Gowns

Made for special occasions (think balls, parties, photo shoots, or Friday mornings), gowns are meant to be shown off. These dresses have glamour, flair, and drama!

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61 Patterns Found

Alix Dress and Blouse

by By Hand London

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight wovens such as cotton lawn, voile, chambray, annel, double gauze, silk, sandwashed silk, silk noil, wool crepe, viscose crepe, rayon, or cupro.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 45", Waist: 25" - 38", Hips: 35" - 48"

A photo of a finished Alix Dress and Blouse.

Angeline Dress

by Vikisews

kids

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight structured wovens such as silk, crepe-backed satin, taffeta, or satin.

Size range: Chest: 19" - 30", Waist: 19" - 26", Hips: 20.5" - 32"

Published: 2023-09-12

A photo of a finished Angeline Dress.

Antonella Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight wovens such as silk, satin, or cotton sateen.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2023-11-16

A photo of a finished Antonella Dress.

Audrey Dress

by Sew La Di Da

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight wovens such as cotton poplin, sateen, satin, silk, or linen.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 44", Waist: 25" - 37", Hips: 35" - 47"

A photo of a finished Audrey Dress.

Audrey Maxi Dress

by Dressmaking Amore

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight floaty wovens such as cotton voile, lawn, chiffon, or georgette.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 46", Waist: 24.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2022-10-15

A photo of a finished Audrey Maxi Dress.

Aurora Dress

by Mood Sewciety

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight shiny wovens such as crepe, satin, or taffeta.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 59.5", Waist: 23" - 51.5", Hips: 34" - 63.5"

Published: 2022-04-13

A photo of a finished Aurora Dress.

Bernadette Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight stretch wovens such as velvet, stretch velvet, stretch cotton sateen, or velour.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2023-11-16

A photo of a finished Bernadette Dress.

Betty Dress

by Charm by Gertie

Fabric recommendations: Very light to mid weight wovens such as cotton lawn, voile, poplin, sateen, broadcloth, linen, silk dupioni, taffeta, shantung, tulle, lace, or eyelet. For the lining, use a lightweight cotton or acetate.

Size range: Chest: 30.5" - 62", Waist: 24" - 56", Hips: 36" - 64"

Published: 2023-03-10

A photo of a finished Betty Dress.

Bryant Gown

by Charm by Gertie

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight wovens, such as cotton poplin, broadcloth, shirting, sateen, eyelet, pique, batik, cotton lawn, silk dupioni, shantung silk, linen, linen blends, brocade, or silk/wool blends.

Size range: Chest: 30.5" - 62", Waist: 24" - 56", Hips: 36" - 64"

A photo of a finished Bryant Gown.

Celeste Dress

by Dressmaking Amore

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight, silky wovens such as satin, rayon/viscose, light velvet, or silk.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 42", Waist: 22" - 34", Hips: 32" - 44"

A photo of a finished Celeste Dress.

Charli’s Dress

by Patterns for Pirates

babies & kids

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight high-stretch knits such as double brushed poly, stretch lace, waffle knits, sweater knits, rib knits, cotton jersey, or stretch velvet.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 31.5", Waist: 17.5" - 28", Hips: 17.5" - 34"

A photo of a finished Charli’s Dress.

Cicely Dress

by Mood Sewciety

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight shiny wovens such as crepe, satin, or taffeta. For the sleeves, use a transparent, very lightweight woven such as tulle or lace.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 59.5", Waist: 23" - 51.5", Hips: 34" - 63.5"

Published: 2022-04-06

A photo of a finished Cicely Dress.

Cinch-It Dress

by Charm by Gertie

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight wovens, such as cotton poplin, broadcloth, shirting, sateen, cotton voile, eyelet, pique, cotton lawn, rayon challis, lightweight silks, linen, or linen blends.

Size range: Chest: 30.5" - 54", Waist: 24" - 44", Hips: 36" - 56"

A photo of a finished Cinch-It Dress.

Cinderella Ball Gown

by Peekaboo

kids

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight wovens such as satin or silk for the main dress body. Tulle or other very lightweight woven for the outer skirts.

Size range: One size: Chest 24”

A photo of a finished Cinderella Ball Gown.

Colette Asymmetrical Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Mid weight woven dress fabrics with good drape, such as silk, satin, viscose, or stretch crepe.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2022-11-01

A photo of a finished Colette Asymmetrical Dress.

Cottagecore Dress

by Bootstrap Fashion

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight wovens such as satin, silk, taffeta, linen, cotton poplin, or wool suiting.

Size range: Chest: 18" - 66", Waist: 12" - 62", Hips: 12" - 78"

A photo of a finished Cottagecore Dress.

Crystal Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Midweight wovens with good drape, such as viscose, silk, or satin.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2022-11-01

A photo of a finished Crystal Dress.

