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MIDI SLIP DRESS
$18.00
- Sizes XS–XL
- Intermediate
- A0, US Letter and A4 Print Files
- Construction Workflow Included
- Instant PDF Download
Description
Cut entirely on the bias, with three godets opening the skirt and external design seams tracing the body.
Pattern specification
- Size range
- XS–XL
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Recommended fabric
- Bias-friendly woven with good drape: silk charmeuse, satin, crepe or a fine rayon
- Colours shown
- Oatmeal, ivory
- Yardage
- 3 1/4 yd at 45 in or 3 yd at 60 in. The bias layout needs about 40% more than straight grain
- Notions required
- None
- Stretch required
- None. Drape does the work, not stretch
- Seam allowance
- 1 cm throughout
- Format
- PDF. Print at home or copy shop
Size chart
| Size | Fits bust | Fits waist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 31.5 / 80 | 27.5 / 70 | 41.75 / 106 |
| S | 33.5 / 85 | 29.5 / 75 | 42 / 107 |
| M | 35.5 / 90 | 31.5 / 80 | 42.5 / 108 |
| L | 37.5 / 95 | 33.5 / 85 | 43 / 109 |
| XL | 39.5 / 100 | 35.5 / 90 | 43.25 / 110 |
Bust and waist are BODY measurements. The finished dress carries about 2 in of ease over these. Length is the finished garment. Inches / centimetres.
Before you cut
Before you cut. 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.
Key details
- Cut entirely on the bias
- Three godets for midi sweep
- External design seams
- Deep scoop front neckline
- Bias-bound neck and armholes
Pattern pieces
- Front (cut on bias)
- Back (cut on bias)
- Back godet
- Right side godet
- Left side godet
- Neckline binding (bias)
- Armhole binding (bias)
In the download
- A0 copy-shop file, 4p
- US Letter / A4 print file, 72p
- Construction workflow, 9p
Licensed for personal use only. Files may not be resold, redistributed, shared or used for commercial production without written permission from Kissing Parasites.