7 Sundress Patterns for Easy Summer Style

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Any dress can probably be a sundress, that is a dress you wear in the sun. But some dresses are just better for walking through fields of tall grass, beach strolls, and sipping lemonade by the pool. We’ve gathered a few of our favorites here, should sewing inspiration strike. These sundress sewing patterns deserve a spot in your pattern library—and your summer wardrobe!

Sundress Pattern Roundup

Marcel Dress & Tank Top | Chalk and Notch | Sizes 0-30

The Marcel Dress & Tank Top is the perfect amount of floaty but also fitted through the high bust for some shaping. Available as a tank and in multiple sundress lengths, this pattern includes bust gathers and gathered side panels begging for color blocking or stripe play. The gathered details make the dress interesting but easy to wear. We are all about the maxi sundress, but we love the Marcel in the short version too.

Front and back view of the Hallon Dress by Paradise Patterns

Hallon Dress | Paradise Patterns | Sizes 0-16

This sundress pattern gives you drama without the stress! With bust darts and a high neckline at the front, the Hallon Dress plunges dramatically in the back, with soft gathers and an optional ruffle to balance the hemline. The silhouette could go dressy or casual, depending on fabric selection, which is great because you’ll probably want to make multiples.

Jessica Dress | Mimi G | Sizes XXS-2XL

If you’re looking for a slightly vintage option, give the Jessica Dress a go. From the sweetheart neckline to the button front to those big, bountiful pockets, we want to sew this dress in all the prints for summer, plus solids for fall layering. Add a belt for even more vintage flavor.

Manassa Maxi Dress | Charise Randell for Sew News | Sizes XXS-3XL

Knit dresses are the epitome of summer comfort. The Manassa Maxi Dress delivers on that promise. Fitted through the waist and with a pretty front ruffle, a solid version could work for an informal summer wedding. In a print, the Manassa is the perfect casual travel dress.

Verano Tank Dress | Christine Haynes | Sizes XS-4XL

We love love love a tank dress, and the Verano Tank Dress packs in the options. With optional tiers, button placket, curved hemline, and more, you could make a whole wardrobe of summer wardrobe dresses with this sundress pattern without running out of options. Just add a sunhat!

Moss Tank Dress | Sew Daily!

We are loving the square neckline trend, especially on a summer dress. The Moss Tank Dress (formerly known as the Sunny Days Beach Dress) has a boho yoke, bust gathers, and a contrast band. Now in extended sizes 0-34. In voile, coordinating cottons, or a soft double gauze, this dress is floaty and flirty; it’s a terrific swimsuit coverup option, too.

Ingrid Dress | Homer & Howell | Sizes UK 6-24 (US 2-20)

Just because it’s sunny out doesn’t mean it’s always really hot. The Ingrid Dress by Homer & Howells offers the perfect amount of coverage from the sun. This sundress pattern also features ample design possibilities, including longer hemlines and sleeve variations. Make all your summery print-matching dreams come true through the many gathered panels that float comfortably over the body.

Meg is planning an Ingrid Dress; take a look at her sketch below to see her plan!