It’s officially summer; the days are getting longer, the afternoons warmer, and (hopefully) your closets fuller! If your summer wardrobe needs some fun and color, fear not. We’ve put together a list of free sewing patterns for dresses that will look stunning for any of this season’s trends from the psychedelic renaissance to the joyful dressing craze!

Purchase Materials Used Below:

Nettle:

• 4-6  yards Minerva Heathered Goldfinch Lightweight Linen Chambray

• MDF298 – The Nettle Dress Sewing Pattern (free download here!)

Clementine:

• 4  yards Torres Shell Pink and White Linen Gingham
• 2 yards White Elastic – 0.25″

• MDF258 – The Clementine Dress Sewing Pattern (free download here!)

For the Sun

When it comes to summer dresses, my favorite options are lightweight and breezy – perfect for those sunny days. Try the Poppy Dress in a breathable linen and throw it on as-is or even over a swimsuit for a chic beach cover-up! The Perth Dress would be equally stylish in a cotton print or a solid double cotton gauze, while the Bluebell is the perfect option for a modernized cottagecore look!

Stretchy & Chic

There’s no rule that says you can’t be both comfortable and stylish. Try any one of these jersey knit dress patterns for a look that’s as equally stunning as it is fun to wear! The Rhodes Infinity Dress can be sewn as-is or cropped to above the knee for a less formal vibe. If you’re feeling daring, you could even swap the skirt for pants and create a gorgeous infinity jumpsuit! The Mimosa and Mallow Dresses are both optimal for a luxe bamboo or rayon jersey for a simple, yet elegant summer style!