Spaghetti Strap Midi Slip Dress
Introducing a women's midi slip dress pattern, featuring delicate spaghetti straps, a flattering sweetheart neckline, and a gentle A-line silhouette.
When To Wear
This elegant dress is a versatile choice for a range of occasions, making it perfect for:
- Elegant Evenings: Ideal for sophisticated dinners, cocktail parties, or special date nights.
- Summer Occasions: A chic and comfortable option for garden parties, outdoor weddings, or warm-weather events.
- Layering Versatility: Perfect for styling with jackets or cardigans for transitional weather or a more casual look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice and waist, gently flaring into an A-line midi skirt.
Neckline: A graceful sweetheart neckline frames the décolletage beautifully.
Straps: Delicate and adjustable spaghetti straps add a touch of elegance and provide support.
Closure: A concealed zipper at the left side seam ensures a smooth, seamless fit.
Back: Features a straight back bodice with a center back seam for refined shaping.
Length: A chic midi length, falling gracefully to mid-calf.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires confident sewing skills, including precise dart work, setting a concealed zipper, creating delicate spaghetti straps, and attaching facings.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, fluid fabrics with good drape for an elegant finish:
- Silk dress fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Concealed zipper
- Fusible interfacing
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: silk dress fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU ALSO NEED: a concealed zipper; fusible interfacing.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEY INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance – 1.5 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front – 1 piece on fold
- Back facing - 1 piece
- Front facing - 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back facing - 1 piece
- Front facing - 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the facing pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the darts on the back and front pieces. Press the waist dart depths towards the center of the pieces, and the bust darts upwards.
- Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side and overcast.
- Overcast the left side edges separately. Stitch the left side seam from the zipper mark downwards, press allowances open. Insert the zipper. Stitch the right side seam, press allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Cut 2 straps 4 cm wide and approximately equal to the length indicated on the front pattern piece. Press the strap piece lengthwise in half, right side out. Then unfold and press the raw edges towards the marked center line. Topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge. Put on the dress, adjust the strap length, and secure them to the garment.
- Stitch the right side edge of the facings, press allowances open. Overcast the lower edge. Place the facing on the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge and the upper back edge (straps are placed between the main garment and the facing). Topstitch the allowances to the facing 0.2 cm from the stitching line. Fold the facing to the inside, press. Fold under the side edges of the facing and sew to the zipper tape.
- Overcast the lower edge, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
