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.

Rhodes Infinity Dress

The Rhodes infinity dress is such a versatile option since you can tie up the straps in different ways to create an entirely different look. Learn more about the pattern 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.

Vintage Style Dresses

These dresses have a more vintage-leaning style.

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.

Ceicily Sweetheart Dress

This dress by Tianna’s closet was inspired by an Anthropologie dress. You can find this sewing pattern here. The instructions and pattern are both on her blog post.

Loretta Wiggle Dress

The Maisel Dress by Mood Fabrics is another fantastic retro-inspired dress that you can learn more about here.

Ruby Dress

I categorized this gorgeous dress by My Handmade Space as vintage-inspired due to its circle skirt, high front neckline, and V-neck back. You can find the Ruby dress 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.

Emily Wrap Dress

The last pattern to wrap up this round-up is the Emily linen dress by the Fabrics Store. While linen may not be the most preferred fabric for formal occasions, you could experiment with a number of alternative fabrics. Grab the free 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.