Feminine, lightweight, and beautiful. These are the best nightgown patterns for girls for winter or summer. Includes cotton, flannel and knit options.
Both of my little girls love to wear dresses....every single day. I love that they want to be feminine and pretty. Last year Kaylee and I went to the Disney store and picked out a darling Rapunzel night gown. She loves it and has worn it a couple of times a week since, but I have noticed a trend over the years. Where did all of the simple nightgowns for girls go? The ones without characters all over them?
Nightgown Sewing Patterns for Girls
(Butterick. #6659)
UPDATE: Butterick. #6659 appears to be out of print. The rest of the nightgown patterns in this post are still available.
Ruffle Nightgown Pattern
What happened to the ones we had as little girls? Although, looking back, I think mine may have been made by my Grandma. Maybe that's why they didn't have Rainbow Bright or Carebears on them...although I'm sure I would have loved them just the same.
I wanted to make my girls little nightgowns that they can twirl around in and feel like princesses while they sleep. I used light cotton with the tiniest flower buds. Of course I added a ruffle to the bottom of each one. Worth the extra 10 minutes.
The hardest part was explaining to the girls that these were jammies. They wore them the entire day after I finished them. Sun up till sundown and then to bed that night.
We decided that Fluffy needed one too. My little Kaylee, who is almost 5, sewed up this little dress for her. It was our first real sewing project together and it made my heart happy! She had so much fun and kept letting me know that she could do it all by herself. She sat on my lap and fed the fabric into the machine while I controlled the foot pedal. She did a great job and I can't wait to help her sew more projects as she gets older.
We did not use a pattern for Fluffy's little dress, but you can find the pattern I used for my girl's nightgowns from Butterick. #6659. I bought it years ago for $.99 on sale at Joanns. Each nightgown took about a little over an hour to make.
1 Hour Nightgown Pattern
This pattern is one of my absolute favorite nightgown sewing patterns for girls and comes together in about an hour. I share a couple different variations that I've made over the years in this post. It's called a pattern, but is more like a tutorial because it only has one pattern piece to cut out! So easy.
Knit Nightgown Pattern for Girls
Another versatile pattern with a sleeveless option and varying lengths.
Flannel Nightgown With Night Cap
I used the same pattern as the 1 hour nightgown above to make each of my girls a Little House on the Prairie inspired nightgown and cap for Christmas. They LOVE their nightgowns, but especially the night caps!
Pillowcase Nightgown Tutorial
If you are looking for a great beginner project check out this pillowcase nightgown tutorial from She Holds Dearly. I just love the vintage pillowcases that she used.
Austin says
Hi Brandi, I would imagine that we share the same decade '81 here. Anyway, I have an 18m old daughter and I noticed the same thing you did...where's all of the simple nightgowns girls wore when I was young. My wife bought one but it's not cotton; it's some kind of stretchy material. I found yours in a search but it wasn't until I did a Google picture search that I found your page here and to see that it's out of print 😕
Brandy says
Hi Austin! Yes, '82 here! I'm sorry that the nightgown pattern that I used is now out of print. It's such a shame because it's such a cute one. They really need to bring this style back!
Lanita Martin says
Hi ! I ordered a night gown pattern from you! I was charged for it and never recieved it in the mail..? Would like to figure out what happened..?
Brandy says
Hi Lanita! I don't sell patterns. Did you click on a link from my site and order it from someone else? If it's the Whimsy Couture one you'll need to contact them on Etsy. Hope that helps!!
Barbara jobson says
love the ruffle nightgown pattern but how do i get the pattern
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Brandy says
Hi Barbara! The pattern that I used for that one is Butterick. #6659 and, unfortunately, I believe it is out of print. I'm sorry!
Ana says
Do you know of any pattern similar to Butterick pattern 6659?
Megan Emily says
Please copy and upload the #6659 Butterick patterns! They are nowhere online to buy or just have pictures of!
Karina says
Where can I get the ruffle nightgown pattern? I love it!
Brandy says
The Butterick one appears to be out of print. 😟
The Messy Organic Mum says
These are awesome. Now where is the mummy version 🙂
Brandy says
Thank you! And I know, right? Somehow it's easier to find time to sew for other people, ha!
Suzane Mart says
Your daughter eyes so beautiful....and smart too.lvs-handbags.com
Marty says
Where can I get the flannel nightgown with nightcap pattern? So adorable!
Brandy says
Hi Marty! I shared links to the nightgown pattern and cap here: https://gluesticksblog.com/a-little-house-christmas/
You can buy the nightgown pattern on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/105949144/peasant-dress-pattern-with-pockets?ref=shop_home_feat_3&pro=1
EC says
Those little nightgowns are so cute and your girls are so pretty! Thanks for the tip on where to find patterns. I am starting to sew again. 🙂
Brenda says
These little nighties are adorable!! I love wearing nighties like this when I was a kid! I can understand why your girls wanted to wear them all day and night. lol
Amy says
These are so beautiful! I was so happy to find this blog post, because I was wondering the same thing: “what happened to the simple nightgowns from my past?” And I realized I’d rather make them myself. Thank you so much for writing about this. I will be using it as a reference. The pictures you took are adorable too. May God bless your family and give them His infinite peace.
Brandy says
Thank you Amy! I’m glad you found it helpful and yes, we need to bring pretty nightgowns back!
Agy Lee says
Oh these are so sweet - your little ones will treasure them. Reminds me of the time when my mom made me my nightgowns. Definitely better than store bought ones.
Haunani says
Oh how sweet are those little nightgowns. Sewing is such an amazing talent to have. Your little girls are so lucky to have a mama who can make such beautiful things for them. 🙂
Brandy says
Thank you so much Haunani! It has been a blessing to be able to sew and teach others as well. Hopefully they will continue to enjoy helping me and working on projects together!
Lisa says
Your jammie dresses turned out so sweet Brandy! My girls love nightgowns too! We love the Disney store ones but my oldest I think is a little embarrassed by them and has wanted me to take the picture of the princess off them. These would be a fabulous alternative!
Brandy says
Thank you Lisa! I'm sure your little girl would love one and with your amazing sewing skills you could probably make her one without a pattern! 🙂