Destiny Dress

by Sew La Di Da

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight wovens such as satin, silk, crepe, light wool, linen, brocade, or damask.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 44", Waist: 25" - 37", Hips: 35" - 47"

A photo of a finished Destiny Dress.

Dewey Dress

by Cashmerette

This pattern was released exclusively to club subscribers. It might become available to purchase later, check the designer's website for details!

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knits with at least 52% horizontal and 10% vertical stretch, such as stretch velvet, metallic lamé knits, ITY, or bamboo jersey.

Size range: Chest: 40" - 62", Waist: 32" - 52", Hips: 42" - 62"

Published: 2023-12-01

A photo of a finished Dewey Dress.

Dorothy Dress

by Sew La Di Da

Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight wovens such as silk, satin, or velvet.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 44", Waist: 25" - 37", Hips: 35" - 47"

A photo of a finished Dorothy Dress.

Dyanna Dress

by Mood Sewciety

Fabric recommendations: Midweight wovens, ideally with a bit of stretch, such as polyester satin, rayon batiste, or stretch cotton sateen.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 59.5", Waist: 23" - 51.5", Hips: 34" - 63.5"

Published: 2023-10-02

A photo of a finished Dyanna Dress.

Edith Dress

by Mood Sewciety

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight wovens or stable knits such as satin, stretch satin, silk charmeuse, or ponte for the dress body. For the overlay, use a very lightweight, transparent woven such as tulle or chiffon.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 59.5", Waist: 23" - 51.5", Hips: 34" - 63.5"

Published: 2022-04-13

A photo of a finished Edith Dress.

Edwina Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits with low stretch, such as double knits, ponte, or scuba.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2023-04-12

A photo of a finished Edwina Dress.

Elizabeth Gown

by Named

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight drapey wovens such as crepe, velvet, silk, satin, or rayon/viscose. For the lining, use a slippery woven such as silk charmeuse or acetate.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 41", Waist: 23.5" - 34.5", Hips: 33" - 44"

A photo of a finished Elizabeth Gown.

Elowen Puff Sleeve Dress

by Dressmaking Amore

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight wovens such as cotton lawn, voile, double gauze, linen, washed linen, crepe, silk, or rayon/viscose.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 50", Waist: 22" - 42", Hips: 32" - 52"

A photo of a finished Elowen Puff Sleeve Dress.

Elsie Dress

by Sew Over It

Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight wovens with structure, such as brocade, jacquard, cotton sateen, or suiting fabrics.

Size range: Chest: 33" - 45", Waist: 26" - 40", Hips: 36" - 48"

A photo of a finished Elsie Dress.

Erin Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Midweight soft wovens such as linen, light denim, cotton eyelet fabric, gabardine, or cotton sateen.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2023-06-20

A photo of a finished Erin Dress.

Estella Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight wovens such as gabardine, jacquard, satin, brocade, or taffeta. For the lining, use a lightweight slippery woven such as satin or acetate.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2023-11-16

A photo of a finished Estella Dress.

Estella Dress, Top, and Skirt

by Papercut

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight wovens such as cotton voile, poplin, sateen, shirting, linen, silk, crepe, or rayon/viscose.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 50.5", Waist: 22" - 54", Hips: 32.5" - 63.5"

A photo of a finished Estella Dress, Top, and Skirt.

Florence One Shoulder Crop Top and Dress

by Made for Mermaids

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight knits with at least 50% 4-way stretch and good recovery, such as cotton spandex or rib knits.

Size range: Chest: 19" - 60", Waist: 19.5" - 57", Hips: 19.5" - 64"

A photo of a finished Florence One Shoulder Crop Top and Dress.

Gala Gown

by Patterns for Pirates

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Midweight stable knits such as stretch lace, ponte, scuba, liverpool, techno, stretch velvet, or french terry.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

A photo of a finished Gala Gown.

Juliette Dress

by Dressmaking Amore

This dress pattern is only available as a course, during which you get the pattern and video instructions. It is only sometimes available for purchase.

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight drapey wovens such as double gauze, cotton lawn, rayon challis, viscose, crepe satin, tencel, washed linen, or cotton eyelet.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 46", Waist: 24.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

A photo of a finished Juliette Dress.

Kelli’s Dress

by Patterns for Pirates

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight high-stretch knits such as double brushed poly, stretch lace, waffle knits, sweater knits, rib knits, cotton jersey, or stretch velvet.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 60", Waist: 23" - 57", Hips: 34" - 64"

A photo of a finished Kelli’s Dress.

Lamour Dress

by Charm by Gertie

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight wovens, such as cotton poplin, sateen, cotton lawn, silk dupioni, shantung silk, flocked tulle, lace, or eyelet. For the lining, use a sturdy light to medium weight cotton.

