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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 3 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Petersham Ribbon, Invisible Zip
Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
Construction steps: 1. Stay-stitch waist / 2. Sew waist darts / 3. Install invisible zipper...
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

Waistband: Petersham ribbon (1.5″) / Structured band (1.5″ + interfacing) / Elastic casing (1″)
Elastic width: ¾″ (1½″ finished casing → 3″ cut) / 1″ (1¾″ finished casing → 3½″ cut) / 1½″ (2¼″ finished casing → 4½″ cut)
Closure: Invisible zip at CB / Pullover (elastic only)
Waist darts: 2 per panel (standard) / 1 per panel (smaller intake)
Hem: Straight / Hand-rolled (fine fabrics) / Horsehair braid (slight flare)
Lining: Yes, full lining / No
Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″

Drafted from 3 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
Skirt length	Drafted directly from your skirtLength measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Silk charmeuse
Crepe (woven)
Satin (poly or silk)
Tencel / lyocell
Viscose / rayon

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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.

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