Spaghetti Strap Satin Chemise

Name: Spaghetti Strap Satin Chemise
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5241
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5241

A short women's satin slip with princess seams, a V-shaped neckline and slits at the hem. The upper edge is bound with contrasting satin that continues into narrow straps threaded through loops at the back. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: silk fabrics of natural or blended fibres: satin for the slip, satin in a contrasting colour for the trim.

Tech. Description

Spaghetti Strap Satin Chemise

When To Wear

As a nightdress.
As a slip under a dress or skirt.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted at the bust by princess seams and flared towards the hem.

Length: Short, above the knee.

Neckline: V-shaped dip on the centre front panel, finished with a contrast satin facing stitched at 0.5 cm, wrapped to the wrong side and topstitched into the seam; a small bow at the point.

Sleeves: Sleeveless. A contrast strip joined at the centre back binds the upper edge and armholes, and beyond the garment its edges are stitched together to form the straps.

Front: Centre front panel cut on the fold, with side fronts joined by princess seams; slits at the lower ends of the princess seams, topstitched 0.1 cm from the edge.

Back: Two pieces with a centre back seam; two loops sewn to the upper edge to hold the straps, adjusted to length at fitting.

Finishing: Narrow turned and topstitched hem; centre back seam pressed to the left, side seams towards the back, princess seams pressed open.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Slippery satin, narrow bound edges at 0.5 cm, straps formed from the binding, and slits in the princess seams.

Fabric Recommendations

Silk fabrics of natural or blended fibres: satin for the slip, satin in a contrasting colour for the trim.

Additional Supplies

Contrasting satin for the trim, or ready-made bias binding

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the center back seam, side seams, and princess seams, leaving the slits unstitched. Press the center back seam to the left, the side seams towards the back, and press the princess seams open.
Place the front facing and center front right sides together and stitch with a 0.5 cm seam allowance. Turn the facing to the wrong side, wrapping it around the edge. Turn under the remaining seam allowance and topstitch from the right side in the facing attachment seam.
Stitch the armhole facing pieces together. Place the facing and upper edge of the chemise right sides together, aligning the facing seam with the center back seam, and stitch with a 0.5 cm seam allowance. Turn the facing to the wrong side, wrapping it around the edge. Turn under the remaining seam allowance and topstitch from the right side in the attachment seam, continuing to stitch the longitudinal edges of the facing together beyond the garment to form the shoulder straps.
Press the slit seam allowances to the wrong side and topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge. Press the hem allowance to the wrong side, turn the raw edge under, and topstitch.
Fold each loop in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long edge. Turn right side out, baste, and press. Sew the loops to the upper edge of the back according to the pattern markings.
Try on the chemise, thread the shoulder straps through the back loops, adjust them to the required length, and secure.