5 FREE Button-Down Sundress Patterns

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What is a Button-Down Sundress?

A button-down dress is exactly what it says on the tin - this popular design features a row of buttons up the centre-front of the dress as a focal point. This could be a shirt dress, a safari-style shape or a gathered waist - the option is yours! Wear your button-down open over the top of jeans, team with summer accessories for a trip to the beach or make yourself a more formal cut which serves for special occasions and events!

High-street Button Down Sundresses

Here's a selection of gorgeous summer dresses that are on-trend this season from the likes of Matalan, Oliver Bonas, Joe Browns and Monsoon to inspire your next make!

5 FREE Button-Down Dress Patterns

We share a round-up of five fantastic free patterns from around the web and our own sister websites which suit all body shapes, vary in ability and are perfect for the approaching summer months! There's something for everyone in this collection, click the links below to find the pattern you love!

Button-Up Dress

Jazz up your spring wardrobe with this sweet and simple button-up dress! This exclusive Peppermint pattern was created by In The Folds and sew your own and is available to download for free! Click below to make your own version of this cute garment!

Upcycle Dress

We're including something a little bit different in this round-up! This fun upcycling project from the Life Is Beautiful blog shows you how to turn an XL adult shirt into a little girl's dress! This project takes all the difficulty of adding buttons to your garment as they are already part of the shirt - bonus!

The Cypress Dress

We're head over heels with this floaty button-down dress made in a large floral print - the perfect look to step out in this summer! Featuring a waist belt, this advanced pattern can be made with or without frills, with a range of different sleeves. Plus you can make this Mood pattern in a children's size to match your little 'ones!

Diana Pleated Linen Dress

This cute little dress from The Thread was affectionately named Diana for its interfaced neckline, button down front, sleeve cuffs, pleats and inseam pockets. This design is a pleasure to sew and work with as linen is a must-wear for summer. Diana is a sweet little dress to make for your wardrobe, as a gift to your friend, or to size-down to make for a little girl.

Button Front Shirt Dress Pattern

Create a versatile button-down dress which works for a range of different occasions - we can see this dress at the beach, in the office and at a summer wedding! Learn to sew a stand collar and a hidden placket while brushing up on your buttonholes and princess seams!

The Sewing Bee Series 7 - Episode 2

Did you enjoy episode one? We are loving the new series and it's encouraged the creatives in the office to have a go at making our own summer wardrobe!

This post was inspired by episode two, Summer Week! Esme and Patrick are challenging the sewers to create paperbag shorts, cocktail outfits and button-down sun dresses. Let us know what you think of this episode in the comments below!

To celebrate Summer week, we're sharing a pattern on our sister site - head over the the Simple Sew blog to grab this FREE sundress pattern!

How to Sew Perfect Buttonholes

And we're here to help you boost your skills! Do you want to get better at Buttonholes? Read our article to learn The key to success is the right mix of new sharp needle, fabric and support such as interfacing.

If you're looking for more sewing content on CraftWorld, check out the following links!

An Introduction to Dressmaking

Five Sewing Projects for Beginners

Five FREE Sewing Patterns for Kids

Five FREE Buffet Dress Patterns

Happy Sewing,

Betty

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