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 PANEL – 1 QTY
- 2. FRONT PANEL SIDE PANEL – 2 QTY
- 3. FRONT PANEL Center Part – 1 QTY
- 4. TRIM STRIP – 1 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Mark and stitch the waist darts on the BACK PANEL. Press the darts towards the center of the BACK PANEL.
- Stitch the princess seams of the FRONT PANEL. Press the seams towards the center and serge.
- Press the BIAS BINDING in half lengthwise and bind the neckline edges of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL. Bind the armhole edges of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL, simultaneously finishing the straps.
- Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the side edges of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL to the wrong side, fold inwards, and topstitch.
- Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the bottom edges of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL 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 PANEL and FRONT PANEL according to the markings and topstitch.
