PATTERN AND INSTRUCTIONS: The Sweetheart Slip
I'm thrilled to bring you a half slip pattern that will become a staple in your lingerie wardrobe! Vintage dresses were hardly ever lined because women owned lovely silk slips, which would save time, money, and fabric (instead of spending the time and fabric budget to line every skirt and dress they made). Slips also deserve a place in the conversation about sustainable sewing: They are a beautiful eco-friendly alternative to buying lining fabric for every project you sew. (For dresses like the Stanwyck Dress, I like to line the bodice only and then wear a slip instead of lining the skirt.)
When designing this slip, I looked not only to vintage lingerie but to designers like Carine Gilson who make the most luxurious French lingerie (ever wonder why a slip would cost $800? Watch this video! Not only is it inspiring, but it gives you a sense of the tradition and skill involved in high-end lingerie.) I designed the silhouette of the Sweetheart Slip to work under your slimmest pencil skirts, but the bias allows it to stretch for comfort. The lace trim is a gorgeous accent.
The other thing that excites me about this project is that it will teach you all sorts of lingerie sewing skills: cutting on the bias, a picot elastic waistband, sewing Chantilly lace trim, cutting slippery fabrics like silk charmeuse, and sewing beautiful French seams.
I hope you love sewing this project! Download the instructions and pattern files at the bottom of this post (note the separate files for A0 and tiled home printing; see the instructions file for more information) and make sure to watch the video in my separate post. Use the hashtag #sweetheartslip when sharing your makes. And don't forget to watch the video in my separate post!
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (41)
I would also like to put in a vote for expanding the size range of these older patterns. Please!!!
Any update on when we might get these in the 18-34 size range please?
Any suggestions for sizing this up? I'm a few sizes larger than this and I can't seem to find a pattern in my size...
Have you considered expanding the size range? This is such a great basic!!
Ah I got so excited and then I realized I'm a size 28 *facepalm* lovely patterns, so much creativity here! :)
I love it, I hope to see more lingerie in the future!
Thank you ! and you are so stinking adorable!
Aaah. So it‘s that the skirt don‘t crawl up. I don‘t have the problem in winter but in summer 😅
I will definitely sew one or two (because i don‘t want to sew every lining 😅) ... but ... what is the lining for? Why is the lining (or the sweetheart slip) is necessary? Why isn‘t it enough to sew just the skirt?
I am struggling with static cling at work this winter since the air is so dry. My skirts are clinging to my tights, driving me crazy! I thought I was the only one bothered by it, then a coworker pointed out my dress was clinging and suggested some fixes. Sweet of her, but honestly, I wish someone had told me about slips. My mom got them for me when I was a kid but didn’t explain what they were for. FINALLY realized the point this year, 30 winters into my life.... if you live in a climate with dry winters, worth the investment.
Thank You I have been wanting a nice slip pattern.
Has anyone else purchased lace from the suggested Etsy shop? If so, did you receive yours yet? I purchased mine on November 1 and still have not received. I've reached out to the seller with no response. I also can't tell from the tracking where is shipped from, where it currently is, and when to expect it. I'm dying to make this!
I did! I purchased mine at the start of December and no sign of it yet. I hope yours has arrived by now? Mine apparently left Latvia on 6th December and the tracking hasn't updated since then. I've got my satin ready and waiting 😬
Ah, that video! I saw that exhibit at the V&A on my honeymoon <3 Cannot wait to make this half slip!
I remember as a kid being annoyed when my mom would make we wear half slips. Now, I'm super eager to sew my own!!
Fab! This works great toward my 2021 goal of finally tackling sewing all my underthings. Thank you, excited to sew this!
ME TOO!!!
I love this. I have been wanting a slip pattern. I will have to be quick wih my local fabric shop. They will be closed from Thursday due to the UK lockdown! Essential supply shops will stay open. I consider fabric shops essential but the powers that be do not!
If you look out for a rayon or viscous lining fabric, that would work well and isn’t as expensive as silk, but still a natural fibre so great to have next to skin, breathable and no static! I used it for my Harlow pjs and it’s dreamy 😀
I'm looking at fabrics, what is a mid range price that feels great, drapes nicely, and that won't break the bank but still produce a beautiful garmet? It seems the prices are all over. Thanks!
There’s a list of suggested fabrics in the instructions! If silk charmeuse or crepe is out of your budget, then you could look for synthetic charmeuse or crepe.
These are some really excellent techniques to learn you do such an awesome job teaching! Thanks
Sooo gorgeous! Love it! ❤️❤️❤️
Love this 😍 Thank you Gertie for teaching us these sophisticated sewing techniques 🌺 This slip is one more layer of glamour ✨🍸
Were all of these Merry Widows from WKD?
I was wondering that, too!
Oh I cannot wait to make a few! I have been needing some slips but haven't had the chance to make some, this has given me motivation!
When searching for fabric - what is the best to search for, in terms of names of fabrics, that isn’t going to just bring up the cheap 2.99 satins? Is something like a crepe de chine going to work? I found silk charmeuse but that’s definitely out of my budget at the moment! Also thank you, I love it, I think slips should make a comeback!
I have been looking for a slip pattern for a long time. The best I could find stopped at a 30" hip. I couldn't find one for my wedding under $300 in my size. Thank you so much for this pattern!
Printed already, cut, and choosing lace!
I am so excited about this pattern and learning some new techniques! Thank you so much for this!
Gorgeous!! Loving it🥰. I have wanted to move into lingerie sewing. So excited!! Thank you Gertie, always so versatile💓
Wow awesome!!! I have a true vintage dress that is not lined and slightly see through so this is perfect. Thank you!
I feel like you read my mind in exactly what I’m needing in my wardrobe!
I was just looking for a slip pattern! What a treat ;)
Yay Thank you
What a beautiful staple piece! 💖💖💖
Beautiful, different colored slips to match my dresses ..Thank you gertie xx
🙌🏻👸🏻 i’ve worn slips and collected vintage ones forever! but this is a super exciting pattern and can’t wait to learn all the things! thanks again, gertie! 💖
I am so excited!!! I've been wanting to make one forever
I am SEW excited!!!!