Silk Chemise with Contrast Satin Trim & Shaped Cup

Silk Chemise with Contrast Satin Trim & Shaped Cups

A women's short slip chemise with darted bust cups lined in contrast satin, an A-line skirt from the underbust seam and thin satin straps that continue from the back facing.

When To Wear

• As a nightgown in summer.
• As a slip under dresses and skirts.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted at the bust, flaring into an A-line from the underbust seam.

Length: Short, ending at the upper thigh.

Neckline: Deep V at the centre front where the two cups meet.

Front: Two separate cups, each shaped with a vertical dart, stitched to their satin linings along the upper and centre edges and turned, so the lining shows as a narrow contrast edge. The lower front is one piece cut on the fold.

Back: Upper back cut on the fold, joined to a lower back with a centre back seam; the joining seam is pressed upwards.

Straps: The satin straps are stitched to the back facing; the facing is wrapped around the upper back and armhole edges and its long edges are stitched together to form the straps. Strap length is set at the fitting.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Slippery silk, darted and lined cups with an even contrast edge, a facing that runs into narrow straps.

Fabric Recommendations

Silk fabrics of natural or blended fibres, such as crepe de chine; plain satin for the trim.

Additional Supplies

• Plain satin for the cup linings, back facing and straps