Halter Chemise with Multi-Strap V-Back
Our pattern for a chic halter chemise features a sleek, straight neckline and a distinctive multi-strap V-back for an elegant and contemporary silhouette.
When To Wear
This elegant chemise is versatile, perfect for:
- Luxury Loungewear: Ideal for relaxing at home in comfort and style.
- Intimate Apparel: A sophisticated choice for sleepwear or layering under sheer garments.
- Summer & Resort Dressing: Wear as a light, airy dress for warm weather occasions.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed, gently A-line chemise silhouette that drapes elegantly from the bust.
Neckline: Features a clean, straight-across halter neckline.
Back: A striking V-shaped back detail with multiple delicate, intersecting straps.
Length: Mini-length, designed to fall above the knee.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design.
Hem: Finished with a simple, straight hemline.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in sewing with delicate fabrics, precise dart placement, handling facings, and constructing narrow bias-cut straps.
Fabric Recommendations
Select fluid, draping fabrics that allow for a graceful flow:
- Silk fabrics from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- BACK PANEL – 1 QTY
- FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY
- BACK FACING – 1 QTY
- FRONT FACING – 1 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Mark and stitch the bust darts on the FRONT PANEL. Press darts upwards.
- Stitch the side seams. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL and serge.
- Stitch the side seams of the FACINGS, press SEAM ALLOWANCES open and serge. Serge the bottom edge of the FACING.
- Cut four BIAS BINDING strips from the main fabric, 3 cm wide and approximately 70 cm long. Fold them in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long edge 0.5 cm from the edge. Turn the straps right side out and straighten.
- Put on the garment and adjust the length and position of the straps according to the sketch.
- Place the FACING and the garment right sides together and stitch the upper edge, inserting the straps. Clip the SEAM ALLOWANCES at curves and corners, turn the FACING right side out, straighten, and press. Topstitch the FACING to the garment 0.5 – 0.7 cm from the serged edge.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
