If you’ve ever experienced a South Texas summer, you know the assignment is to wear as little as possible without actually being arrested. Enter: the Naked Dress. In this video, I’m sharing a roundup of my favorite handmade dresses that keep things breezy, comfy, and cute when the temps are unbearable.
Think:
✔️ No shaping
✔️ Maximum airflow
✔️ Sleeveless (mostly)
✔️ All the swing
From hacked tops turned floaty frocks to my self-drafted cocoon silhouettes, this roundup includes both indie patterns and vintage gems. Bonus: I’ve included pattern links and notes about fabric choices, pattern mods, and whether or not I added ✨pockets✨ (because… of course I did).
Watch the Video:
Naked Dress Patterns Mentioned:
- Smultron Dress – Paradise Patterns
- Mesange Top (hacked to dress) – Delphine Morissette
- Judy Dress – Fiber Mood
- Minttu Top (hacked to dress) – Named Clothing
- Wilder Gown – Friday Pattern Company
- Roksi Trio – Amy Nicole Studio
- Simplicity 7966 – Vintage Pattern – find on etsy or ebay!
- Custom-painted fabric by Julia Allisson Cost
- Workroom Social fabric collab – Workroom Social
These patterns pair perfectly with a sweaty iced coffee and a pile of summer-friendly fabric. ☀️
I’d love to know your favorite Naked Dress patterns in the comments below!
Happy Sewing!
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