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15 Free Party Dress Sewing Patterns for Christmas and New Year’s
The holiday season is upon us, and this comes with lots of social gatherings. You may be looking to sew your own dress for a Christmas or New Year’s party. This blog post is a round-up of 15 free party dress sewing patterns that are suitable for Christmas and New Year’s festivities. They come in a variety of styles, so I hope you will be able to find at least one that you like and can sew on a budget. Let’s get started!
Gowns
These gown sewing patterns are more dramatic and formal. With the right fabrics, they can make the perfect party dress.
Harper Plisse Dress
This full-length sewing pattern features beautiful bishop sleeves. Check out the Harper Plisse Dress here.
Diva Dress
This is actually a tutorial for a made-to-measure dress. You can find the full tutorial for the Diva dress here.
London Gown
This gown has a strapless bodice with ties in the back and a skirt with a high slit. Though it will likely require a bit more effort to fit the bodice, it makes for a stunning holiday dress. You can find this sewing pattern here.
Seraphina Cowl Neck Dress
The Seraphina dress has a high cowl neck and a beautiful fitted silhouette. You can find this sewing pattern here.
Lekala Free Dress #5131
Is this dress over the top? Yes, but I think the skirt of the dress can easily be modified to have an even hemline to make a beautiful party dress. You can find this sewing pattern here. Please note that this is a parametric pattern. You will need to give your measurements for Lekala to generate a pattern for you.
Free Printable Sewing Planner
Download the Free Sewing Planner Printable with a task breakdown section. I designed it for my ADHD brain and hope it helps others organise their sewing projects
Download NowVintage Style Dresses
These dresses have a more vintage-leaning style.
Jackie Winter Shift Dress
The Jackie Winter Shift Dress features a square neckline and fitted silhouette. You can find the sewing pattern here.
Fifties Style Prom Dress
This retro dress pattern has a beautiful pleated skirt. Peppermint Magazine provides sewing patterns on a pay-as-you-can basis. If you are able to, consider paying a couple of dollars. If you are in a bind, you can choose not to pay and get the pattern here.
Cowl Neck Dress
I adore this dress pattern! It has a delicate cowl neck and princess seams. You can find this sewing pattern here.
Loretta Wiggle Dress
The Loretta Wiggle Dress is a formal sleeveless dress with a Queen Anne neckline. You can find it here.
Alexa Dress
This dress is quite similar to the Jackie Winter Dress but has a round neckline and longer sleeves. You can find this sewing pattern here.
Ava Dress
The Ava Dress is actually a sundress, but I think it could work for a holiday party if you choose the right fabric and pair it with the right shoes. You can find the sewing pattern here.
Slip Dresses
Slip dresses are a comfortable option for a party dress. I like them because they are low-effort, high-impact sewing projects—who doesn’t want that?
Peppermint Rozelle Slip Dress
The Rozelle slip is a bias-cut dress with gathered cups for a little bit of oomph. Just a reminder, Peppermint Magazine kindly provides sewing patterns on a pay-as-you-can basis. You can find the sewing pattern here.
Vixen Slip Dress
The Vixen Slip is a simple but impactful dress with a low back. You can find this sewing pattern here.
Wrap Dresses
Wrap dresses are the perfect party dress when made in a festive fabric such as velvet. Check out these two options.
Belted Wrap Dress
This wrap dress features Dolman sleeves and a belt. You can get this sewing pattern here.
Anara Wrap Dress
The dress sample on Mood Fabrics was sewn using a fun metallic fabric, making it perfect for party dress inspiration. You can find this sewing pattern here.
That’s it for now. I hope this pattern roundup has inspired your next holiday or party dress project. If you’re ready to take your sewing plans to the next level, consider getting organized with the Capsule Wardrobe Digital Sewing Planner. It’s the perfect tool for mapping out your handmade wardrobe and keeping track of your sewing projects.
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