Printed Babydoll Slip with Contrast Satin Trim and Cups
A women's sewing pattern for a charming babydoll slip, featuring shaped bust cups, delicate spaghetti straps, and a gently flared silhouette.
When To Wear
This babydoll slip is designed for comfortable and elegant wear, making it an ideal choice for:
- Loungewear & Relaxation: Perfect for stylish and comfortable wear around the home.
- Romantic Evenings: An elegant and alluring choice for intimate occasions.
- Sleepwear: Offers a luxurious and breathable option for comfortable rest.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: An empire-waisted babydoll silhouette with a fitted bust and a gently flared body that falls above the knee.
Neckline: Features a sweetheart-style V-neckline, beautifully framed with contrast satin trim for a delicate finish.
Bust: Includes structured cups with darts, lined for comfort and support to enhance the bust shape.
Straps: Slender, adjustable spaghetti straps provide a delicate shoulder line and allow for a personalized fit.
Back: The back is cleanly finished with a facing and features an empire seam connecting the upper and lower back sections.
Hem: The short, flared hem provides ease of movement and a playful, light finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves working with delicate fabrics, precise cup construction with lining and darts, and attaching facings for a clean finish.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, draping fabrics that feel luxurious against the skin:
- Silk fabrics (natural or blended fibers)
- Crepe de chine
- Plain satin (for contrast details and trim)
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the center BACK PANEL seam, attach the upper BACK PANEL to the lower BACK PANEL. Press the attachment seam upwards.
- Stitch the darts on the cups and cup LINING. Fold the LINING with the main fabric right sides together and stitch along the upper and middle parts. Turn to the right side, understitch the edge from the LINING, and press. Attach the cups to the lower FRONT PANEL.
- Stitch the side seams.
- Stitch the back FACING to the straps. Fold the FACING with the upper BACK PANEL and armhole right sides together and stitch. Fold the FACING to the wrong side, enclose the raw edge, and turn under the open edge of the FACING. Topstitch from the right side into the attachment seam, stitching the longitudinal edges of the FACING together, forming a strap.
- Try on the garment, adjust the length of the straps, and secure them to the BACK PANEL.
