PDF SEWING PATTERN | 226 Princess Slip | Folkwear

PDF Sewing Pattern | 226 Princess Slip | Folkwear

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Women's 6–20
Language: English Only

The 226 Princess Slip sewing pattern by Folkwear recreates an elegant undergarment style dating to around 1910, when skirts began to narrow and undergarments became less voluminous. With its graceful princess seams and beautifully detailed neckline, the design can be worn as a traditional slip or transformed into an elegant summer dress.

Classic princess seams create a smooth, flattering silhouette, while the neckline is finished with wide crocheted lace threaded with a narrow ribbon drawstring. The lace-trimmed armholes are finished with bias binding for a delicate period-inspired finish.

The back can be finished with a traditional concealed buttoned placket or with a zipper for a simpler modern closure.

View A is the shorter, modern version and can be worn as a classic slip beneath sheer garments or as an easy summer shift dress.

View B is the traditional floor-length version featuring a wide, lightly gathered bottom ruffle. The ruffle is designed to peek below the hem of a coordinating period gown and pairs beautifully with Folkwear's 227 Edwardian Gown.

Pattern Features

• 1910-inspired princess slip or dress
• Two lengths included
• Classic princess-seam construction
• Smooth, flattering silhouette
• Wide lace-trimmed neckline
• Narrow ribbon drawstring at neckline
• Lace-trimmed armholes
• Bias-bound armhole finish
• Traditional concealed buttoned back placket
• Optional zipper back closure
• View A: Short slip or summer shift dress
• View B: Traditional floor-length slip with gathered bottom ruffle
• Women's sizes 6–20

Recommended Fabrics

• Cotton
  
• Challis
• Eyelet
• Cotton Broadcloth
• Challis
• Linen
• Silk

Light to medium-weight woven fabrics are recommended. Original Princess Slips were traditionally made from fine cotton broadcloth.

Notions

Both Views:

• Thread
• Single-Fold Bias Tape: 1 package of 1/2" / 13 mm
• Buttons: 6 × 3/8" / 1 cm diameter, or one 18" / 46 cm zipper
• Hooks & Eyes: 2 pairs
• Neckline Lace: 1 7/8 yds / 1.26 m of 1 1/2"–2" / 3.8–5 cm wide crocheted-type lace edging through which narrow ribbon can be threaded
• Ribbon: 2 3/4 yds / 2.52 m of 1/8" / 3 mm wide satin ribbon for drawstring
• Armhole Lace: 1 1/4 yds / 1.14 m of 1 1/2" / 6 mm to 1/2" / 13 mm wide lace edging

View B Also:

• Ruffle Lace: 1 3/4 yds / 1.6 m of 3/4" / 2 cm wide lace edging or insertion

Size Chart

Size 6: Bust 30 1/2" / 78 cm | Waist 23" / 58 cm | Hip 32 1/2" / 83 cm | Back Waist Length 15 1/2" / 39.5 cm

Size 8: Bust 31 1/2" / 80 cm | Waist 24" / 61 cm | Hip 33 1/2" / 86 cm | Back Waist Length 15 3/4" / 40 cm

Size 10: Bust 32 1/2" / 83 cm | Waist 25" / 64 cm | Hip 34 1/2" / 88 cm | Back Waist Length 16" / 40.5 cm

Size 12: Bust 34" / 87 cm | Waist 26 1/2" / 67 cm | Hip 36" / 92 cm | Back Waist Length 16 1/4" / 41.5 cm

Size 14: Bust 36" / 92 cm | Waist 28" / 71 cm | Hip 38" / 97 cm | Back Waist Length 16 1/2" / 42 cm

Size 16: Bust 38" / 97 cm | Waist 30" / 76 cm | Hip 40" / 102 cm | Back Waist Length 16 3/4" / 42.5 cm

Size 18: Bust 40" / 102 cm | Waist 32" / 81 cm | Hip 42" / 107 cm | Back Waist Length 17" / 43 cm

Size 20: Bust 42" / 107 cm | Waist 34" / 86 cm | Hip 44" / 112 cm | Back Waist Length 17 1/4" / 44 cm

Fabric Requirements

Yardages are given for fabrics without nap, pile or one-way designs.

View A – Short Slip / Dress

45" / 115 cm Fabric:
Sizes 6–12: 2 3/8 yds / 2.18 m | Sizes 14–20: 2 1/2 yds / 2.29 m

60" / 150 cm Fabric:
Sizes 6–8: 1 3/4 yds / 1.6 m | Sizes 10–12: 2 yds / 1.83 m | Sizes 14–16: 2 1/8 yds / 1.95 m | Sizes 18–20: 2 1/4 yds / 2.05 m

View B – Floor-Length Slip

45" / 115 cm Fabric:
Sizes 6–8: 4 1/8 yds / 3.77 m | Sizes 10–12: 4 1/4 yds / 3.89 m | Sizes 14–20: 4 3/8 yds / 4.01 m

60" / 150 cm Fabric:
Sizes 6–20: 3 1/8 yds / 2.86 m

Finished Garment Measurements

View A – Finished Back Length from Nape of Neck:
Size 6: 42" / 107 cm | Size 8: 42 1/4" / 107.5 cm | Size 10: 42 1/2" / 108 cm | Size 12: 42 3/4" / 108.5 cm | Size 14: 43" / 109 cm | Size 16: 43 1/4" / 109.5 cm | Size 18: 43 1/2" / 110 cm | Size 20: 43 3/4" / 110.5 cm

View A – Finished Width at Hem:
Size 6: 52 3/4" / 124 cm | Size 8: 53 3/4" / 126.5 cm | Size 10: 54 3/4" / 129 cm | Size 12: 56 1/4" / 133 cm | Size 14: 58 1/4" / 138 cm | Size 16: 60 1/4" / 143 cm | Size 18: 62 1/4" / 158 cm | Size 20: 64 1/4" / 163 cm

View B – Finished Back Length from Nape of Neck:
Size 6: 57" / 145 cm | Size 8: 57 1/4" / 145.5 cm | Size 10: 57 1/2" / 146 cm | Size 12: 57 3/4" / 146 cm | Size 14: 58" / 147.5 cm | Size 16: 58 1/4" / 148 cm | Size 18: 58 1/2" / 148.5 cm | Size 20: 58 3/4" / 149 cm

View B – Finished Width at Hem:
Size 6: 59 1/4" / 150.5 cm | Size 8: 60 1/4" / 153 cm | Size 10: 61 1/4" / 154.5 cm | Size 12: 62 3/4" / 158 cm | Size 14: 64 3/4" / 158 cm | Size 16: 66 3/4" / 168 cm | Size 18: 68 3/4" / 175 cm | Size 20: 70 3/4" / 180 cm

PDF Pattern Includes

• Complete cutting and sewing instructions
• Women's sizes 6–20
• View A short slip / summer dress
• View B traditional floor-length slip with gathered ruffle
• Traditional buttoned back and optional zipper closure instructions
• 36" Copyshop File: 1 page
• A0 Copyshop File: 2 pages
• A4 & Lettre US Print-at-Home File: 38 pages