Sweater Dresses
Who says you can’t wear a dress outside in the winter? Especially if you make it from cozy fleece, defy seasonal norms and wear a sweater dress with a pair of wool leggings any time of year.
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Alexis Hoodie Dress
by Sinclair
Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight knits with at least 20% stretch, such as sweatshirt fleece, french terry, or sweater knits.
Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 50.5", Waist: 23.5" - 44", Hips: 34" - 53.5"
Alta Sweatshirt Dress
Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits with 40% 4-way stretch, such as french terry, sweater knits, or heavy jerseys. For the cuffs, rib knits with 75% stretch.
Size range: Chest: 30" - 61", Waist: 22" - 57", Hips: 33" - 62"
Published: 2022-10-18
Amelia Top, Tunic, and Dress
by 5 out of 4
Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knits with at least 25% 4-way stretch, such as cotton jersey, bamboo jersey, light french terry, or rayon blend knits.
Size range: Chest: 31" - 60", Waist: 25" - 54", Hips: 33" - 61"
Published: 2022-10-14
Beryl Bomber Dress
by Named
Fabric recommendations: Medium weight wovens with structure, such as brocade, neoprene, or jacquard.
Size range: Chest: 30" - 41", Waist: 23.5" - 34.5", Hips: 33" - 44"
Billie Sweatshirt & Dress
Fabric recommendations: Medium or heavy weight knits with at least 10% stretch, such as sweatshirt fleece, french terry, ponte, double knit, interlock, or sweater knits.
Size range: Chest: 30" - 60", Waist: 24" - 53", Hips: 33" - 53"
Breezy Top and Dress
by Ellie & Mac
Highly adjustable and personalizable dress pattern.
Fabric recommendations: Light weight knits with four way 50% stretch, such as double brushed poly, ITY, or modal.
Size range: Chest: 29" - 56", Waist: 23.5" - 51", Hips: 33.5" - 59"
Brighton Pullover
Fabric recommendations: Mid to heavy weight knits, with or without stretch, such as french terry, sweater knits, liverpool, or sweatshirt fleece.
Size range: Chest: 30" - 61", Waist: 22" - 57", Hips: 32" - 62"
Published: 2023-01-31
Buttercup Sweatshirt
Fabric recommendations: Mid to heavy weight knits, such as french terry, sweater knits, sweatshirt fleece, velour, rib knits, or activewear fabrics.
Size range: Chest: 31" - 59.5", Waist: 23" - 51.5", Hips: 34" - 63.5"
Published: 2022-01-21
Coco Top & Dress
Fabric recommendations: Medium weight knits with very little stretch, such as ponte di roma, double knit, interlock, or low-stretch jersey.
Size range: Chest: 30" - 60", Waist: 24" - 53", Hips: 33" - 61"
Coral Sweater and Dress
by Paprika
Fabric recommendations: Heavy weight knits with only 10-20% stretch, such as sweatshirt fleece or brushed sweater knit. Use the same fabric or a rib knit for the cuffs, and a cotton jersey for the pocket lining.
Size range: Chest: 33.5" - 63.5", Waist: 26" - 55", Hips: 35.5" - 64"
Published: 2021-10-25
Dorian Dress
Fabric recommendations: Mid to heavy weight knits with moderate stretch, such as french terry, stretch velour, waffle knits, rib knit, or sweatshirt fleece.
Size range: Chest: 31" - 59.5", Waist: 23" - 51.5", Hips: 34" - 63.5"
Published: 2022-02-11
Eeny Meeny Miny Moe Bodysuit
by Peekaboo
babies & kidsFabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with at least 40% stretch, such as cotton jersey, ITY, rayon jersey, french terry, sweater knits, or rib knits.
Size range: Weight: 5 lbs - 38 lbs, Height: 17” - 41”
Essential Turtleneck
by Peekaboo
kids & adultsFabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knits with at least 50% stretch, such as rib knits, sweater knits, double brushed poly, cotton jersey, or waffle knits.
Size range: Chest: 20" - 58", Waist: 20" - 50", Hips: 20" - 59"
Fielder Sweatshirt and Sweater Dress
Fabric recommendations: Midweight wovens such as linen, linen wool blend, tencel/linen, soft cotton, needlecord, hemp/cotton blends, jacquard cotton, 5 oz denim, light flannel, or crepe. Use a rib knit for the neckband and shirt hem.
Size range: Chest: 31" - 42", Waist: 24" - 35", Hips: 34" - 44"
Gemma Maxi Dress and Sweatshirt
by Named
Fabric recommendations: Medium weight knits with 30-50% stretch, such as sweatshirting, french terry, velour, stretch velvet, neoprene, or scuba. For the dress, make sure the fabric keeps its structure.
Size range: Chest: 30" - 41", Waist: 23.5" - 34.5", Hips: 33" - 44"
Hazel Dress
by Viki Sews
Fabric recommendations: Medium weight knits with high stretch, such as sweater knits, rib knits, or ponte.
Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 45.5", Waist: 23.5" - 38", Hips: 34" - 48"
Published: 2023-02-14
Hepburn Top and Dress
A slim fitting dress or top with sleeve & length variations.
babies & kids & adultsFabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with lots of stretch, such as athletic spandex blends, cotton lycra, double brushed poly, rayon spandex blends, or sweater knits.
Size range: Chest: 17" - 54", Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"
Hoodie Dress
Fabric recommendations: Mid weight wovens such as denim, linen, cotton twill, cotton crepe, or lightweight canvas.
Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 54.5", Waist: 25" - 49.5", Hips: 36" - 54.5"
Hot Chocolate Sweatshirt
by Waves & Wild
kidsFabric recommendations: Midweight knits with about 50% stretch, such as french terry, sweatshirt fleece, brushed fleece, or sweater knits.
