Free Pattern Sunny Day Toddler Dress

25 Jun

Hello Everyone! Found this blue fabric in my local fabric store in the clearance section and decided to grab it to make a cute dress for my 4 year old. Recently, she has decided that only boys wear pants and so is refusing to wear anything but dresses and skirts. This pattern was hand created from a dress in her closet. I only did 3 sizes because those are the only measurements I have. I am not a grading pro as yet to be able to sizes beyond that I can measure from current garments. This is a simple sundress with sleeveless armholes and straps. I places button holes at the back but if its easier for you, you can do hooks. The pattern comes in sizes 2T-4T. Hope you guys enjoy it!

I was going to add pockets to the sides but ran out of time. The dress took me about 40 minutes from cutting the pattern to hemming the bottom. The pattern can be altered to be shorter so that it can be worn as a tunic or babydoll top over leggings. I plan on taking a few pictures tomorrow with my daughter in it and will show you how it actually fits.

For this post, I decided to do an all in one PDF which includes the pattern and instructions. This is my first shot at doing instructions this way, so please bare with me as I master the art. I am still pretty new at all of this. You will need google docs to open the document in adobe and then print at 100 scale. There are a few skills that’s needed for the dress. These include sewing button holes and gathering.

You can download the PDF HERE.

Thanks for visiting and Happy Sewing.

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momofagem 1p · 515 weeks ago

Are you sure that you multiply the waist by 2.5 and not divide? The waist, even with possible gathers, seems large. Also are you cutting the bodice on the fold?

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Debbie · 515 weeks ago

Thank you for a simple cute dress. I would love to see it on and also to see pictures of the back so I can make one!

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Leslie · 509 weeks ago

About how much fabric does this take for a 2T ?

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In our country summer is coming and we all have to take the decisions for the dresses of us in this summer. We have to take care while making then dresses for the sunny day as there will be too hot in that days.

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Judy · 473 weeks ago

Omg!!! this dress is so so cute!!! thank you so much for the free pattern I'm going to try this one... have a lovely day!!!=0)

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Nyeca C · 462 weeks ago

I can't figure out where or how to sew the bottom onto the top. The overlapping makes me really confused because of the seam going straight up the back. Can you post exactly how the back is supposed to work??

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Monique · 461 weeks ago

I'm not understanding how to attach the bodest to the body.

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Cindy · 453 weeks ago

If you sew the bottom inside the botice, how do you sew back of the skirt together?

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Sharon · 426 weeks ago

Your pattern does not give instructions on how to put the back of the dress together with having the buttons and I assume you put button holes in. Is the seam allowances included in the pattern or do you have to add them?

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Laurie · 425 weeks ago

This dress is darling, and exactly what I want to make. Do I need to add a seam allowance?

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Samara · 422 weeks ago

I'm going to go out on a limb and make an educated guess that the seam allowance must be 1/2". I noticed that the patterns that she does mention the seam allowance is a 1/2" seam. Hoping for the best!

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Samara · 422 weeks ago

I just finished making this dress after tons of frustrations because of the lack of detailed instructions as well as inaccuracies. Hopefully those of you that are confused will find my comment helpful. So lets begin...

- Seam allowance is 1/2"
- The front bodice IS cut on the fold.
- The back bodice is NOT cut on the fold. You will need 4 of these not 2 like the pattern piece states.
- When you make the straps fold the short end 1/2" press. Fold the long end 1/2" press. Fold the other long end 1/2" press. At this point the raw edges should be touching in the middle. Fold the whole strap end half and press. Sew like the instructions state.
- To finish the back of the bodice overlap the ends 1 1/2". Mark your button holes. The bottom button hole should be at least 3/4" from the bottom raw edge. Sew button holes. Now mark your button spots and sew on your buttons. Secure bodice back with buttons. Attach skirt as instructions state and finish off with your top stitching.

I hope this helps!

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Dee · 416 weeks ago

Hi, is there a tutorial for the sun dress please

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Imgoog · 416 weeks ago

Wow! This dress is so cute!! I bookmarked the pattern, and I will definitely try it soon ^^ How adorable the dress is!
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Debs · 410 weeks ago

I've ordered some gorgeous fabric and plan to make a few for my 4 yr old grand daughter for our summer hols :) I'm not sure why but I can't see anywhere that mentions it needing buttons, so thinking that as it ties up at the shoulders it can be stepped into or pulled on so is sewn right up at the back? Has anyone completed the pattern yet and can post some pics please?

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Patricia Cash · 406 weeks ago

I am making this dress now and want to finish it tomorrow! Please tell me how to finish the back of the skirt?
Do I put a placket in the skirt piece so I can get the dress on my Granddaughter?
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