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Free Tiered Dress Patterns

Looking for the perfect dress to frolic around on the beach, attend a wedding, go for a picnic at the park, or sunbathe in the garden? Look no further than our top 10 must-sew tiered dress patterns to create a dress that is perfect for spring and summer. With statement sleeves and lots of volume, these dresses are sure to make a statement wherever you go.

From boho chic to classic elegance, from maxi dresses to mini versions, these flowy tiered dresses are perfect for any style and any body type. Get ready to create a dress that’s as unique as you are!

Tiered dress patterns for women

How to draft your own tiered maxi dress

Prepare yourself for the summer with a gorgeous, breezy, and comfortable dress that has spaghetti shoulder straps, a rectangular neckline, a short bodice that ends above your bellybutton, and a skirt with three tiers, all of them gathered at the seam so they flare out, with the last tier reaching down to your knees.

by Makylacreates

Tiered flowy dress with tie straps

Sizes: XS to XL

Suggested Fabric Amount Required (based off maxi length):
Size Extra Small = 1.5m (off the roll)
Size Small = 1.8m (off the roll)
Size Medium = 2.1m (off the roll)
Size Large = 2.4m (off the roll)
Size Extra Large = 2.7m (off the roll)
(add or take 0.3 metres for anything larger or smaller than these sizes)

From trips to the beach to casual evening dates, this dress is suitable for all summer occasions thanks to its delicate and comfortable appeal, featuring shoulder straps that you tie on your shoulders, a high rectangular neckline, three see-through, flared tiers with the last one half the size of the two above it, and a bottom hem that goes to your mid-calves, in five available sizes!

Tiered mini dress with sleeves

Sizes: S to 2XL

Flaunt your feminine figure with this beautiful vintage dress that comes in multiple sizes, has a simple tie closure on the neck at the back, long puff sleeves with elasticated ends, a high rounded neckline, and a flared tiered skirt that starts at your waist and ends at the midsection of your thighs.

by So-sew-easy

Off shoulder tiered maxi dress

Dazzle the people who lay eyes on you with the summer princess charisma of this dress that has short, flared puff sleeves, a rectangular neckline, a tie around your waist that you tie behind your back, and a three-tier skirt that covers your knees and flares with each tier.

How to make a gathered and tiered skirt for any bodice

Here’s a pattern that is a bit different because it doesn’t show you how to make a specific dress, but instead helps you transform any bodice into a wonderful tiered dress with a long skirt that goes almost to your ankles and has three tiers that flare due to the gathered seam on their top.

by Lovenotions

Boho Tiered maxi dress pattern with halter top

Size: 6

Chic, beautiful, and refreshing to wear, this dress can easily become your favorite summer outfit thanks to its comfortable halter bodice that has just a thin strap you tie around your neck while your shoulders and upper back stay bare, its long skirt that goes to your ankles and has two side pockets, as well as the elastic waistbands on the back.

by Themodernmakerco

Tiered sundress

Enjoy the summer with a breezy and adorable dress that has a bodice with short cap sleeves, a rounded neckline, and a skirt that has three tiers, each one shorter than the one above it, with thin contrasting bands on the borders between them, reaching down to the midsection of your calves.

by Mellysews

Minimal waste tiered dress

Sizes: 00 to 32

Keep your sewing waste to a minimum, says this pattern that will help you use the most of your fabric as you create a wonderful dress that features a rectangular neckline, a tad puffy sleeves that reach to your elbows, elasticated cuffs, two side pockets, and a long, two-tier skirt that flares out.

Moodfabrics

How to make a buffet dress without a sewing pattern

You don’t need a pattern to make this one, just follow the instructions and you’ll whip up a fine dress that has a shirt bodice with a high neckline and no sleeves, as well as a skirt section made of three flaring tiers, the first one starting just below the armholes, with the bottom hem of the last tier reaching a bit above your knees.

by Sewzywong

Tiered dress with bishop sleeves – Zenobia

Sizes: 00 to 32

No matter the occasion, this dress is the right choice for you, with its lovely long sleeves that puff out from the elbows to the cuffs, the high neckline with a hidden zipper closure at the back, and a maxi skirt made up of two flaring tiers, all available in multiple different sizes.

by Moodfabrics

Simple ZERO-WASTE tiered dress without a pattern

You’ll have no leftover fabric after this project but you’ll have a gorgeous summer dress with wide shoulder straps that go slightly over your shoulders, a deep rectangular neckline with a matching opening at the back to keep you cool and breezy, two side pockets, and a flaring maxi skirt with three tiers.

Tiered dresses for kids:

Talia tiered dress for girls

Sizes: 0-3m to 14 youth

Versions: sleeveless, short sleeve, elbow sleeve, long sleeve

Here’s a pattern you will be able to use over and over to make summer dresses for your girls because it comes in multiple sizes and variations, each one featuring the three-tier maxi skirt that flares from the waist, and a high neckline, as well five different types of sleeves, from sleeveless to long and everything between.

by Gooberpeadesigns

Get the pattern here: Gooberpeadesigns

Video how to gather the tiers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=006HRhNHyBE/

Sleeveless tiered dress pattern for girls

Sizes: 2y to 6y

Get your girl ready for summer with a cute dress that has a sleeves bodice with a high neckline and button-up closure at the back, a three-tier skirt that goes to her little feet, and optional ribbons, lace, or similar on all hems as additional decorations that make the dress even more adorable.

by Sewcraftyme

Tiered pillowcase dress

Sizes: up to size 8

The pillowcases you thought were too cute for pillows can now find a much better purpose if you use this pattern to turn them into a girl’s dress, with straps that tie around the shoulders, an elasticated, slightly curved neckline, and a skirt that has two gathered tiers and decorative ruffles on the bottom hem that goes down below the knees.

by Polkadotchair

So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to add some flowy and feminine flair to your wardrobe by sewing up one of these free tiered dress patterns. With unique designs and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a gathered tiered dress that’s perfect for any occasion. Get ready to turn heads and make a statement with the perfect buffet style dress!

Summer better watch out because you have a bunch of tiered dress patterns at your disposal just waiting for you to breathe life into them and turn them into clothes. Did one or two from this list already catch your eye? Share your thoughts and your experiences with sewing them in the comments. Subscribe to the mailing list too, if you want fresh updates. Have a wonderful summer with your new dresses!