{"title":"Dresses","description":"\u003cp\u003eDress patterns cut for drape rather than structure. There is no bodice block here and no darted foundation to fit before you start. The pieces are cut on the bias so the cloth does the shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/midi-slip-dress-sewing-pattern\"\u003eMidi Slip Dress\u003c\/a\u003e is cut entirely on the bias, with three godets opening the skirt, external design seams tracing the body, and a plunge front neckline. It runs XS to XL and is marked intermediate, because bias needs a lighter hand than straight grain does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBias cutting needs a woven with real drape, such as silk charmeuse, satin, crepe or a fine rayon, and about 40 per cent more yardage than a straight grain layout. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/choosing-fabric\"\u003eChoosing fabric\u003c\/a\u003e covers the specifics, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/seam-allowance-and-finishing\"\u003eseam allowance and finishing\u003c\/a\u003e explains how to handle bias seams and why the hem needs to hang overnight before you level it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSizing here is tighter than the knitwear, so read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-your-size\"\u003efind your size\u003c\/a\u003e before cutting. Everything else is in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pattern-sheets\"\u003efull catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"midi-slip-dress-sewing-pattern","title":"Midi Slip Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eCut entirely on the bias, with three godets opening the skirt and external design seams tracing the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePattern specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSize range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eXS–XL\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSkill level\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended fabric\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBias-friendly woven with good drape — silk charmeuse, satin, crepe or a fine rayon\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eColours shown\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOatmeal, ivory\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eYardage\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e3 1\/4 yd at 45 in or 3 yd at 60 in — the bias layout needs about 40% more than straight grain\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNotions required\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNone\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStretch required\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNone — drape does the work, not stretch\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSeam allowance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1 cm throughout\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFormat\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePDF — print at home or copy shop\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tablewrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits bust\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits waist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eXS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.5 \/ 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.5 \/ 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.75 \/ 106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.5 \/ 85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.5 \/ 75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 \/ 107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.5 \/ 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.5 \/ 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.5 \/ 108\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.5 \/ 95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.5 \/ 85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 \/ 109\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eXL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.5 \/ 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.5 \/ 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.25 \/ 110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBust and waist are BODY measurements — the finished dress carries about 2 in of ease over these. Length is the finished garment. Inches \/ centimetres.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore you cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every main piece is cut on the BIAS, including the bindings. Lay the grainline at a true 45 degrees, cut single-layer, and let the pieces hang 24 hours before hemming so the bias can drop.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut entirely on the bias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree godets for midi sweep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal design seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlunge front neckline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBias-bound neck and armholes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePattern pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront (cut on bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack (cut on bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack godet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight side godet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft side godet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeckline binding (bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmhole binding (bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the download\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA0 copy-shop file — 4p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS Letter \/ A4 print file — 72p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction workflow — 9p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a digital pattern. Nothing ships — your download link is emailed the moment payment clears, and stays in your order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLicensed for personal use only. Files may not be resold, redistributed, shared or used for commercial production without written permission from Kissing Parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kissing Parasites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53778150785387,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/9402\/9931\/files\/01-midi-slip-dress_d6b7bf1e-5f80-49ac-a4cb-8d7879ef7d17.jpg?v=1787880227"}],"url":"https:\/\/kissingparasites.com\/collections\/dresses.oembed","provider":"Kissing Parasites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}