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Sew magazine are currently offering a free download of my Vintage Slip pattern from The Vintage Pattern Selector; you can find it here. It’d be great to see the results if anyone makes it up…
Free Pattern Download in Association with Sew Magazine
14 Sunday Jul 2013
Posted in fashion, pattern cutting
Do I need instructions?
Hi Pat, instructions and explanatory diagrams are included in the magazine although the construction method is relatively simple:
1. Sew darts, trim the dart excess down to 1/2in/1cm.
2. Sew each bust cup to it’s respective front skirt panel
3. Sew these front panels to each other along the C.F. seam.
4. Sew one back yoke section to one back skirt panel, repeat for other side.
5. Sew back joined sections together long C.B. seam.
6. Sew side seams.
7. Finish the upper edge with lace or binding and attach strap.
Thanks for providing the link to the pattern, and giving basic instructions. I am not sure how long it will take me to get it done, but I will let you know when I do sew it.
Hi Francine, You are more than welcome and it’d be great to see your finished garment 🙂
can you add measurements to small/medium/large/extra large ?
Hi Erica, Hope these help:
Sizes S M L XL
Bust 81.6 86.6 91.6 96.6
Waist 17cm below top edge 68 73 78 83
Hip 38cm below top edge 92.6 97.6 102.6 107.6
Hem on seam 145.8 150.8 155.8 160.8
Strap length 38.8 40 41.2 42.4
CB length 85.1 85.1 85.1 85.1
Thanks a million for your quick reply !!!! This will be a spring project as I am currently starting my winter “collection” …
I love the pattern but would you happen to have one in a girls size 12?
Hi Charlene, no, sorry I don’t.
This is probably a silly question, but what are the dotted lines for? Are those the 5/8 seam allowance? I’m assuming the the outside solid lines are the cutting lines?
Hi Carrie. Yes: the dotted lines are to indicate the seam allowance -or sew line, whilst the solid line is the cut line. Happy sewing 🙂
I am correct in assuming there is no zipper? Is it large enough to pull on or should I cut on the bias?
Hi Meg,
No zipper, cut the pattern on the straight grain and your garment should fit fine.
Best regards,
Jo
hi could u please send me the link to this pattern
Hi Vikki,
apologies for the late reply. The paterrn can be found here:
Has anyone actually made this garment? Notice that D1 is wrong piece, same as C1? Also, looking at pattern, bust darts very pointy (although many vintage bust darts were a bit pointy…)
Hi Chris,
I have had a look at the pattern to understand your C1/D1 observations, it does appear that D1 is either not laying in correct rotation, or indeed, is a repeat of C1. Knowing the method by which my patterns where translated into a multi-page pdf I am very surprised that the publisher could have managed to make such a mistake: very odd! I will try printing out the pattern when I can find the time and report back.
In the meantime it will be quite possible to extend the side seam and hem until they meet using the trustworthy pieces as a guide. The bust dart apex is situated well below the bust point so this section of the garment won’t be quite as pointy as you are expecting. Let me know how you get on if you decide to make it up!
Happy Sewing.
xxx
Cheers for your reply… I am going to make it up in a toile just to see how it goes, and if necessary (and if worth it – some patterns aren’t let’s be honest) make any slight adjustments. I really should not be so lazy and make up my own pattern – finding a basic slip pattern online (or off!) has been difficult for some reason – unless a part of another dress pattern. Maybe I’m not looking hard enough… (Basic bias-cut slips I should be able to do though!)
Thanks again.
You’re welcome Chris!
Hope you find the pattern suitable: I always make up a toile of a pattern for the first time, generally I need to make some sort of alteration as my body just isn’t ‘standard’ and I’m risk averse when it comes to wasting fabric! xxx
What printer settings should I use? What paper size? US letter size is different from A4. Should I set printer to 100% scale or actual size or what?
Thanks, so excited to try this!
Hi Jin, as long as you print in actual size it shouldn’t matter which paper size you use. Happy Sewing. X
hi! it seems as tho this all happened a while ago but if you could tell me what fabric is best for this dress thatd be great! thanks
Hi Maia,
Apologies if this is a duplicate reply: I typed my answer but it seems to have disappeared after pressing send.
The garment is designed to be an underslip so any lightweight fabric will work, preferably something with some slip so that your over layers won’t grip to it. A habitai (lightweight silk) would be lovely but a synthetic alternative would also be grand: just watch for static! Alternatively you could use a light weight cotton such as lawn. Good luck and let me know how you get on!