Elbe Textiles Sewing Pattern - Gibbons Slip Dress (B Cup)
About the Gibbons Dress
This bias-cut slip dress comes with multiple neckline, back and length options that can be mixed and matched to create your own style.
View A has a a deep V front, with a gathered bust, V cut back and finishes at the calf.
View B is a mini dress with a subtly shaped V neck with a gathered bust. Buttons and button loops at the centre front neckline give more coverage. The back features
optional darts for extra shaping.
The pattern cut on the bias allows the dress to gently mold to the body.
It’s recommended to make a toile first in an inexpensive fabric to work out any fitting alterations you may need, before cutting into your chosen fabric.
The Fabric
Cupro, sand washed silk, rayon, Tencel, silk satin, silk charmeuse, silk crepe, linen viscose, washed linen
Please ensure your fabric is washed and pressed before cutting out your pattern pieces.
The Notions
- Thread
- 4 buttons - 8mm to 10mm in size (View B)
- Pattern paper/tissue for tracing your full pattern pieces out.
- Hand sewing needle
Sizing
See Images for measurements.
Sizes Available: A to N (B Cup Option)
Level of Difficulty
This sewing pattern is suitable for intermediate sewers and above.