16 Irresistible Sundress Sewing Patterns for Sunny Days Ahead

A beautiful sundress inspired by vintage British fashion, the Kew Dress is a versatile sewing pattern for all your summer outings. Choose from the staple sundress shoulder straps, or shake things up with an off-shoulder look or ruched sleeves.

Pictured is our take on the Kew Dress in Red Viscose Crepe, which we think is a perfectly romantic choice for this classic style.

A contemporary choice for stylish sewists, the Paris Mini Dress sewing pattern has plenty of on-trend details.

From the fitted waist with a visible seam, to the ruched bust cups and tie-up shoulder straps, it’s a little dress with a lot to love. The ruffle and flounce at the skirt finish the look off with a little playful, flirty edge.

The Daisy Dress is as well-suited to a day at the beach as it is to an evening of al-fresco dining. With a skater-style skirt, fitted waist, bust darts, and tie-up straps, it blends girlish charm with a laid-back look for one of our favourite sundress sewing patterns.

We recommend a slightly heavier fabric for a more structured skirt, though play around to find your perfect drape.

Looking for an elegant, easy-breezy sundress for casual countryside strolls? The Taimi Dress has you covered. A loose-fitting, sleeveless look with a gathered hem, round neckline, and maxi skirt, it’s so effortlessly cool for hot summer days.

It even has pockets (hooray!), making this sundress pattern one of our summer staples.

Searching for a super cute babydoll dress for the summer? Look no further than the Delphina Sundress sewing pattern. In a pullover style, it’s super easy to slip on after a seaside swim and the loose fit is ideal for heatwaves.

The sweet ruffles around the waist and the pleated skirt add a cutesy vibe, bringing a little shape to a simple silhouette.

Blend comfort and style in the Sauvie Dress. This is a great sundress sewing pattern for beginners, and for our more advanced sewists, you can whip it up in no time.

With a low front and back, and different options for your finishes, hem lengths, and waists (choose a loose-fit or an elasticated option), it’s a versatile choice that keeps things simple.

The Paloma Dress is the epitome of easy dressing. It’s designed to be worn without a bra (the magic of a thick lining) and has no fastenings. Slip it on over your head and you’re ready to go. Did we mention it’s gorgeous, too?

An empire waist elongates the legs while the gathered neckline and cute tie-up detail add simple femininity to this beautiful sundress pattern.

This season is all about cut-outs that cinch the waist and spice up summer sundresses.

The Nellie Dress does both perfectly. From the back, the sundress has an open waist that angles down around the sides, meeting at the front to give the effect of sneak-peek cut-outs. Choose from three different necklines for a full summer wardrobe.

We love the fabric colours Tilly and the Buttons chose for their Seren Dress - just look at those summery shades. This button-down, knee-length sundress is perfect for moonlit dances or breakfast on the balcony.

It gives a little retro vibe, too, and the optional midriff cut-out and bust overlay add a little flair to your wardrobe.

A sundress doesn’t have to be frilly and fussy, as the Leighanne Dress so stunningly proves. A simple empire-waist sundress with clustered darts for a faux-tailored look, it’s giving garden party vibes and we’re here for it.

Princess seams, side slits, and double straps add tiny touches of elegance for understated beauty.

This A-line sundress sewing pattern can be made four ways, from a mini dress to a maxi and with straps or sleeves. Clever!

But what we really love about the Zero-Waste Tiered Dress is its innovative approach to pattern cutting that minimises waste. You draw your pattern pieces onto the fabric (no paper = happy sewists) and utilise your entire length for a fun pattern puzzle.

You can’t beat a slip dress - that simple but flattering silhouette creates the perfect canvas for styling. Our slip pick for the summer is the Saltwater Dress sewing pattern, which can be sewn above-the-knee for a flirtier choice or left longer with cheeky side splits.

Fabric wise, we’d recommend a lightweight Viscose or Cotton Sateen to get that subtle shine and effortless drape.