Ruffled Teddy
A close-fitting women's teddy with princess seams front and back, a gathered bust insert in a contrasting fabric, gathered flounces along the leg openings and narrow straps. It closes with a zipper in the left side seam.
When To Wear
- As lingerie or nightwear.
- As a one-piece top layer under an open jacket or cardigan.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted one-piece shaped by princess seams on the front and back, with a crotch seam.
Neckline: A two-piece bust insert in crêpe georgette set into the front; its centre seam is gathered over a fabric strip stitched underneath, forming a small band at centre front. The top edge of the body is turned and topstitched 1 cm from the edge, the top of the insert close to the edge.
Sleeves: Narrow straps, stitched, turned and edgestitched, sewn to the insert seams at the front and to the princess seams at the back; their length is set at fitting.
Closure: Separating zipper in the left side seam, with hooks and eyes above it.
Back: Centre back panel cut on the fold and two side backs; straight top edge.
Legs: Leg openings finished with elastic attached by zigzag stitch and trimmed with flounces gathered between the notches; the flounce edges are overlocked, turned and topstitched.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Princess seams, a gathered insert with clipped corners, gathered flounces, elastic at the leg openings and a zipper in the side seam.
Fabric Recommendations
Silk or blended fabrics: duchesse satin for the body, crêpe georgette for the insert, flounces and straps.
Additional Supplies
- Crêpe georgette for the trim
- Separating zipper
- Elastic tape
- Hooks and eyes
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Center back - 1 pc on fold
- 2. Side back – 2 pcs
- 3. Side front - 2 pcs
- 4. Center front - 1 pc on fold
- From trim:
- 5. Front insert – 2 pcs
- 6. Left flounce – 2 pcs
- 7. Right flounce – 1 pc on fold
- 8. Strap - 2 pcs
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the princess seams on the front and back. Stitch the right side seam.
- Stitch the insert pieces together. Attach the insert to the front, clipping the seam allowances of the side front at the corners diagonally.
- Overlock the longitudinal edges of both flounces and the short sides of the left flounces. Press the seam allowances to the wrong side and topstitch. Attach the flounces to the leg openings between the notches, gathering them to the desired length.
- Press the seam allowances on the left side seam to the wrong side. Place the zipper underneath and stitch.
- Press the seam allowances along the top edge to the wrong side, fold under and topstitch along the top of the bodysuit at 1.0 cm, and along the top of the insert at the edge. Gather the center of the insert, place a fabric strip under the gathered area on the wrong side and stitch from the right side close to both sides of the center seam of the insert.
- Stitch the lower crotch seam, press the seam allowance open. Fold the elastic tape with the leg opening and, stretching slightly, stitch with a zigzag stitch.
- Additionally sew hooks and eyes above the zipper.
- Fold the straps in half lengthwise with right sides together and stitch along the long sides. Turn the straps right side out, press and topstitch along the edge. Attach the straps to the front at the insert attachment seams, try on the bodysuit, adjust the length of the straps and attach them to the back at the princess seams.
A captivating one-piece teddy pattern, featuring a straight neckline with a gathered centre-front bust inset, playful ruffled leg openings, and a fitted silhouette.
When To Wear
This charming teddy is designed for versatility and style, making it an ideal choice for:
- At-Home Lounging: Perfect for relaxed, elegant moments at home.
- Romantic Occasions: A charming choice for intimate evenings.
- Vintage-Inspired Styling: Embrace a retro aesthetic with its classic cut and playful details.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A fitted, one-piece teddy shaped by vertical princess seams for a sleek, sculpted form, cut high on the leg.
Neckline: A straight neckline with a narrow rectangular centre-front bust inset, softly gathered into a small tab at the centre for a delicate focal point.
Straps: Fine spaghetti shoulder straps.
Leg Openings: High-cut and finished with soft gathers and a playful crêpe-georgette ruffle.
Back: A simple, fitted back with clean princess seams.
Closure: A concealed zipper at the left side seam, secured with discreet hooks & eyes above.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves working with princess seams, attaching ruffles, inserting a zipper, and applying elastic.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics that offer both structure and drape to highlight the design details:
- Silk or blended fiber fabrics
- Duchesse satin or a similar structured fabric for the main body
- Crêpe-georgette or lightweight woven for the bust inset and ruffles
Additional Supplies
- Concealed zipper
- Elastic tape
- Hooks & eyes
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Center back - 1 pc on fold
- 2. Side back – 2 pcs
- 3. Side front - 2 pcs
- 4. Center front - 1 pc on fold
- From trim:
- 5. Front insert – 2 pcs
- 6. Left flounce – 2 pcs
- 7. Right flounce – 1 pc on fold
- 8. Strap - 2 pcs
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the princess seams on the front and back. Stitch the right side seam.
- Stitch the insert pieces together. Attach the insert to the front, clipping the seam allowances of the side front at the corners diagonally.
- Overlock the longitudinal edges of both flounces and the short sides of the left flounces. Press the seam allowances to the wrong side and topstitch. Attach the flounces to the leg openings between the notches, gathering them to the desired length.
- Press the seam allowances on the left side seam to the wrong side. Place the zipper underneath and stitch.
- Press the seam allowances along the top edge to the wrong side, fold under and topstitch along the top of the bodysuit at 1.0 cm, and along the top of the insert at the edge. Gather the center of the insert, place a fabric strip under the gathered area on the wrong side and stitch from the right side close to both sides of the center seam of the insert.
- Stitch the lower crotch seam, press the seam allowance open. Fold the elastic tape with the leg opening and, stretching slightly, stitch with a zigzag stitch.
- Additionally sew hooks and eyes above the zipper.
- Fold the straps in half lengthwise with right sides together and stitch along the long sides. Turn the straps right side out, press and topstitch along the edge. Attach the straps to the front at the insert attachment seams, try on the bodysuit, adjust the length of the straps and attach them to the back at the princess seams.
