The Iris Waist Slip is a free sewing pattern from Alice & Co Patterns. The Iris Waist Slip was initially designed to go under the , and was inspired by Alice’s mother, Iris. Herself a keen dressmaker, Iris was always a devout advocate for wearing slips under your garments, a habit Alice snootily dismissed in her teenage years, but has since come round to. Now she finds herself promoting the merits of wearing one – smooth lines, decency, keeping your clothes fresh – to her own daughter Lilia, who now also regularly finds herself telling her friends ‘looks great but you want a slip under that...’
The Iris Waist Slip has a myriad of benefits including – smoothing the line, protecting your modesty, preventing saggy bottoms, adding warmth when it's cool and feeling cool when it’s warm.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is
Suggested fabrics: A fine slinky jersey knit fabric. Knit lining – often called ‘tricot’ lining is perfect.
Fabric requirements: 140 cm (55"") wide fabric: 60 cm (24"").
Sizing: UK 6 - 22. Please check the size chart. This pattern is drafted for a height of approx. 165-170 cm (5'5""-5'6"").
Notions: Elastic: EITHER 1.5 cm wide elastic to insert at the waist OR a fancy lace elastic to sew on top as a waistband. You will need your waist measurement + a couple of cm. Optional: Additional fancy lace elastic to finish the hem – you will need the measurement around the hem + a couple of cm overlap.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (12 pages for sizes 6-16, 12 pages for sizes 16-22); US letter print-at-home pattern (12 pages for sizes 6-16, 12 pages for sizes 16-22); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet for sizes 6-16, 1 sheet for sizes 16-22). Note: You must print this pattern in colour.
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