Size range: Chest: 30.5" - 52", Waist: 24" - 42", Hips: 36" - 54"

A photo of a finished Lamour Dress.

Lana Dress

by Charm by Gertie

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight wovens, such as cotton poplin, sateen, cotton lawn, silk dupioni, shantung silk, linen, linen blends, brocade, flocked tulle, lace, or eyelet. For the visible lining, use a light to mid weight cotton or lining fabric. For the underlining, use a sturdy muslin or broadcloth.

Size range: Chest: 30.5" - 62", Waist: 24" - 56", Hips: 36" - 64"

Published: 2022-11-11

A photo of a finished Lana Dress.

Lawrence Top and Dress

by Helen's Closet

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight wovens such as linen, washed linen, cotton lawn, poplin, voile, batiste, seersucker, shirting, double gauze, tencel twill, or rayon/viscose challis.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 62", Waist: 24" - 52", Hips: 33" - 62"

Published: 2023-07-26

A photo of a finished Lawrence Top and Dress.

Liz Dress

by Charm by Gertie

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight wovens, such as cotton poplin, broadcloth, shirting, sateen, eyelet, pique, cotton lawn, silk dupioni, shantung silk, linen, linen blends, brocade or silk/wool blends. For the lining, use a light weight smooth woven.

Size range: Chest: 30.5" - 52", Waist: 24" - 42", Hips: 36" - 54"

A photo of a finished Liz Dress.

Lourdes Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits that are pliable and soft, such as stretch mesh with tulle overlay. You will also need some non-stretch woven fabric for structured parts, such as silk, viscose, or satin.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2022-11-01

A photo of a finished Lourdes Dress.

Magical Twirl Dress and SetMore Details

by Ellie & Mac

This set includes a dress and separate crop top and skirt patterns.

Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight knits with 4-way 50% stretch, nice drape, and good recovery, such as punta, scuba crepe, heavy french terry, sweater knits, brushed sweat. structured bamboo jersey, or cotton jersey.

Size range: Chest: 29" - 63", Waist: 23.5" - 60", Hips: 33.5" - 67"

Published: 2022-11-28

A photo of a finished Magical Twirl Dress and Set.

Marilyn Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight drapey wovens such as satin, crepe, silk, rayon/viscose, or washed linen. For the lining, use a lightweight slippery woven such as silk, viscose, or acetate.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2023-07-18

A photo of a finished Marilyn Dress.

Natalya V-Neck Dress

by Made for Mermaids

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight knits with 25% horizontal stretch and some vertical stretch, and good recovery, such as stretch velvet, sequinned knits, liverpool, specialty mesh, stretch lace, or lurex. For the lining, use a lightweight knit with the same stretch as the outer, such as swimwear lining, power mesh, ITY, or rayon spandex.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 60", Waist: 23" - 57", Hips: 34" - 64"

Published: 2022-12-13

A photo of a finished Natalya V-Neck Dress.

Night and Day Dress

by Charm by Gertie

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight wovens, such as cotton poplin, shirting, sateen, eyelet, cotton lawn, silk dupioni, shantung silk, linen, linen blends, brocade, wool suiting, wool crepe, flannel, or silk/wool blends. The sleeves could be done in a contrast sheer, such as tulle, flocked tulle, beaded fabrics, organza, or organdy.

Size range: Chest: 30.5" - 53", Waist: 24" - 42", Hips: 36" - 54"

A photo of a finished Night and Day Dress.

Nightshade Dress

by Mood Sewciety

Fabric recommendations: Very light to lightweight wovens such as taffeta, chiffon, or voile. For the ruffles, use a very lightweight mesh such as organza or tulle.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 59.5", Waist: 23" - 51.5", Hips: 34" - 63.5"

Published: 2023-09-28

A photo of a finished Nightshade Dress.

Noelle Dress

by Dressmaking Amore

Fabric recommendations: Light to midweight wovens with a bit of structure, such as satin duchesse, cotton poplin, linen, jacquard, or peach skin. For the lining, use a lightweight woven such as rayon or cotton lawn.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 46", Waist: 24.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2021-12-07

A photo of a finished Noelle Dress.

Odette Dress

by Dressmaking Amore

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight wovens such as silk, satin, crepe, velvet, linen, cotton voile, or sateen. For the lining, use a slippery lightweight woven such as acetate, satin, or cotton lawn.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 24.5" - 38.5", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2023-10-29

A photo of a finished Odette Dress.

Pauline Dress

by Closet Core

Fabric recommendations: For a structured shape, use light to medium weight wovens such as linen, poplin, seersucker, broadcloth, sateen, chambray, or cotton shirting. For a softer effect, use rayon challis, viscose, Tencel, cotton voile, or silk. For the optional lining, choose silky smooth lawn, voile, or batiste.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 60", Waist: 24" - 53", Hips: 33" - 63"

A photo of a finished Pauline Dress.

