Slip Sewing Pattern

Slip

Difficulty Level = Beginner 

The elegant Slip is a timeless pattern designed to be worn under see-through garments. It can also be worn as a camisole, depending on the fabric used. The bust is gathered into the front skirt. The raw edges are bound with binding which creates the straps. There are three lengths to choose from: top, tunic or knee.  Combine the Slip with the Lingerie Shorts for a complete lingerie or sleep set. 

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Please read the full instructions before getting started.

Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.

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Size Range

Womens XXS-5XL

Size Chart

This pattern is drafted to the sizes listed below. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size and adjust the pattern to remove the extra width to achieve the intended fit.

Measuring

There are four cup sizes available for the Slip. These are grouped together as A-C, D-G, H-K, L-M. You will need to select your Cup pieces from these sizes. See fitting notes below for further information.

You will need to determine your band size (underbust – yellow line) and cup size (full bust – blue line). We recommend measuring wearing an underwired supportive bra without padding. 

The difference between your underbust and full bust measurement will determine your cup size. Cup sizes range from A – M. Please see the chart below (in INCHES) on how to calculate your cup size.

Finished Measurements (Inches)

The skirt of the Slip is cut on the bias, creating a lovely drape. The cups are gathered into the underbust with the skirt flowing down over the hips.

• Sizing – Sizing varies in different countries and stores, so please measure your model before picking your size. The ready-to-wear size your model normally fits into may be different from our size chart.
  
• Picking your size –
  • Measure full bust and underbust. You will use these measurements to calculate your Cup size (see Measuring information above). Compare your underbust measurement to the finished measurement in the above chart. Select your Cup size from that measurement e.g. M.
  • If you are between underbust sizes, choose your slip size by the bigger underbust measurement. Divide the difference of your underbust measurement by 4. Then grade the Front and Back Skirt side seam at the top edge by that measurement, smoothing down to meet the waist. 
• Under bust adjustments – Busts can differ in shape and size. You may need to adjust the cup pieces for your personal fit. Make a muslin and adjust the pattern pieces as needed. The fit will also differ if you intend to wear a bra with it or not.
• Height adjustments – The pattern is designed for a height of 5 foot 6 inches. If your height is above or below 5 foot 6, you can add or remove length at different locations throughout the top. Follow this free tutorial to make the adjustments to the bodice.
• Muslin – To ensure you get the best fit, sew a muslin. A muslin is a test version of the pattern in an inexpensive fabric. To make a muslin for the Slip:
  • Check the fabric recommendations and use a fabric with the same properties as your final one.
  • Cut out all pieces and label each piece with tailor’s chalk / fabric pen.
  • Baste the pieces together using a ½ inch seam allowance.
  • Try on. If happy with the fit, continue to the final garment.
  • If you feel the fit needs adjusting for your personal shape, turn the muslin inside out and try on again.
  • Adjust the seams with pins until you are happy, then baste.
  • Trim your new seam allowances to ½ inch and pull out the basting stitches.
  • Use these bits of fabric as your pattern pieces instead of the original pattern pieces. Continue to sew your final garment.
  • Make sure to keep your adjusted pattern pieces. It is like having a tailor-made garment, so theyare a valuable addition to your pattern library in case you wish to make more!
• If you get stuck with fitting, see our favorite resources on our Pinterest Sewing Fitting Advice board.

Fabrics – You can use nearly any light or medium weight woven fabric for this slip. However, your fabric choice will be critical in how the garment fits and moves so please choose with the end look in mind. 

This pattern was originally designed to be worn under clothing as a traditional slip. If you would like to create this look, use a light or medium weight woven with a silky feel to it such as satin charmeuse, satin, silk crepe, crepe de chine, and silk. This will give the slip drape but will also allow the clothing worn over the top to lay nicely. 

If you would like more of a camisole than a slip, use fabrics such as linen, cotton, rayon challis, lawn, chambray, cotton voile, double gauze, and viscose. All these fabrics will drape and will be light and floaty looking.

Fabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide (in YARDS)

 Fabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide (in YARDS)

* If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.
** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.

You will also need:

• 1x OPTIONAL Satin bow. You can create a tied bow to attach to the front or add a small satin bow.
• OPTIONAL ½ inch wide double fold bias binding – approximately 3 yards will be sufficient for all sizes
• Thread to match

Tools needed are sewing machine, scissors, tape measure iron, ironing board, and pins or clips. A serger or overlocker is optional but not required. 

Settings

The pattern is a separate download. Choose either the US letter paper, A4 paper, or A0 paper size based on the printer you wish to use. If you are in the US or Canada then your printer will likely use US letter paper. Other regions normally use A4 paper. Some people prefer to print their patterns at a print shop: A0 is best in this case.

Print at 100%.

On the second page, you will find a 1-inch and a 3-inch square test box. Print this page first, on its own, and measure these squares.

Once you are happy that the test box is accurate, print the rest of the pattern pages.

Please follow this video for information and assistance on assembling this pattern.

Also, please note that some Rebecca Page patterns and projects also come with cut files and a printable design page which you can use to plan your project if you wish. These are provided in a separate section below to avoid any confusion!

Cut each of the pieces according to the directions on the pattern piece. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is.

Cutting Charts – All pattern pieces are included, however if you prefer to cut using a cutting chart, the dimensions for the rectangular pieces (in INCHES) are below: 

NOTE – The width of the binding is the cut width. The finished width of the binding once prepared will be ½ inch wide. See the preparation step below on how to make your own binding.

Cutting Checklist:      

• Cups – Fabric cut 2 (1x mirror image pair), Lining cut 2 (1x mirror image pair)
  • NOTE – Select your Cup size as per the fitting notes and measurements above.
• Underbust Facing – Fabric cut 1 on fold
• Front Skirt – Fabric cut 1 on fold 
• Back Skirt – Fabric cut 1 on fold

NOTE – To cut fabric on the bias, lay your fabric out with the wrong side facing up. At one end of your fabric, fold the raw edge at a 45-degree angle so the edge is aligned with selvedge. Align the pattern piece so it is on the fold of the fabric. The grainline marking on the pattern piece must be parallel to either the lengthwise grain and selvedge or the selvedge that has been folded at a 45-degree angle. Cut around the pattern piece on the fold, leaving the fold.   

½ inch seam allowance included (¼ then ¼ for French seams) – Top stitching ⅛ inch – Basting ⅛ inch – Hem ½ inch 

Preparation – 

1. PATTERN MARKINGS – Transfer pattern markings. 
2. OPTIONAL BIAS BINDING – Make bias binding. 
3. STAYSTITCHING – Staystitch the underbust of the Front Skirt and the top edge of the Back Skirt.

Sewing –

1. CUPS – Place Main Cup and Cup Lining right sides together. Stitch. Trim. Understitch seam to Cup Lining. Press. Stitch gathering stitches. Repeat for second Cup piece.
2. UNDERBUST FACING – Mark center of Front Skirt. Pin a Cup to the Front Skirt. Gather Cup to match Underside Facing. Repeat for second Cup. Lay Underside Facing onto Cup Lining, right sides together. Pin. Stitch. Trim seam allowance and clip curves. Turn to right side and check Cups are centered. Press. Flip Cups over and hem Underside Facing. 
3. SIDE SEAMS – Stitch the side seams together using a French seam.
4. BINDING – Mark center of Back Skirt and bias binding. Match right side of binding to wrong side of Back Skirt, matching centers. Stitch. Trim. Press. Fold binding over seam. Stitch entire piece of binding. Press.
5. STRAPS – Fold bottom of straps under ½ inch, pin to back at pattern markings. Stitch.
6. HEM – Hem bottom of the Slip. 

Congratulations, your Slip is done. Enjoy! 

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