The world is slowly opening up again. Outdoor events are on the rise and weddings seem to be moving ahead as scheduled. In this post-pandemic world though, a lot of us are asking what those events will look like. And even more importantly, how do we dress for them? Let’s take a look at how wedding dress codes are changing this year and how you can make the perfect look with one of Mood’s free sewing patterns!
Purchase Heather Dress Materials Used Below:
Purchase Oleander Dress Materials Used Below:
- 3 yards Mood Exclusive August Rush Stretch Polyester Crepe
- 1 yard Premium Suzie Creole Pink Polyester 4-Ply Crepe
- 1/2 yard Super White Hot Rolling Nonwoven Fusible Interfacing
- 2-3 yards Montana Grape Petersham Grosgrain Ribbon – 1″
- 1 572 Natural 9″ Invisible Zipper
- MDF246 – The Oleander Dress Sewing Pattern (free download here!)
Many are opting to skip the stuffy dress codes and forced opulence altogether this year, choosing instead to have a more relaxed backyard gathering. For these, try a crisp shirt dress with a statement sleeve or belt, or stay both chic and comfy in a knit wrap dress! For a premium jersey that both looks and feels as luxurious as silk, try a bamboo option!
The Mimosa Dress
The Mimosa Dress
The Mimosa Dress has me dreaming of springtime and outdoor Sunday brunches. This simple sewing pattern features a loose t-shirt bodice that gathers into an easy-to-wear wrap skirt for a flattering silhouette. Download it here!
The Lunaria Dress
The Lunaria Dress
The Mallow Dress
The Mallow Dress
This belted faux wrap dress is sleek, sexy, and comfort all rolled into one look! I wanted every inch to drape like a dream and Mood Fabrics’ supple bamboo jersey is a perfect choice. Download it here!
The Nyssa Dress
The Nyssa Dress
What better for versatility than a gorgeous and classic wrap dress? Download it here!
Some are still playing it safe and sticking to the virtual events for a bit longer. For these, you still have every excuse to dress up! Stick to interesting blouses or shawls, since they’ll be highlighted by your computer’s camera. Think statement sleeves!
The Tecoma Blouse
The Tecoma Blouse
The Tecoma Blouse free sewing pattern drips with luxury and sophistication while remaining easy to wear, style, and lounge in. An off-the-shoulder wrap shirt, this blouse can be made from any one of Mood’s luxe linens, or even a silk crepe for a more refined look. Download it here!
The Lyonia Shirt
The Lyonia Shirt
This sexy Victorian-style blouse has features like long sleeves with a flounce overlay and delicate buttons lined all the way down the back! Download it here!
The Onella Blouse
The Onella Blouse
Typically associated with 80’s era office gals, the necktie blouse is coming back in a chic way. While we’ve made our newest Onella Blouse free sewing pattern to be paired with our Janet Cosplay, we can’t wait to make it again and again this season! Download it here!
The Davallia Bodysuit
The Davallia Bodysuit
Our Davallia Bodysuit free sewing pattern allows you to step out in a striking mutton sleeve to stay on trend, with a large back cut-out to help you stay cool and comfortable from summer into fall. Download it here!
While many celebrations will be outdoors this summer, that doesn’t mean they’ll all be casual. Some are using this slow return to normalcy as an excuse to dress more fabulously than ever! If you’re in this boat, throw your quarantine sweats aside and make room for darling ruffles and all the volume an outdoor venue can handle!
The Heather Dress
The Heather Dress
With a cinched waist and a double layer of ruffles, this silhouette creates a bold shoulder and a plethora of fabric options! Download it here!
The Ginger Dress
The Ginger Dress
The sleek sheath dress paired with extra billowing bishop sleeves creates a look that’s both delicate and opulent. Download it here!
The Iris Ensemble
The Iris Ensemble
Featuring a long sleeve body suit and an extra full high-low skirt, The Iris is perfect for those who love to stand out. Follow our lead with a foil knit and brocade combination or throw in some beaded lace or sequins for some extra shine! Download it here!
The Hyacinth Dress
The Hyacinth Dress
So the Hyacinth Gown came to be, with a billowing swag back and a daring front leg slit. Download it here!
For a summer wedding with a dress code that you’re unsure of, simply look nice, on trend, and comfortable. For this summer, that means layers, ruffles, and cutouts!
The Water Lily Dress
The Water Lily Dress
This spring and summer, we’ve seen a resurgence in the layered and tiered skirts we associate with the boho vibes of the Seventies and we’re bound to see this transition into the fall. Our new Water Lily Dress free sewing pattern highlights this trend with delicately layered ruffles and a simple silhouette. Download it here!
The Moonflower Dress
The Moonflower Dress
Cutouts have been making their way into runway shows again recently, but not in the gaudy way we saw in the early 2000s. The Moonflower Dress hops on this trend accompanied by a pleated skirt that would look gorgeous in anything from brocade to sateen. Download it here!
The Bluebell Dress
The Bluebell Dress
With adorable puff sleeves and a tie-front bodice, The Bluebell Dress incorporates several of this season’s cutest trends. Download it here!
The Oleander Dress
The Oleander Dress
2021 is shaping up to be its own unique year, but hopes are high that we’ll soon be back to outdoor parties, weddings, and – word is – even proms! The Oleander Dress is the perfect new pattern for any and all of the above. Download it here!
Beach weddings have always been a favorite and they’ll likely only be increasing in popularity this year as we take our parties out into the sun. For these, opt for loose and flowy silhouettes that’ll show off a stunning fabric in the breeze, but won’t fly up and away!
The Rue Dress
The Rue Dress
Featuring long sleeves, a billowing wrap skirt, and a daring slit, the Rue Dress can keep you protected from the sun without diminishing any of your stunning sea-witch vibes at the beach this summer. Download it here!
The Poppy Dress
The Poppy Dress
The Poppy Dress is my new warm-weather fave. With a deep plunge neckline and voluminous puff sleeves, this dress can be worn on its own with your favorite sandals or even thrown over a swimsuit for the perfect beach look. Download it here!
The Fern Jumpsuit
The Fern Jumpsuit
This jumpsuit is packed with style and sophistication while giving off very boho-chic vibes; belted for creating the perfect cinched waist, but loose and comfy with a stunning wide leg that gathers into an ankle cuff. Download it here!
The Lobelia Dress
The Lobelia Dress
The Lobelia Dress gives us oversized batwing sleeves, a cinched waist, and the result is the cutest mini dress for your spring/summer wardrobe! Download it here!
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