A gathered waist dress pattern is the perfect clothing item for summer! Fun and easy to sew, this women summer dress pattern and tutorial is suitable for all levels.
Gathered Waist Dress Pattern
I love dresses, especially in summer when the weather is too hot to bear! This little summer dress pattern for women is simple but elegant for day, it feels comfortable without compromising style and looks great on lots of body shapes.
I love a lot of things about this dress but the feature I appreciate the most is the slightly higher and loose waist as I kind of hate anything tight on my waist! I also think that it elongates my figure so that I appear slimmer and taller, just like a real super model (just kidding, haha!)
And it’s so incredibly easy to make! This gathered waist dress is basically an A line dress with a slightly gathered waist. I wanted to make my summer dress pattern as simple as possible by eliminating the use of bias tape for neckline and armholes. Because let’s face it, bias tape can be a pain when used to finish those tricky areas.
I wanted a quick and easy sew and that’s what I got with my womens summer dress! I think the dress looks simply fabulous! And I had so much fun making it and modeling, with my little 6 years old niece taking the photos; it was a hoot! Isn’t she so talented?
You can make your own summer dress pattern using any A line dress to draw your pattern then follow this simple tutorial. Or you can purchase my pattern if you are a size 8 (European 38) or get it free when you join my sewing newsletter.
Petro
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Emily says
May 2, 2016 at 9:40 AMso so cute!! I need to make this ASAP!!!
Petro says
May 2, 2016 at 10:42 AMAww, thanks so much Emily! xoxo
Anne says
April 29, 2016 at 10:09 AMPretty! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for later this morning that features your tutorial: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=87691 –Anne
Roxanne Blanc says
April 29, 2016 at 8:13 AMWhat a Great summer dress!! Love it and the border print is gorgeous!! Thanks for the Free Pattern!!
Petro says
April 29, 2016 at 1:54 PMAwww, you’re the sweetest ever! Love you!!
LydiaF says
April 28, 2016 at 11:06 AMLove the fabric you’ve chosen. Simple summer dresses are some of my favorite things to wear.
Petro says
April 28, 2016 at 2:34 PMThanks Lydia! It’s so good to hear from you again 🙂 xoxoxo