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Free Dress Patterns

Free patterns and instructions to sew the dress of your dreams.

By Lorain Blanken, About.com

There are lots of free and easy dress patterns that you can print out at home and make in a snap. I've looked all over the web for the best free dress patterns for you to use. Here's my top ten.

1. Infinity Dress

infinity dressCopyright Rostichery
One of the most simple and versatile dresses to make, this one by Rostichery harkens back to the 70's. The straps can be retied in several different ways to create different bodice looks.

2. The Little Black Dress

little black dresscopyright m-sewing.com
This simple pattern from Modern Sewing Patterns is available in S, M, L and XL.

3. Make a Duct Tape Dummy

Duct Tape Dress FormRusty Grass on Flickr
When it comes to fitting your dress, it helps to have a mannequin nearby. Make a cheap and custom-fit dress form using duct tape and a friend. A duct tape dummy is easy to make and will save you a lot of sewing headaches.

4. Asian Dress

asian dressCopyright M-sewing.com
This dress from Modern Sewing Patterns has an Asian cut, and is a good project for intermediate sewers. Printable sizes are S, M, L and XL.

5. Dress with Veil

Veil dresscopyright m-sewing.com
This is a more complicated dress from Modern Sewing Patterns that offers a flowing appearance. Print sizes in S, M, L and XL.

6. Junya Watanabe Dress

watanabe dresscopyright showstudio.com
At ShowStudio, they've provided a free PDF of this Junya Watanabe vinyl and plaid dress. The pattern is fairly simple, whether you plan on stitching with vinyl or a more conservative fabric.

7. The Coffee Date Dress

coffee dress patterncopyright Burda Style
This dress from Burda Style is easily customizable. In fact, there are users at Burda Style who have altered this dress and posted the results. Print your own and get in on the fun.

8. Mushroom Dress

Mushroom dresscopyright Burda Style
This very easy dress from Burda Style has a Greek flair and looks great when worn with a belt of sash. Stitch up your own and show it off.

9. Mod Mila

Mod Dress Patterncopyright Burda Style
This 60's inspired dress is short, sassy and a lot of fun. This dress is rated as having an average difficulty, so expect to spend a little time and patience on it. One of my favorite Spring/Summer looks.

10. 'Danielle' Babydoll Dress

burda babydollCopyright Burda Style
Another Burda Style creation, this airy dress is both romantic and fun. This is an easy pattern to follow for beginners.

11. Debbie Sundress Pattern

Debbie SundressCopyright Fitzpatterns
From Fitz patterns, this sundress has a short skirt and simple top. From the site: "Covers big butts when worn over jeans or show off perfect ones when worn as a dress." Now there's a hard-working dress!

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