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Dress Pattern Edit: 10 Tiered Dresses for Spring and Summer

Are you 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? We have rounded up 10 must-sew tiered dresses for you! Is anyone else really happy that this trend isn’t going anywhere after making its entrance last year? We are just loving all the tiers and gathers combined with statement sleeves and lots of volume. Have a look at some of our favourite patterns below.

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McCall’s 8087

Be the belle of the ball in McCall’s 8087. It features multiple smaller tiers that create lots of volume! Make it with an elasticated off-the-shoulder bodice with deep ruffle (with or without sleeves) or go for the beautiful halter bodice.

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Simplicity 9597

One of our bestsellers this year, Mimi G’s Simplicity 9597 is actually includes a dress AND a jumpsuit! Make sure to check out the eye-catching back button bodice.

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Simplicity 9265

Looking for a tiered dress with lots of customisation options? Simplicity 9265 comes in sizes XXS to XXL and it includes different length, sleeve, and collar variations.

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Burda Style 6403

Burda 6403 is perfect for hot sunny days! The shorter style is trimmed with narrow lace on the straps and at the neckline. The longer style has wing sleeves and three nicely gathered skirt tiers. The elastic casing at the waist creates a lovely loose fit for the upper dress with a button fastening.

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McCall’s 7948

Another of our best sellers, this is the perfect “buffet dress” style and it’s got some great customisable options included. M7948 is perfect for cottons, viscose challis, chambray, eyelet and more plus you can add decorative trim to finish off the look!

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Simplicity 9114

Designed by Mimi G, Simplicity 9114 is a button front maxi dress with gathered tiers and long sleeves. The pattern also includes a crop top and trousers with front pleats, a zip fly and side pockets.

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Burda Style 6265

Burda 6265 includes two different designs with a semi-fitted bodice and a gathered skirt. Create a mini dress with a Peter Pan collar, or add an extra tier to create a midi dress with shirring at the collar and cuffs!

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McCall’s 8110

McCall’s 8110 looks fabulous as a sheer overlay dress! It’s designed for stretchy fabrics such as lace, tule, mesh etc. Choose from 2 different lengths and 3 different sleeve variations to make your own dream dress.

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McCall’s 8090

Marina is a loose-fitting dress with a front yoke and placket, optional sleeves and dropped waist. It’s breezy and fun to wear and would look great in colder weather with boots too.

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New Look 6718

One of our new releases, this balloon sleeve dress has a beautiful button front. N6718 has an ankle length tiered skirt

Still want more? Don’t worry we have lots of tiered dresses to inspire you! Plus you can find plenty of other patterns that feature tiers in our shop as well.

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