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The Schoolhouse Sundress is a beginner-friendly sewing pattern designed for creative play and joyful making. With its simple shapes and easy construction, it’s the perfect project to relax with—choose your favorite fabrics, enjoy the process, and let your imagination take the lead.
This breezy summer dress features a relaxed silhouette with spaghetti straps, a softly gathered neckline (created by elastic channels at the front and back), and a high waist with delicately gathered side panels for a touch of volume and charm. The fit is intentionally loose and carefree, making it comfortable, flattering, and easy to wear in warm weather.
Whether you're new to sewing or looking to build your skills, the Schoolhouse Sundress offers a satisfying mix of techniques that are approachable yet rewarding. It’s a playful, skill-building pattern designed to bring joy from start to finish—and to be sewn again and again.
Skill Level: Beginner
Techniques involved include elastic channel, gathering, and arm loop bias binding.
Size Range: 2XS-6XL
Seam allowances included in pattern.
Recommended Fabrics:
Light or medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, linen, or viscose.
Notions:
- Matching thread
-
1/4" (0.6 cm) elastic
What's included in my PDF pattern?
PDF Sewing Pattern Includes:
- Step-by-step sewing instructions.
- A print-at-home PDF pattern with layered sizes. The print at home file is suitable for both Letter and A4 size paper. Print only the sizes you need!
- A projector compatible file.
- A print shop PDF pattern suitable for 36" wide roll feed and A0 printers.
- Mood board for fabric planning
We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Schoolhouse Sundress pattern printed on 1 sheet of 36" wide paper. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!
Need your instruction booklet printed, too?
We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Schoolhouse Sundress includes 12 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
The Schoolhouse Sundress is a beginner-friendly sewing pattern designed for creative play and joyful making. With its simple shapes and easy construction, it’s the perfect project to relax with—choose your favorite fabrics, enjoy the process, and let your imagination take the lead.
This breezy summer dress features a relaxed silhouette with spaghetti straps, a softly gathered neckline (created by elastic channels at the front and back), and a high waist with delicately gathered side panels for a touch of volume and charm. The fit is intentionally loose and carefree, making it comfortable, flattering, and easy to wear in warm weather.
Whether you're new to sewing or looking to build your skills, the Schoolhouse Sundress offers a satisfying mix of techniques that are approachable yet rewarding. It’s a playful, skill-building pattern designed to bring joy from start to finish—and to be sewn again and again.
Skill Level: Beginner
Techniques involved include elastic channel, gathering, and arm loop bias binding.
Size Range: 2XS-6XL
Seam allowances included in pattern.
Recommended Fabrics:
Light or medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, linen, or viscose.
Notions:
- Matching thread
-
1/4" (0.6 cm) elastic
What's included in my PDF pattern?
PDF Sewing Pattern Includes:
- Step-by-step sewing instructions.
- A print-at-home PDF pattern with layered sizes. The print at home file is suitable for both Letter and A4 size paper. Print only the sizes you need!
- A projector compatible file.
- A print shop PDF pattern suitable for 36" wide roll feed and A0 printers.
- Mood board for fabric planning
We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Schoolhouse Sundress pattern printed on 1 sheet of 36" wide paper. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!
Need your instruction booklet printed, too?
We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Schoolhouse Sundress includes 12 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!
