Shop girls dress patterns by style
- Easy peasant dresses – elastic neck, no zips: Anna, Poppy, Carousel, Daisy, Gypsy.
- A-line and circle-skirt dresses – Bella, Cleo, Carrie.
- Stretch and knit dresses for winter – Amy, Anthea, Bluebell, Heidi, Betty.
- Party and twirl dresses – Jasmine, Tutu.
- Tween dresses (8–14) – Elke, Elise, Tessa wrap dress.
Choosing the right size and fabric
Measure chest, waist and height, then pick the size from each pattern's chart. Woven patterns suit quilting cotton, linen and lawn; stretch patterns need jersey, interlock or fleece. Each pattern lists the yardage for every size.
Browse our collection of dress patterns for girls today and start sewing modern girl’s clothes with a unique twist!
Girls Dress Patterns FAQs
What is the best girls dress sewing patterns for beginners?
If you are a beginner sewer, then you can’t go past the Anna dress pattern for girls. This easy peasant dress pattern has an elasticated neck and no tricky buttons or zippers. It is perfect for showcasing a beautiful fabric and can be further personalized with trims such as ric-rac and pom pom trim. Other super easy little girls dress patterns include the poppy dress and gypsy dress.
Are A-Line Dresses easy to make?
Little girls dress patterns in an A-line shape such as the Lucy dress are easy to make as there is minimal shaping. The shape of these dresses makes them a popular choice with little girls, giving them the freedom to move around.
How do you make a simple girls dress pattern look fancy?
Even simple girls dress patterns can be given a unique look. Start by choosing a fabric in your little girls favorite color or pattern. Then add lace, ric-rac trim or pom-pom trim to the edges of the hem or sleeves. You can even add some decorative buttons or crystals. A bit of sparkle rarely goes amiss!
