Girls Linen Flutter Sleeve Summer Dress

This girls summer dress brings together soft flutter sleeves, a gently gathered skirt and a functional back button placket for an everyday style that feels special. The flutter sleeves add movement without bulk, while the gathered skirt gives plenty of room to run and play. The back placket makes the dress easy to pull on and off, which is helpful for younger children still learning to dress themselves.

Linen is a natural match here, keeping the dress breathable and light while holding the shape of the gathers. Cotton lawn, chambray, double gauze and quilting cotton also work well, and a softer drape will make the flutter sleeves fall more fluidly. Wear it for warm weather days, family gatherings, holidays and summer photos, layered over a long sleeve tee when the air turns cooler.

Sizes run from 2Y to 12Y (2Y, 3Y, 4Y, 5Y, 6Y, 7Y, 8Y, 10Y, 12Y). The pattern is a PDF for printing at home on US Letter paper, and it also includes an A0 file for printing at a copy shop. Each size is a separate file, so you print only the size you need.