Gathered Ruffle Babydoll Nightdress
Introducing a charming women's sewing pattern for a babydoll nightdress featuring a fitted bust with shaped cups and delightful gathered ruffles adorning the neckline, straps, and hem.
When To Wear
This babydoll nightdress is perfect for moments of relaxation and comfort, making it an excellent choice for:
- Lounging Comfort: Ideal for comfortable and stylish relaxation at home.
- Sleepwear: A light and airy option for a comfortable night's sleep.
- Romantic Evenings: A delicate and alluring piece for special intimate occasions.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A loose-fitting babydoll silhouette, flaring gently from the bust for comfort and drape.
Neckline: A gentle sweetheart-shaped neckline formed by the bust cups and delicate upper ruffle.
Straps: Delicate, gathered ruffle straps that adorn the shoulders.
Bust: Defined bust cups with shaping darts for a flattering fit.
Back: Features a similar ruffle detail at the upper edge and continuation of the gathered ruffle straps.
Hem: A mini-length hemline finished with a voluminous gathered ruffle.
Closure: Pull-on style with no visible fastenings.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in dart construction, inserting shaped cups, gathering fabric, and finishing edges, potentially with a rolled hem.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light, soft, and drapey fabrics that will enhance the gathered ruffles and flowy silhouette:
Additional Supplies
CUTTER'S MUST
- BACK PANEL – 1 QTY
- FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY
- CUP – 2 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch darts on cups, trim dart depth to 0.5 cm and overlock. Stitch cups into the FRONT PANEL, overlock SEAM ALLOWANCES.
- Stitch side seams, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL and overlock.
- Overlock upper and lower edges.
- Cut BIAS BINDING from main fabric, 4 cm wide and length equal to the length of the lower armhole. Press the TRIM STRIP in half lengthwise, right side out. Place the BIAS BINDING right sides together with the lower armhole and stitch. Fold the TRIM STRIP to the wrong side. Topstitch the seam allowance onto the TRIM STRIP with a 0.1 cm wide seam.
- Cut the upper edge FACING from main fabric, 8 cm wide (approximate length is indicated on the BACK PANEL). Finish all sides with a rolled hem, stitch a line with loosely tensioned stitches in the middle and gather to the desired length (approximate length is indicated on the BACK PANEL). Topstitch decorative LACE TRIM onto the FACING and topstitch the FACING onto the neckline edge of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL, simultaneously forming the straps.
- Cut the lower edge FACING from main fabric, 8 cm wide (approximate length is indicated on the BACK PANEL). Stitch the piece into a ring, press the seam open and overlock. Finish the long sides with a rolled hem, stitch a line with loosely tensioned stitches in the middle and gather to the length of the lower edge. Topstitch decorative LACE TRIM onto the FACING and topstitch the FACING onto the lower edge of the garment.
