Lace and Satin Babydoll with Front Ties
Introducing a romantic women's babydoll sewing pattern, featuring a V-neck halter design crafted from delicate lace and flowing satin, with a playful front tie closure.
When To Wear
This babydoll is perfect for intimate moments and luxurious lounging, making it an ideal choice for:
- Romantic Evenings: Its alluring design and luxurious fabrics make it ideal for special nights in.
- Relaxed Lounging: Provides a comfortable yet elegant option for unwinding at home.
- Bridal Trousseau & Gifts: A beautiful and thoughtful addition to a bridal wardrobe or as a cherished gift.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Loose-fitting A-line silhouette, flaring gently from below the bust for a comfortable drape.
Neckline: Deep V-neckline transitioning into a halter style with delicate straps, offering an alluring frame.
Closure: Playful front tie closure with decorative cording, allowing for adjustable coverage and a charming detail.
Details: The upper front bodice is crafted from sheer lace, contrasting beautifully with the opaque main fabric of the lower bodice and back.
Back: Features a simple, straight cut with a subtle V-neckline, mirroring the front halter style.
Length: Short, babydoll length, designed to fall to the mid-thigh.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires careful handling of delicate fabrics, precise elastic application to prevent stretching, and neat tie attachment.
Fabric Recommendations
To achieve the desired luxurious drape and delicate feel, select fabrics with a soft hand:
- Lace or Guipure for the upper bodice
- Satin (silk or polyester blends)
- Other light, flowing fabrics such as rayon or silk blends for the main body
Additional Supplies
- Elastic tape (0.5 cm wide)
- Decorative cord
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- BACK PANEL – 1 QTY
- Lower FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- From guipure:
- Upper FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Mark and stitch darts on the guipure piece. Overlock, simultaneously trimming dart depths.
- Stitch the upper FRONT PANELs together, press SEAM ALLOWANCES open and overlock.
- Overlock the neckline edge and the outer edge of the upper FRONT PANEL, press to the wrong side and topstitch. To prevent stretching of the upper FRONT PANEL, topstitch elastic TRIM STRIP with a zigzag stitch along the neckline and outer edge on the wrong side, stretching it slightly. The TRIM STRIP should be 10% shorter than the piece.
- Overlock the front edge of the lower FRONT PANEL, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Attach the upper FRONT PANEL to the lower FRONT PANEL. Stitch the side edges, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL and overlock. Overlock the SEAM ALLOWANCE for attaching the upper FRONT PANEL to the lower, including the remaining upper edge of the lower FRONT PANEL and the upper edge of the BACK PANEL.
- Press the upper edge SEAM ALLOWANCE to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Overlock the lower edge of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Cut the decorative cord into 4 pieces and sew to the front edge of the FRONT PANEL.
