Lace Maxi Slip Dress with High Side Slits
Introducing a graceful maxi slip dress pattern, featuring a flattering V-neckline, delicate lace inserts, alluring high side slits, and elegant strap ring details.
When To Wear
This elegant slip dress is perfect for creating a mood of romance and luxury, making it ideal for:
- Romantic Evenings: Perfect for intimate moments and special occasions at home.
- Luxurious Loungewear: Elevate your at-home style with a touch of elegance and comfort.
- Boudoir & Photo Shoots: A beautiful and ethereal choice for capturing special memories.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A flowing, maxi-length silhouette that drapes elegantly, featuring dramatic high side slits for movement and allure.
Neckline: A flattering deep V-neckline at the front.
Straps: Delicate spaghetti straps are enhanced with decorative O-rings at the front, offering adjustable comfort.
Waist: An elevated empire waistline is defined by a broad, intricate lace insert across the bust, continuing to the back.
Back: The upper back features a straight band (likely elasticated for fit) with a matching V-shaped lace insert below, completing the elegant back detail.
Length: Maxi length, falling gracefully to the ankles.
Hem: A simple straight hem is dramatically elevated by very high side slits, extending up the thigh for a sensual touch.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires careful handling of delicate fabrics, precise lace application, and neat construction of straps and decorative elements.
Fabric Recommendations
For a luxurious and flowing drape, choose lightweight and delicate fabrics, paired with elastic lace for the inserts:
Additional Supplies
- Decorative O-rings (approx. 2.5 cm diameter)
- Decorative elastic tape
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- BACK PANEL lower part – 1 QTY
- FRONT PANEL upper part - 2 QTY
- FRONT PANEL lower part - 1 QTY
- From elastic lace:
- BACK PANEL insert – 1 QTY
- FRONT PANEL insert - 1 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the lower BACK PANEL to the insert, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the insert and overlock. Overlock the upper edge of the BACK PANEL insert.
- Overlock the upper, side, and front edges of the upper FRONT PANEL. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES of the side and front edges to the wrong side and topstitch. Fold the upper SEAM ALLOWANCE to the wrong side, insert a decorative ring, and topstitch.
- Stitch with loosely tensioned stitches along the lower edge of the upper FRONT PANEL and gather. Stitch the upper FRONT PANEL to the FRONT PANEL insert between the NOTCHES, press SEAM ALLOWANCES downwards and overlock.
- Stitch the lower FRONT PANEL to the insert, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the insert and overlock.
- Overlock the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the side edges. Stitch the side edges from the top to the mark. Press the SEAM ALLOWANCES open, pressing the slit. Topstitch the slit 0.1 cm from the edge.
- Press the upper edge SEAM ALLOWANCE to the wrong side, place decorative elastic TRIM STRIP underneath, and topstitch with a zigzag stitch.
- Overlock the lower edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Cut two straps of the desired length and 5 cm width. Fold the strap in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long side. Turn the strap right side out and press. Overlock the open short edges. Thread one end of the strap through the ring and topstitch to the strap with a zigzag stitch. Adjust the straps to the desired length and sew to the center of the upper edge of the BACK PANEL.
