This seventh edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free pattern for a mini or midi length dress perfect to wear this spring and summer.
Tash of NH Patterns utilizes her knowledge of pattern making from her fashion degree to bring you a dress with well-thought-out details and design.
It’s the perfect project to kick of Me Made May and to wear to all your spring and summer parties, weddings, showers, and get-togethers!
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Marina Dress – NH Patterns
photo credit: NH Patterns
About this Free Dress Pattern
The Marina dress is for the sewist who has some basic skills but may want to explore design features like a ruffled bodice, invisible zipper, and an inner lining.
The tie straps are simple, but give this dress an elevated, feminine feel. The fitted bodice features a ruffled design and an invisible zipper for the perfect fitted look. A full slit for this skirt assures you’ll be able to move comfortably whether you’ll be spending Saturday morning at the farmer’s market or dancing the night away at a friend’s wedding.
This dress is designed for light to medium weight woven fabrics, so you can choose your favorite cotton, lightweight linen, rayon, or viscose. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can make up the bodice in contrasting fabrics as it’s made up of several panels.
photo credit: NH Patterns
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
- Yardage required: 2.5 yards for outer, 2 yards for lining
- Size Range: US 0-14
- Fabric Recommended:
- light to medium weight woven fabric, including cotton poplin, lightweight linen, or viscose and rayon for a lighter feel. Be sure to choose a lightweight fabric for the lining so the dress doesn’t become too bulky.
- Where to get it: Find the pattern here!
photo credit: NH Patterns
Why I love this pick –
I haven’t had a chance to make this pattern yet, but Tash’s Marina Dress is the perfect garment for more formal events this spring and summer. I’m a sucker for simple, yet elevated details in sewing patterns. The tie straps add a feminine detail that are easy, yet elegant.
The fitted bodice and a-line skirt are classic and timeless design features perfect for any season of life. The options for mini and midi lengths make this pattern versatile, so you can customize it based on your preferred look!
The pattern instructions include detailed photos that are bright and clear. Tash’s writing is so friendly – it’ll feel like she’s sewing right there with you! They’re well written and detailed, so you can be confident in making the dress of your dreams.
This dress would be gorgeous in a soft floral rayon or a lightweight solid black linen, depending on the look you’re going for!
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Have you made the Marina Dress yet?
Have you sewn along to this pattern? I want to know! If you have, what fabric did you use? How did you find the instructions? Any tips to share?
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Stay tuned for next week’s pick. It’s a good one! 😉
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