The Coral Bell Slip Dress – Free Sewing Pattern

It’s 2022 and we are slipping into something jaw-dropping, especially since Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Check out Mood’s newest pattern: the Coral Bell Slip Dress. It’s chic, easy to make, and the perfect thing to add to your lingerie wardrobe. So pick your favorite lace and create your new amazing slip dress! 

Purchase Materials Used Below:

• 1-2 yards Premium Suzie Off-White Polyester 4-Ply Crepe
• 2-4 yards Carolina Herrera French Vaporous Gray Re-embroidered Chantilly Lace
• 1 set Nickel Metal Slider for 5/16″ Strap – Set of 4
• 1 set White Triangle Bra Cup – Size 06
• 1 yard White Elastic – 0.25″
• MDF286 – The Coral Bell Slip Dress Sewing Pattern (free download below!)

Alternative Recommended Fabrics:

• Lingerie Fabrics & Supplies
• Charmeuse Fabrics
• Crepe Fabrics
• Lace Fabrics

Step 1

Print out the pattern, tape, and then cut. 

Step 2

Mark all your markings on your pattern. 

Step 3

Sew your straps at a ¼’’ seam allowance. Trim seam allowance, flip right side out, press, and then topstitch on the side with the seam.

Step 4

With the right sides together, pin and sew your bra cups. Sew the lining pieces the same way.

Step 5

Using a basting stitch, baste along the bottom of the sheer overlay.

Step 6

With the sheer overlay, gather to fit the outer bra cup and pin. After you have pinned, stitch the overlay in place using a basting stitch, it will make the next steps easier.

Step 7

Place the bra strap in the center of the bra cup at the top.

Step 8

Pin the lining to the and stitch around, leaving the bottom open. Once stitched, trim, and press the seam allowance.

Step 9

Place the bra cup in between the lining and outer fabric.

Note: You can trim the bra cup down if needed.

Step 10

Using a French seam. Pin front and back with wrong sides together and stitch.

Step 11

Pin bra cups matching notches together. Make sure you leave the lining free.

Step 12

Once sewn, fold over the lining and hand stitch.

Step 13

Insert your bra tabs on the straps. If you’ve never created adjustable straps before, check out the Milla Bralette for a more in-depth tutorial! 

Step 14

Fold the back a ½’’ and make a casing for the elastic. Edgestitch down leaving an opening on both sides.

Step 15

Thread elastic through the channel. Place a pin at one end of the back so the elastic doesn’t slip. Once the elastic is through, secure it on the side seams. Stitch the remaining area shut with the machine. 

Step 16

Sew a rolled hem at the bottom of the dress. 

Step 17

French seam the sides of the lace, or do a regular seam.

Step 18

Once the sides are stitched, sew a basting stitch across the top, then gather to fit along the front and the back hems. Then stitch right over your basting stitch with a regular stitch.

Step 19

Now you have an amazing new slip dress!