Size range: Chest: 14" - 29.5", Waist: 13" - 26", Hips: 14" - 31"
Hot Coffee Sweatshirt
by Waves & Wild
Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits with about 50% stretch, such as french terry, sweatshirt fleece, brushed fleece, or sweater knits.
Size range: Chest: 30" - 60", Waist: 25" - 61", Hips: 29" - 68"
Jasper Sweater and Dress
by Paprika
Fabric recommendations: Mid to heavy weight knits, such as sweatshirt fleece, jogging fabric, or french terry. Cotton jersey for the pocket lining.
Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 63", Waist: 24.5" - 55.5", Hips: 34" - 64.5"
Jemma Tunic
by Sinclair
Fabric recommendations: Mid to heavy weight knits with at least 20% 4-way stretch and medium recovery, such as cotton jersey, brushed poly, stretch velvet, french terry, sweater knits, or sweatshirt fleece.
Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 50.5", Waist: 23.5" - 44", Hips: 34" - 53.5"
Jersey Dress
This pattern is a collaboration with the designers at In The Folds!
Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits with at least 20% stretch, such as cotton jersey, sweater knits, french terry, or sweatshirt fleece.
Size range: Chest: 32" - 40", Waist: 26" - 34", Hips: 35" - 43"
Lauren Draped Top and Dress
by Sinclair
Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight well-draping knits with at least 50% horizontal and 30% vertical stretch, such as cotton jersey or rib knits. For a more relaxed look, try rayon jersey, double brushed poly, or lightweight sweater knits.
Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 50.5", Waist: 23.5" - 44", Hips: 34" - 53.5"
Lola Sweater Dress
by Victory
Fabric recommendations: Medium weight knits with 20% horizontal stretch, such as french terry or sweatshirt fleece.
Size range: Chest: 32" - 58", Waist: 24" - 50", Hips: 34" - 60"
Nathalie Sweatshirt and Tunic
by Jalie
kids & adultsFabric recommendations: Medium weight knits with at least 30% 4-way stretch, such as french terry, sweatshirt fleece with spandex, ponte di roma, sweater knit, or jersey with spandex. For the cuffs, use the same fabric or a rib knit.
Size range: Chest: 20.5" - 51", Waist: 21" - 46", Hips: 21" - 54"
Published: 2022-05-24
Nicolette Colourblocked Top and Dress
by DIBY
Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits with lots of stretch, such as jersey or light french terry.
Size range: Chest: 31" - 63", Waist: 24" - 60", Hips: 34" - 67"
Noelle Sweater Dress and Poncho
Fabric recommendations: Heavy weight knits with about 75% horizontal stretch, such as chunky rib knits or sweater knits.
Size range: Chest: 31" - 59.5", Waist: 23" - 51.5", Hips: 34" - 63.5"
Published: 2022-10-07
Oversized Sweatshirt and Dress
Fabric recommendations: Midweight cozy knits, such as french terry, sweatshirt fleece, or cotton jersey.
Size range: Chest: 32" - 48", Waist: 27" - 40", Hips: 35" - 50"
Published: 2022-01-02
Rauha Tee and Tee Dress
by Named
Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight knits with 30 - 50% stretch, such as cotton jersey, interlock, or sweatshirt fleece. For the collar choose a rigid but not too stiff rib knit that has a good recovery and 40 - 50% stretch.
Size range: Chest: 30" - 53", Waist: 23.5" - 46.5", Hips: 33" - 56"
Published: 2022-03-03
Rosa Tulip Dress and Top
by DIBY
Fabric recommendations: Knits with at least 40% 2-way stretch, such as cotton jersey, french terry, sweatshirt fleece, or sweater knits. For a more structured look, try it in a ponte knit.
Size range: Chest: 31" - 63", Waist: 24" - 60", Hips: 34" - 67"
Salma Dress
by Sew Over It
Fabric recommendations: Medium to heavy weight table knits such as ponte, french terry, sweater knits, or sweatshirt fleece.
Size range: Chest: 31" - 57", Waist: 24" - 50", Hips: 34" - 60"
Sandy Handkerchief Hem Tunic
by Sinclair
Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knit fabric with at least 30-50% horizontal and 10-20% vertical stretch. A heavier knit like ponte will give it structure, while sweater knits or jersey will drape for dayz.
Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 60", Waist: 23.5" - 52.5", Hips: 34" - 63"
Saturday Sweatshirt
by Peekaboo
babies & kids & adultsFabric recommendations: Midweight knits with at least 30% stretch, such as sweatshirt fleece, french terry, sweatshirt minky, or waffle fleece.
Size range: Chest: 18" - 58", Waist: 18" - 50", Hips: 18" - 59"
Soho Dolman Top, Tunic, and Minidress
by Sinclair
Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits such as jersey or light french terry. It should have at least 20-30% horizontal and 10-20% vertical stretch.
Size range: Chest: 31.5" - 60", Waist: 23.5" - 52.5", Hips: 34" - 63"
To the Point Tunic and Dress
by Ellie & Mac
A tunic and dress pattern with a pointed hem detail.
Fabric recommendations: Mid weight knits with four way 50% stretch, such as bamboo french terry, athletic polyester, or cotton jersey.
Size range: Chest: 29" - 60", Waist: 23.5" - 59", Hips: 33.5" - 63"
Zadie Dress
The Zadie is a knee-length knit dress with an option of cap, three-quarter or full-length raglan sleeves.
Fabric recommendations: Medium weight stretch knits with at least 20% horizontal stretch and good recovery, like ponte, double knit, interlock, or jersey.
Size range: Chest: 30" - 48", Waist: 24" - 42", Hips: 33" - 51"
