Dress Sewing, Knitting and Cochet Patterns

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Ahh, the humble dress. One of the hardest working pieces in any wardrobe - need a complete outfit without any thought? A dress is perfect. Want to stay cool and breezy on a hot summers day? A dress is perfect. Want to dress up fancy for an event? Dresses have you covered. Find your next best dress pattern for summer!

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SOMETHING QUICK & FABULOUS

Why not try this amazing strappy dress by Tammy Handmade? The Raman dress is a floaty summer staple that features long tie straps, a square neckline and a three-tiered skirt that has a stylish exposed ruffle detail. The pattern runs from sizes UK 6-24 and has a loose fit on the waist and hips. The slip-on style dress has no tricky fastenings so is perfect for beginners!

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Tammy is one of our newest designers on Makerist and only began sharing her sewing projects and patterns on instagram this year! We had a chat with Tammy earlier in the month about her journey as pattern designer, her workspace, and what gets her out of her creative slump.

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A BIT MORE CHALLENGING

Get a bit more complex with fan favourite Envie! This dress features a unique 'bow' back which is sure to impress, and the princess seams across the bust make for a very flattering fit. Envie has been highly rated by Makerist users and is an 'intermediate' or 'confident beginner' level project.

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Kids clothes are so much fun to create and come together much more quickly than for adults! Plus, who doesn't love mini versions of fancy dresses? Adorable! The Pindakaas dress is a bit more complex and includes techniques like gathering, in-seam pockets, and a bag-lining.

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