Description
Learn How to Sew a Peasant Dress with this Free Pattern!
Peasant Dresses are one of the simplest dresses to make. The free pattern comes in size 12 months to a girl’s size 14 with both long and short sleeve options. (Find the sewing instructions here on Page 2.)
How Do I Get the Pattern?
To receive the free pattern, click the “add to cart” button above. You will then be taken through the checkout process, where you will be prompted to enter a few pieces of information. (No payment info is asked for.) After the check out process is complete you will see a button prompting you to download the pattern and if you entered your email address correctly, an email with the pattern download link will be emailed to you as well. You must click the link under “download” and then the pattern will be auto-downloaded to your computer. To find the pattern on your computer, look in the folder where your downloads are stored or go to your search bar and search on the name of the pattern.
Where Are the Sewing Instructions?
The sewing instructions are found here: Peasant Dress Sewing Instructions.
You will also find the link directing you to the sewing instructions on the thank you page, the email I send out and on the original blog post.
I recommend downloading the pattern right away and saving the pattern to your computer. The pattern download link is good for 5 downloads. If you need a fresh copy you are welcome to revisit this page and have a fresh copy created for you to download.
Having Trouble Downloading the Pattern?
Check out my frequently asked questions page here: https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Have fun sewing!
Jennifer Humphreys –
This is a really great, versatile pattern. I’ve made several nightgowns for my girls with it. One of my girls has some sensory issues, so I was able to tweak the arms/neckline so that I do pleats instead of elastic, and she loves it.
Hanlie (verified owner) –
I downloaded the pattern, but it only goes to size 8. Am I missing something? Or did i download the wrong one?
Jamie Sanders –
yes, you must be missing something an the pattern goes up to size 14.
Christina (verified owner) –
Nice simple pattern for a beginner or someone getting back to sewing. I appreciate that the pattern PDF is produced as layers. I can turn off the sizes I don’t need and print only the pages I want. Note that in my downloaded file the pattern marking “back neck cut line” on page 1 and all of the content on page 13 (pattern printing, assembly, cutting instructions) is associated with the size 14 layer, NOT with the pattern markings layer. It would have been nice to see cut lines for the ‘bodice only’ (paper-saving option from your original posts), which would make the pattern more versatile. I have two little granddaughters for whom I plan to make several tops, tunics and dresses.
Lissa Hakala (verified owner) –
I’ve been making this pattern every year for my granddaughter for the past 4 years. This year, she requested her dresses and helped pick out the fabric! I made the tunic to go with shorts for my toddler and crawling grand daughters as well! Easy pattern and directions. I love the versatility to alter the sleeves as well. Going to make some in flannel for nightgowns this year!
Mona Vahling (verified owner) –
I can’t wait to make my first peasant dress from this oh-sew-versatile pattern! However, as a sewist who has been sitting at the machine for some 40 yrs, it’s hard for me to embrace the 1/4” seam allowance when I have been doing 5/8” seam allowance as the general standard in garment making and other crafts. I use 1/4” seam allowance for piecing my quilts. I’m just curious why 1/4” seam allowance is utilized in this pattern?
I may just cut the pieces with 5/8” allowance incorporated.
Jamie Sanders (verified owner) –
I don’t like to waste fabric, so that is the way I made it.