VIDEO: Sew the Sweetheart Slip
Ooh la la! This vintage-inspired half-slip is as beautiful as it is practical. It’s perfect for wearing under slim skirts to keep your skirt from catching on stockings and prevent static cling, plus it is a time- and money-saving and eco-friendly alternative to lining all your skirts and dresses. Along with the tutorial video, this project is your entree into high-end lingerie sewing techniques. Learn bias basics, working with silk charmeuse and Chantilly lace, sewing French seams, applying lace trim, and sewing a delicate elastic waistline.
Don't forget to download the pattern and written instructions ($7 tier and above).
I hope you love sewing this slip! Don't forget to use the hashtag #sweetheartslip when sharing your finished projects.
xoxo,
Gertie
Sew the Sweetheart Slip (Gertie's World Patreon Exclusive) (YouTube)
Comments (29)
Gertie, you make this look so easy! I’m waiting for a couple supplies and then going to get started. I’d love to know where you recommend buying thread online?
I don’t see the link for the pattern
I’m having an issue where my lining silk seams are turning even though things are cut properly. Any advice?
Do you want to always cut silk charmeuse perpendicular to the grain line? Or is it just for a pencil skirt shape?
Ordered my supplies today. Travelling now but will be home in 2 weeks. Looking forward to starting this one.
This is so inspiring! I remember wearing half slips as a girl and really appreciate the attitude of wearing one again vs lining a dress or skirt. Super great tutorial, Gertie.
I absolutely love the dress you are wearing in this video - every time you wear it I think how lovely it is. I’ve had a Google to try to find out which pattern/ book it’s from but failed! Could you enlighten me?! Love the slip pattern, any excuse to go all out with silk and I’m there! Thanks for all your wonderful work to provide us with such great projects every month! Such amazing value!
It's the boatneck dress from Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses. :)
I have some lovely slips like this which I can't wear as they're too long for me. I've never been able to decide if it would be best to take the lace off and move it up, or take the elastic off and move it down. After watching this I still can't decide! Hopefully I'll get around to trying one or the other before too long - or maybe just make my own slips from scratch now!
When not working from home, I wear slips under my dresses and skirts. The fit is better. Never made my own, but certainly willing to learn.
I tried a knee lift when I was choosing my new machine but I didn't get on very well with it. I don't sit still when I am sewing and kept knocking the knee lift. I chose a machine which will stop with the needle down and lift the presser foot slightly when I stop if I need to pivot. I can turn this off when I don't need it. I'm looking forward to making my slip. I have even been looking at designs to make my lace on my embroidery machine while I am waiting for the fabric to arrive. Lockdown here in UK will slow it all down I am sure.
I have worn half slips for years. Always had to put up with the simple nylon ones. This will be such a treat to have one in real silk. It will save me in both money and time trying to line everything. Thank you!
I just finished my test run skirt in a satin. It turned out beautiful! The only thing I would do differently is cut my elastic a tiny bit shorter, so it is a little tighter. It's fine, but I would like it a bit smaller. But now I feel confident do make another with a really nice silk fabric!! Thank you!!!
I have been searching the world over for a Tap Pants pattern that will work for me. Please please please consider doing a tap pants/french knickers pattern while you're on a lingerie kick. I would adore you forever, I am begging you. :D My cute butt needs your help!
Ooh yes! I haven't been able to find a nice pattern for French knickers. So, yes please, I'd love a pattern please!
Wonderful! I’m making lingerie with school, so this is a great addition to my skills :)
Yes in France it s couture anglaise , like a lot of things in France are English or American and in Us or Uk there are French ) 🤣 even the French fries are not French at all ;)
That’s so true. I finally learned they were named that because they are fried julienne potatoes. I guess that’s not catchy enough.
i like how these videos have been via youtube lately bc I can screen them on the tv!
Fantastic! I wear a slip every day under all my skirts and they are so difficult to find in nice colours. Very excited about this patterns and tutorial! The turquoise/cafe au lait colour combination is really stunning too.
Ooh, a decent half slip pattern! I have wanted one of these for ages! This has just made my week ❤️
Yay!! Need this. So practical. Thank you!!
Just a little side note. If you really don't like the thread showing, you can use the same color thread as your elastic in the top and the slip color in the bobbin. Then, when you go to flip the elastic to the inside you can change that around and use the same color as your elastic in the bobbin and put your slip color on the top. A little more work, but doable. Beautiful slip/ skirt 😆, love the color!
Carine Gilson is not French but from my country Belgium. Last year there was an exhibition about her in the lace museum in Brussels. https://www.fashionandlacemuseum.brussels/expos/beautiful-lace-carine-gilson
Oh how interesting! I know her factory is based in France and uses classic French materials and techniques, hence my error :)
This is so incredibly useful for my vintage wardrobe, thankyou so much gertie!!
Love this so much
already in love with this new project! So funny the French seam is called English seam in French :)
Really? That's hilarious!