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Title: Looking for a pattern
Post by: sewmuchmore on May 17, 2020, 09:38:14 AM

I have a couple of summer dresses that really needed lining but decided to make a slip so that I can wear it with a number of light weight dresses.
I am looking for a pattern that has bust support (cups) and ideally one for cotton fabric. I have tried a couple of free downloads but cannot seem to get the fit right.
Any suggestions on suitable patterns would be gratefully received.

Title: Re: Looking for a pattern
Post by: So Chic on May 17, 2020, 12:39:32 PM

KwikSew usually seem to have a few lingerie patterns but I’m sure someone will have a better suggestion.

Title: Re: Looking for a pattern
Post by: Efemera on May 17, 2020, 12:42:57 PM

What about making a bra slip... just make a cotton bra and add the slip bit.

Title: Re: Looking for a pattern
Post by: Acorn on May 17, 2020, 12:52:55 PM

Or buy a cotton bra and add the slip bit!! 

Title: Re: Looking for a pattern
Post by: jintie on May 17, 2020, 13:22:40 PM

There is a quite old Threads article explaining how to make a petticoat (slip) by starting with a bra.

Use silky fabric and  cut (on the bias) a four gore A line skirt (centred on front and back).

Attach this under the bra.

On the bias makes it drape nicely.

Title: Re: Looking for a pattern
Post by: sewmuchmore on May 17, 2020, 17:01:43 PM

I have seen a kwik fit 3554 and a Butterick 6031 and Vogue 9015 that may fit the bill. I don't do bras so my thinking was I could line the cups with powermesh for the bit of support I need and for modesty purposes.