Silk Slip Dress with Side Bows and Spaghetti Straps
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a delicate slip dress featuring a relaxed silhouette, spaghetti straps, and unique side cut-outs with elegant bow detailing.
When To Wear
This elegant slip dress is designed for comfort and style, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe for:
- Loungewear: Enjoy relaxed comfort with a touch of luxury at home.
- Nightwear: a delicate and feminine option for a comfortable night's sleep.
- Summer Styling: Layer under sheer tops or wear as a chic dress on warm days.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, straight-cut silhouette designed for a comfortable and flowing fit.
Neckline: a gentle scoop neckline at both the front and back for a soft, feminine look.
Straps: Delicate spaghetti straps providing minimal coverage and elegant support.
Side Detailing: Unique side cut-outs secured with multiple decorative bows crafted from separate pieces, creating an alluring and playful design.
Front Design: Features princess seams on the front bodice for shaping and a tailored finish.
Length: Mini length, falling above the knee for a youthful and breezy feel.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves accurate bias binding application, construction of princess seams, and precise creation & attachment of multiple decorative bows.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, flowing fabrics with a soft drape to achieve the intended elegant look:
- Lightweight fabrics made from natural or blended fibers, such as silk, rayon, or viscose blends.
Additional Supplies
- Bias binding (length specified on pattern piece)
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Back – 1 qty
- 2. Front side – 2 qty
- 3. Front Center – 1 qty
- 4. Trim strip – 1 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Mark and stitch the waist darts on the back. Press the darts towards the center of the back.
- Stitch the princess seams of the front. Press the seams towards the center and serge.
- Press the bias binding in half lengthwise and bind the neckline edges of the back and front. Bind the armhole edges of the back and front, simultaneously finishing the straps.
- Press the seam allowances of the side edges of the back and front to the wrong side, fold inwards, and topstitch.
- Press the seam allowances of the bottom edges of the back and front to the wrong side, fold inwards, and topstitch.
- Press the seam allowances of the longitudinal edges of the trim strip to the wrong side, fold inwards, and topstitch. Cut the trim strip into 8 pieces, serge the short edges, twist each into a bow according to the sketch, and secure. Place the trim STRIPs under the side parts of the back and front according to the markings and topstitch.
