How-To Dresses

Those new to dressmaking can be intimidated by the work ahead. When you have the right set of measurements and a good pattern in front of you, making a dress can be a snap. Here are a few great tutorials and guides to get you started:

How-To Sundresses

• 11 Easy Sundress Tutorials

How-To Girl's Dresses

• Make a Dress Out of a T-Shirt
• How-To Tutu Skirt
• Drawstring Jumper Dress
• Simple Girl's Dress

How-To Prom Dresses

• How-To Duct Tape Dress
• DIY Prom Dresses and Accessories
• Free Dress Patterns

Fix or Alter Dress

• How to Take In a Dress
• How to Let Out a Dress
• Make a Skirt Shorter
• How to Put Slits in a Skirt
• Repair a Torn Seam
• Fix a Ripped Lining

How-To Costume Dresses

• Turn a Prom Dress into a Fairy Costume
• Italian Renaissance Gown Construction
• How-To Pirate Skirt
• Belly Dance Dress Tutorial

Just the Skirts

• Turn a T-Shirt into a Skirt
• Stitch a Drawstring Skirt
• How-To Pillowcase Skirt
• Make a Skirt Shorter
• Patch and Stencil Library
• Put Side Slits in a Skirt

Buy Dress Patterns Online

• Browse McCalls Dress Patterns
• Browse Simplicity Dress Patterns
• Browse New Look Dress Patterns
• Make Your Own Clothes: 20 Custom Fit Patterns
• 59 Authentic Turn of the Century Patterns
• Make Your Own Dress Patterns