Alice & Co Patterns Iris Waist Slip (free)

The Iris Waist Slip is a free sewing pattern from Alice & Co Patterns. The Iris Waist Slip was initially designed to go under the Adele Apron Dress, 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.

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.