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Slip Skirt (W)
A bias-cut slip skirt drafted to your waist and hip measurements. The bias grain creates a fluid drape that skims the body, and the elastic waist makes construction simple.
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Drafted from 4 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.
The slip as outerwear was a 1990s subversion. Lingerie styling worn as fashion rather than underneath everything. Bias-cut garments drape differently: they skim the body on the straight grain and flare gently on the cross grain. Custom-drafted to your hip measurement, the bias falls correctly rather than pulling or twisting to one side.
Default Style
This pattern starts with settings that match the garment shown here. You can change them before generating the preview.
- Waistband
- Petersham ribbon (1½″)
- Elastic width
- 1″ (1¾″ finished casing → 3½″ cut)
- Closure
- Invisible zip at CB
- Waist darts
- 2 per panel (standard)
- Hem
- Straight
What You Get
- Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Petersham Ribbon, Invisible Zip
- Included downloads: Tiled PDF, instructions PDF, A0, ARCH D, ANSI D, projector PDF, and projector SVG files.
- Construction steps: 1. Check the waist and hip fit / 2. Stay-stitch waist / 3. Sew waist darts...
- Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
- Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric
Customizable Options
Drafted from 4 of your measurements
Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.
| What we draft | Source |
|---|---|
| Waist circumference | Drafted directly from your waist measurement |
| Hip circumference | Drafted directly from your hip measurement |
| Seat depth | Drafted directly from your seatDepth measurement |
| Skirt length | Drafted directly from your skirtLength measurement |
Fabric Recommendations
- Silk charmeuse
- Crepe (woven)
- Satin (poly or silk)
- Tencel / lyocell
- Viscose / rayon
How This Pattern Was Developed
Automated checks cover drafting inputs, geometry, seam interfaces, print output, and grading cases. Physical sewing is tracked separately.
- Draft version
- v5
- Drafting review
- Drafting verified
- Physical sewing
- Not recorded yet
- Latest recorded update
- No public change note yet
- Published maker proof
- None published yet
Automated drafting and output checks are recorded above. Physical samples and external tester evidence are published only after completion and consent. Sew a test garment before cutting final fabric.
How development and testing works Measurement guide Tester program status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fabric creates the best drape for a slip skirt?
Satin, crepe, silk charmeuse, or rayon all drape beautifully on the bias. Avoid stiff fabrics - the bias cut needs a fabric that flows.
How much extra fabric does bias cutting require?
Bias-cut garments use more fabric than straight-grain. The materials list in your pattern PDF calculates the exact yardage needed for your measurements.
What measurements does this pattern use?
It drafts from Waist circumference, Hip circumference, Seat depth, and Skirt length. The pattern is generated from your body measurements instead of a fixed size chart.
Can I change the default style?
Yes. This page starts with Waistband: Petersham ribbon (1½″); Elastic width: 1″ (1¾″ finished casing → 3½″ cut); Closure: Invisible zip at CB. You can change the available options before generating the preview.
Can I preview before downloading?
Yes. Enter your measurements, customize the pattern, and preview the draft. Sign in to download for free.
