Lace Trim Spaghetti Strap Slip Dress
Introducing a delicate slip dress pattern featuring a soft silhouette, alluring V-neckline with lace-trimmed cups, and elegant spaghetti straps.
When To Wear
This versatile slip dress is designed for comfort and elegance, making it an ideal choice for:
- Layering Essential: Worn discreetly under sheer garments or dresses for added coverage and smooth lines.
- Loungewear & Sleepwear: Perfect for comfortable and luxurious wear at home or as refined sleepwear.
- Romantic Evening Wear: Styled as a delicate camisole dress for intimate occasions or warm evenings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: An A-line silhouette, gently flaring from the bust to the hem for a relaxed and flattering fit.
Neckline: A graceful V-neckline created by shaped cups, enhanced with scalloped lace trim along the top edge.
Straps: Delicate spaghetti straps, designed to be adjustable for a custom fit and comfort.
Back: Features a straight upper back with darts for shaping, finished with a back facing.
Hem: Finishes above the knee, adorned with a wide, scalloped lace trim matching the bust detail.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise lace application, dart construction, and assembling delicate straps and facings.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fluid, lightweight fabrics with a beautiful drape for this slip dress:
- Silk fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Satin
Additional Supplies
- Lace trim with a scalloped edge
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the darts on the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL.
- Pin the LACE TRIM to the cups, right sides together, aligning the scalloped edge with the upper edge of the cups. Shape the lace as desired with an iron. On the LACE TRIM, at the corners on the wrong side, create pleats and stitch them like seams. Trim and overcast the SEAM ALLOWANCES. Topstitch the lower edge of the lace to the cups along the edge. Trim the cup fabric under the lace, leaving a 1 cm SEAM ALLOWANCE. Press these SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the cups. Along the lower edge of the LACE TRIM, sew a dense, narrow zigzag stitch, and trim the excess fabric close to the stitching.
- Stitch the darts on the cups and attach them to the FRONT PANEL.
- Fold the FACING with the BACK PANEL, right sides together, and stitch the upper edges, inserting the straps between them. Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCES to 2-3 mm from the stitching. Fold the FACING to the wrong side, baste, and press.
- Stitch the side seams, folding back the BACK PANEL FACING. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL. Fold under the short sides of the FACINGS and sew them to the seam. Topstitch the lower edge of the FACING to the BACK PANEL.
- Fold the straps in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long side. Turn right side out, baste, and press. Sew the front ends under the corners of the cups. Try on the dress, adjust the length of the straps, and sew their back ends under the upper edge of the BACK PANEL.
- Measure the length of the lower edge of the slip. Cut the required length from the LACE TRIM and stitch it into a loop. Attach the lace to the bottom of the garment, right sides together, so that the scalloped edge faces upwards. Fold the lace downwards, and the SEAM ALLOWANCE upwards. Topstitch the SEAM ALLOWANCE to the slip close to the lace.
