Silk Slip and Ottobre 5/2018
I’m not going to talk about the current state of my slip. Oh, you don’t know what a slip is? It’s an undergarment, not very popular with the young crowd (insert eye roll) but a nice layer under skirts for unlined garments. I’ve recently discovered there are/were pants slips (WHAT??) didn’t know this was a thing and I don’t have a pair nor do I have any in my sewing plans. There are full slips, half slips, knit slips that stretch, silk slips, lace slips, compression slips, and the list goes on.
I personally wear slips when the garment I’m wearing isn’t lined, although I don’t wear them with denim skirts. I line my skirts and dresses most times, but if I’m low on lining fabric and/ or it’s a casual garment, I may not line it. I have a few skirts, and dresses that are not completely opaque and I’m comfortable wearing them with a slip. The slip creates a barrier between my body and the garment. Why is this important? Well, wedgies in dress is no bueno!
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The nylon slip I purchased from J.C. Penny a number of years ago is on it’s last leg. I sew so I figured I could make one out of some nicer fabric. My current slip is nylon and a little snug. I used silk charmeuse I purchased from FabricMart last year and some lace. I subscribe to Ottobre magazine, it’s a Finnish magazine and like my Burda magazine, tracing patterns is new for me. The current edition (5/2018) had a silk half slip pattern (Gilda) so I figured, this is a good starter project. I needed to figure out how to find the pattern on the pages in the magazine (insert eye roll), trace them out, add seam allowance and decipher the instructions. I know I’m being dramatic, but when you are accustomed to paper patterns with lots of instructions working with Ottobre or even Burda magazine patterns can make one a little anxious (are you saying it’s just me? insert triple eye roll).
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This was a super simple pattern, one pattern piece for front and back. The instructions have you lower the front waist slightly and curve the hem of the right side. I curved both hems because, why not? It feel so luxurious on the skin!
So tell me, do you own or wear a slip? If so, how does it look (truthfully)?
11 Comments
k
I always wear a slip for dresses or pants all the time. I wear pant slips under summer dresses and skirts for comfort.
Wearing slip full or half improves the flow of the outfit. I can't count the number of times I see someone wearing a dress or skirt that would look so much better if a slip was worn with it.
Janet
A silk slip sounds perfect! I remember having a pant slip and they were a great way to make cheap rtw trousers so much more comfortable.
MadebyLaQuana
I’m trying to picture pants slips🤔. I’m sure they were popular!
Vanessa
I LOVE this issue! I want to make so many things from it. I did see the slip you made, and I really like how yours turned out. I don't have a slip, but can definitely see the usefulness of one.
MadebyLaQuana
Yes even if for just in case.
mvpierson
Tap pants (slip like garment worn under pants). I remember my grandma wearing them with pants and I was just thinking of making a pair last night. I also make silk slips and you reminded me that I need more. Yours look wonderful. Good luck with the tap pants.
MadebyLaQuana
Please let me know if you make a pants slip!
Unknown
Pretty!
I'll stick to linings and opaque fabrics. 🙂
MadebyLaQuana
You said 1971 right?
Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)
Okay I'm tired of everyone showing this issue and I broke down and ordered one. As for the slip it's really cool and maybe you will make another one. However, you've inspired me to fix the two that I have. They just need new elastic at the waist and I can do that…so it's on the list of things to do. Glad you're happy with your new slip!
MadebyLaQuana
Great idea if you already have some just spruce them up!