This tenth edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free pattern for a mini dress with puff sleeves and a drawstring neckline, perfect for spring and summer days.
Mae Wilson shares instructions on how to sew the perfect mini dress to wear this summer.
It’s a great project for beginners and is the perfect way to use some thrifted textiles, your favorite cotton, or linen fabric.
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Merry-Maker Dress – Mindful Mae
photo credit: Mindful Mae
About this Free Dress Pattern
The Merry-Maker Dress is the perfect pattern for a beginner who wants to make a mini dress for hot summer days. It includes an adjustable drawstring neckline and mini puffed sleeves that add a feminine design.
This pattern features a PDF with details about materials needed, how to measure yourself for the perfect fit, and how to construct the dress. Mae also has a full tutorial on her YouTube channel!
This dress is the perfect make for your thrifted bedsheets and textiles, and lightweight to medium weight cotton and linen.
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photo credit: Mindful Mae
Fabric Ideas for the Merry-Maker Dress
Leightweight to Medium-weight woven fabrics are ideal for this project. Cotton and linen ensure that this dress will be light and breathable during hot summer days!
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Cotton Linen Blend
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Striped Linen
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Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Yardage required: 2.5 – 4 yards depending on measurments
- Fabric Recommended: light to medium weight woven fabric, including cotton or linen. You can even use thrifted bedsheets for this dress!
- Where to get it: Grab the free pattern here!
photo credit: Mindful Mae
Why I love this pick
I haven’t had a chance to make this pattern yet, but I know it would be the perfect mini dress to wear all summer long. It would be perfect for lounging in around the house, to wear as a nightgown, or to your next festive party.
The PDF instructions are well-written and detailed. There are clear illustrations, and Mae’s YouTube tutorial makes it easy to cut out and assemble this dress. She also includes great details about how to measure yourself for the perfect fit!
If you’re interested in other content of Mae’s, be sure to check out her YouTube videos about thrifting, non-toxic living, or a day in her life. She also shares a lot of outfit inspiration on her Instagram!
Have you made the Merry-Maker 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?
If you haven’t, be sure to save this on Pinterest so you can make them later!
Stay tuned for next week’s pick. It’s a good one! 😉
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Similar Free Beginner-Friendly Patterns You’ll Love
If you like this project, you might also enjoy:
- Trapezoid Skirt by DIY Daisy – a basic elasticated skirt perfect for any natural fiber wardrobe
- Pillow Pattern by High Country Women – an easy home decor pattern to spruce up any space
- Lounger Pants by Elle Stitch – a beginner-friendly elastic pants pattern
You can also browse more patterns here → The Free Pattern Friday Archive
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