Easy Prom Dress Sewing Patterns

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Sewing your own prom dress is honestly one of the coolest things you’ll ever do. You can pick out the fabric, choose the design, and make it exactly how YOU WANT — no stressing over expensive dresses that don’t feel like you. Picking an easy to sew pattern is definitely the best place to start and seeing it all come together is so worth it. You can feel super proud walking into prom wearing something you’ve made with my own hands. It will be totally unique, and people will ask where you got it. Best part? SAYING I MADE IT!!

Starting out with a two piece which is great for beginner sewists.

Pattern: Simplicity 8238

Create endless mix and match options with a two-piece dress pattern. There are gathered skirts in two lengths and three different top styles: Pair a halter top, sleeveless top or long sleeve top with a long maxi length skirt or a short skirt and for the perfect fit.

Pattern: Simplicity 8597

Prefer a column skirt? Add swap in this pattern instead! With optional flounce details, this is a perfect maxi skirt pattern for a formal event.

Pattern: Know Me 2032

Onto dresses! This Know Me design by Stitch Fitz is little bit more involved but comes with a video sewalong to help you through every part of construction. The double strap is a fun detail and you can make the front leg opening as high as you’re comfortable with.

Pattern: Simplicity 3100

This Simplicity Organza dress is a real WOW moment. Working with sheer fabrics adds a little extra difficulty to this pattern but the easy silhouette makes construction a breeze. Follow our top tips for working with sheer fabrics to help achieve a stunning finish.

Pattern: McCall’s 8038

This McCall’s sequin dress makes an eye-catching statement. Sequins aren’t the most fun to sew – they’re messy and require extra steps before you can get started but that doesn’t rule out beginners. Follow our guide to sewing with sequins to learn what you need to do!