Girls Sleeveless Cotton Plaid Dress

This sleeveless dress pattern is designed for girls who want something simple to wear and fun to move in. The bodice is cut without sleeves, joined to a gathered waist that gives the skirt its fullness, so the hem lifts and spins with every turn. It suits children from toddler years through the older sizes, and the clean lines make it an easy sew for anyone comfortable with basic garment construction.

Soft cotton plaid is the natural choice, and other lightweight cottons such as chambray, poplin, lawn or seersucker will give the same easy drape and gentle gathers. Make it in a quiet check for school runs, playdates and warm afternoons, or in something brighter for birthdays, family gatherings and holiday photographs. A cardigan or long-sleeved tee underneath carries the dress into cooler months.

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.