My kids return to school next month and although I'll miss them while they're gone all day I will be so happy to have more time and space for sewing again! I've been pouring over all kinds of websites looking for sewing inspiration and I collected some beautiful freebie patterns that I'm dying to try. \
Sewing can be more expensive than buying ready-to-wear clothes so free patterns are great for a sewist on a budget! Here are 20 free 1950s style dress patterns and tutorials, I hope you enjoy them!
For more freebies, check out my Free Patterns page
Twirling Sundress tutorial from Mama Says Sew
This beautiful twirl dress features a ruffle neckline with short sleeves and a twirly circle skirt. Sew it in a fabulous novelty print or solids for a great vintage basic in a capsule wardrobe.
Day Date Dress Tutorial from Elle Apparel Blog
This classic day dress features short sleeves, a gathered flowy skirt and sweet collar. Perfect for the office and date in the evening.
Upcycled plaid mens shirt ruffled dress pattern from Oh How Joyful Blog
This clever tutorial uses a mens shirt to create a sweet plaid summer dress with a gathered skirt and ruffle across the front.
The Notebook Inspired gingham dress from All Free Sewing
This sweetheart bodice halter dress is inspired by one of my favorite romantic moves, The Notebook and best of all, it has pockets!! If you love The Notebook, check out my theme week on The Notebook and how to get Allie's beautiful hair and wardrobe.
Sun Dress tutorial from The Sassy Sparrow
50s sundress from Inspired To Make (click the PDF pattern sheets above the picture)
50s sweetheart dress from Inspired To Make (click the pattern sheet PDFs above the picture)
Little Black Circle Skirt Dress free pattern from Craftsy
Bow Neck Dress from Craftsy
Elsa Sweetheart dress pattern from Burda Style
Nadja wiggle dress from Burda Style
the easy tee dress pattern from Its Always Autumn
1950s Carmen Dress pattern from Ralph Pink
Garden Party dress pattern from Honig Design
Rosemary dress free pattern (dark green below) from A Robot Heart
Easy boatneck dress tutorial from OhOhBlog
Katjusha Swing Dress size 34-36 from Sewing Galaxy
Sweetheart halter dress and 50s sleeveless box pleat dress free patterns from Sew Vera Venus
They are all just beautiful and lady-like. Dark green is my fav:)
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous collection, thank you for collecting them and sharing!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, thank you! I'm always on the look out for free patterns that are actually good quality. :)
ReplyDeleteI love when you post free patterns, I have already saved several. Thanks you. Have a lovely day. :)
ReplyDeleteTerrific roundup. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeletexoxo ♥ Jessica
Thanks for the inspiration! I need to get back into my sewing game!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing set!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great find, my dear. Thank you ever so much for being so diligent and posting all of these pretty patterns.
Marija
Wow! This is such a great list, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! Thank you for including my pattern for the Rosemary dress! I guess I need to improve&update it now that it's gone more public! :D
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know where to get the pattern for the 50s sweetheart dress from Inspired To Make? The link is broken. It's the 7th one down, the one with the purple flowers.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh I love vintage dresses. Thank you for compiling these. I see two or three okay four or fie that I am going to try and make. I love how the vintage styles are more forgiving and even compliment my pear shaped body. YAY
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