• Two Models wearing Schoolhouse Sundress made in blue Cloud Linen and patchwork stripe cotton with gathered neckline and spaghetti straps
  • Model wearing Schoolhouse Sundress made in yellow and blue bock print cotton with gathered neckline and spaghetti straps
  • Two models wearing schoolhouse sundresses with a casual feeling
  • Back view of Schoolhouse Sundress with elastic channel neckline and relaxed fit
  • Detail of gathered side panel and hand printed cotton fabric
  • Detail of gathered side panel and blue and green wavy stripe fabric
  • Model wearing Schoolhouse Sundress made in light blue Cloud Linen with gathered neckline and spaghetti straps
  • Model twirling in the finished sundress in blue linen
  • Back view of Schoolhouse Sundress with elastic channel neckline and relaxed fit in blue linen
  • Detail of gathered side panel and soft linen drape
  • Flat lay of sundress sewn in cotton block print with colorful patchwork fabrics
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Schoolhouse Sundress PDF Sewing Pattern

Schoolhouse Sundress PDF Sewing Pattern

$14.00 USD
$14.00 USD
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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.

Perfect for:

  • Beginner sewists and confident beginners
  • Summer wardrobes and layering pieces
  • Creative fabric pairings and color play
  • Relaxed, everyday wear

Pattern features:

  • Sizes: XXS-6XL (31-64" chest)
  • Skill level: Beginner
  • Elastic gathered neckline (front and back)
  • Spaghetti straps
  • High waist with side gathers
  • Simple construction using rectangles and easy techniques

Let this dress be your canvas—sew something just for the joy of it.

All PDF patterns are for home sewing only and cannot be made for resale or profit. Thank you for respecting our designs!  

We cannot wait to see what you make!

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Sizing and Fabric Requirements

Included with Download

The listing comes with 5 PDF downloads:
• Sewing Instructions
• Print at home pattern (19 pages)
• Copy shop/A0 pattern (1 page)
• Projector pattern
• Mood Board

Difficulty

Beginner: elastic channel, gathering, arm loop bias binding

Notions

• Coordinating thread
• 1/4" (0.6 cm) elastic

Fabric Shown

Organic Cotton Block Print Fabric

Hydrangea Cloud Linen

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Sewing Should Be Fun—Let’s Find that Joy

When we set out to design the Schoolhouse Sundress, we kept coming back to one simple idea: sewing should be joyful.

See a few the joyful makes from our previewers...

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Two Easy Ways to Patchwork the Schoolhouse Sundress

Patchworking is one of our favorite ways to make the Schoolhouse Sundress truly unique. It’s a chance to play with color and pattern, use up your scrap stash, and create a garment that’s completely you. Plus, there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to do it—just two fun methods to try!

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Designed with block print in mind • find the perfect fabric

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