    Thank you! I am just getting into trying to make dresses for my daughter.

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  48. fenna21 March 2013 at 00:01

    I know there is/was a free version of the newest Made by Rae Geranium dress in 0-3 months: http://www.made-by-rae.com/2013/01/free-little-geranium-dress-pattern/

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  49. Dana21 March 2013 at 02:58

    This is awesome!!!

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  50. renee21 March 2013 at 03:05

    Thank you!!! I just started sewing last year and am so happy I found your site!!

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  51. quilary22 March 2013 at 06:01

    Great resource- it must have taken you ages - thanks for taking the time to put these lists together!

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  52. Jane6 April 2013 at 14:56

    Thank you so much for all the time you must have spent putting this all together! Bless your heart for doing it.

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  53. Unknown8 April 2013 at 07:31

    Thank you so much for all this wonderful information. There are so many I want to make

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  57. Beth28 April 2013 at 21:04

    Thank you! I am a beginner sewer and these lists help me so much. I am overwhelmed but determined.

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  58. Beth28 April 2013 at 21:07

    Thank you!

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  59. bri30 April 2013 at 23:26

    This is awesome! Thank you for the perfect layout! This has made my hunt for birthday dresses so much easier!

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  60. Kimberlee-ish5 May 2013 at 01:49

    Thank you SO much for these and putting so much work into your site! Love the patterns, all in one neat and tidy place :)

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  61. Unknown11 May 2013 at 05:37

    Thanks for including me :-) xx

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  62. Velyani23 May 2013 at 06:34

    Thank you so much for compiling this :)

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  63. BÁRBARA NAVA20 June 2013 at 05:00

    HOLA !! FELICIDADES POR TANTAS COSAS BELLAS Y MIL GRACIAS POR COMPARTIRLAS!!

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  64. BÁRBARA NAVA20 June 2013 at 05:03

    HOLA !! FELICIDADES POR TANTAS COSAS BELLAS Y MIL GRACIAS POR COMPARTIRLAS!!

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  65. Suz9 July 2013 at 21:34

    Thank you Max. I have linked to this list for a guest post I am doing for Kids Clothes week this Thursday on girls' dresses:) Suz (sewpony)

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  66. sewVery13 July 2013 at 01:01

    Wow! Thanks for putting this together. I have a couple of dress patterns/tutorials I'd be happy to add to your list if you wanted to next time you update it. Just let me know!

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  67. aica19 February 2014 at 20:57

    Thanks!!!!

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  68. Frau Anne 25 February 2014 at 17:53

    Wow - thank you so much! These collection is amazing.

    Thanks,
    greets, Anne

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  69. HokieMomof326 April 2014 at 02:10

    Thank you so much! I have Pinterest board of little girl free summer dress patterns and the compilation is AMAZING! I'm very grateful!

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  70. Unknown14 November 2014 at 11:24

    what a beautiful dress. Thanks for sharing...58eveningdress.

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  71. Nay20 January 2015 at 00:52

    Tudo Perfeito !

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  72. Funikawati Baldiyah1 June 2015 at 10:36

    Thank you very much...I love them all...

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  73. Funikawati Baldiyah1 June 2015 at 10:37

    Thank you...

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  74. Anonymous30 January 2016 at 03:42

    These are all so adorable!! Now I just need more kids in my life to make these for haha :)

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  75. Anonymous30 January 2016 at 03:43

    These are all so adorable! Now I just need more babies in my life to make them for :) haha

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