Philippa Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Light weight wovens such as silk, satin, or sequins on a stable knit or mesh backing. For the lining, use a lightweight slippery woven such as silk, satin, or acetate.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2023-11-16

A photo of a finished Philippa Dress.

Poinsettia Dress

by Mood Sewciety

Fabric recommendations: For the outer layer, use a tulle with sequins, fringe, or other glitter attached. It’s okay if it is transparent. For the lining, use a medium weight stable knit such as ponte or scuba.

Size range: Chest: 32.5" - 58.5", Waist: 24.5" - 49.5", Hips: 34.5" - 63"

Published: 2018-11-30

A photo of a finished Poinsettia Dress.

Priscilla Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight knits with 30-50% stretch and great recovery, such as rayon jersey, rib knits, or lurex knits.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2023-11-16

A photo of a finished Priscilla Dress.

Queenie Dress

by Style Arc

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight wovens such as silk, rayon, or charmeuse.

Size range: Chest: 30.5" - 58.5", Waist: 23.5" - 50.5", Hips: 32.5" - 61"

Published: 2023-11-10

A photo of a finished Queenie Dress.

Red Carpet Dress

by Patterns for Pirates

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight high-stretch knits, such as ITY, stretch velvet, double brushed poly, burnout velvet, sweater knit, cotton spandex, athletic knits, slinky poly spandex, or rib knits. For the lining, use a light weight knit with similar stretch to the outer, such as ITY, DTY, supplex, or swimwear lining.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 60", Waist: 23" - 57", Hips: 34" - 64"

Published: 2022-11-26

A photo of a finished Red Carpet Dress.

Rhodes Infinity Dress

by Mood Sewciety

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight drapey knits with at least 20% stretch, such as rayon jersey, bamboo jersey, velour, double-brushed poly, or ITY.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 59.5", Waist: 23" - 51.5", Hips: 34" - 63.5"

Published: 2022-05-16

A photo of a finished Rhodes Infinity Dress.

Rockwell Dress

by Cashmerette

This pattern was released exclusively to club subscribers. It might become available to purchase later, check the designer's website for details!

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight drapey wovens such as rayon/viscose, chiffon, cotton lawn, or gauze.

Size range: Chest: 33" - 62", Waist: 25" - 52", Hips: 35" - 62"

Published: 2022-11-01

A photo of a finished Rockwell Dress.

Rose Dress

by Sew La Di Da

Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight wovens such as satin, silk, cotton poplin, crepe, denim, or brocade. Or use a stable heavyweight knit such as scuba or neoprene.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 44", Waist: 25" - 37", Hips: 35" - 47"

A photo of a finished Rose Dress.

Sigourney Dress

by Vikisews

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight stretch wovens such as gabardine, denim, stretch cotton sateen, or fine wale corduroy.

Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"

Published: 2023-07-18

A photo of a finished Sigourney Dress.

Sweetheart Dress

by Sew La Di Da

Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight wovens such as satin, silk, cotton poplin, crepe, brocade, or wool suiting.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 44", Waist: 25" - 37", Hips: 35" - 47"

A photo of a finished Sweetheart Dress.

Tulip Dress

by Mood Sewciety

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits with 75% horizontal stretch and good drape, such as bamboo jersey, crepe knits, or ITY.

Size range: Chest: 31" - 59.5", Waist: 23" - 51.5", Hips: 34" - 63.5"

Published: 2022-10-03

A photo of a finished Tulip Dress.

Waterfall Dress

by Charm by Gertie

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight wovens with drape, such as rayon challis, crepe, Tencel/lyocell/modal, viscose, cotton lawn, batiste, linen, linen/rayon blends, silk crepe de chine, charmeuse, or habutai.

Size range: Chest: 30.5" - 62", Waist: 24" - 56", Hips: 36" - 64"

A photo of a finished Waterfall Dress.

Waterfall Gown

by Cris Wood Sews

Fabric recommendations: Very light to light weight drapey wovens with no right or wrong side, such as linen, gauze, silk, lace, rayon, or tencel.

Size range: Chest: 10" - 99", Waist: 10" - 99", Hips: 10" - 99"

A photo of a finished Waterfall Gown.

Wiggle Dress and Top

by Patterns for Pirates

Fabric recommendations: Midweight stable knits such as ponte, stretch velvet, stretch lace, liverpool, double brushed poly, sweater knits, or french terry.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Wiggle Dress and Top.

Wilder Gown

by Friday Pattern Co

Fabric recommendations: This gown floats in lightweight wovens like cotton voile, lightweight linen, double gauze, rayon, or silk.

Size range: Chest: 32" - 60", Waist: 24" - 53", Hips: 34" - 63"

A photo of a finished Wilder Gown.