Create the perfect look with The Vixen Slip Dress Free Sewing Pattern: a meticulous masterpiece that perfectly embodies sustainable luxury. As prom season approaches, it’s time to start planning your show-stopping look that will leave a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.
At the heart of the dress’s allure is the Viscose Fluid Satin, a fabric sourced from renewable materials like wood pulp, offering an elegant feel while minimizing ecological impact. The front cowl neck bestows an aura of timeless glamour, while the back cowl plunges at the back, leaving a lasting impression wherever you go. Adjustable spaghetti straps adorned with delicate metal sliders to ensure a custom fit, allowing you to revel in comfort and confidence with every wear!
From runways to galas, the slip dress has become a staple in recent fashion history. In 1996, the world watched in awe as Princess Diana made a stunning entrance at the Met Gala adorned in a breathtaking slip dress, designed by John Galliano.
Whether crafted from luxurious satin, delicate silk, or ethereal chiffon, the Vixen Slip Dress drapes on the body in a way that is both flattering and feminine. It’s a symphony of sophistication that offers enduring elegance for every occasion. Vibrant hues like fiery red, electric blue, and emerald green will dominate the dance floor, bringing energy and excitement all throughout the night!
Purchase Products Used Below:
- 4 yards of Mood Exclusive Elliana Red Sustainable Viscose Fluid Satin
- 1 each of Nickel Metal Slider for 3/16″ Strap – Set of 4
- 1 each of 394 Dark Pink 100m Gutermann Sew All Thread
- MDF371 – The Vixen Slip Dress sewing pattern (Free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
Tips for Cutting The Vixen Slip Dress and Other Garments on the Bias:
How to Sew The Vixen Slip Dress Free Sewing Pattern:
Step 1
Create the spaghetti straps by folding the strap pattern lengthwise and pinning along the edges. Sew 1/2″ seam allowance, then trim the excess seam allowance. Use a loop turner or a safety pin to turn the straps right side out.
Step 2
Fold the front facing towards the front and place the straps at the top corners of the neckline, between the facing and the main fabric. Sew the armholes with 1/2″ SA, then flip the facing to the wrong side.
Step 3
Trim 5″ from the end of both straps to use as the back loops. Add the metal sliders and fold the small strips in half. Place them below the long straps on both sides and sew 1/2″ SA, between the back facing and the main fabric.
Step 4
Sew the front and the back of the dress together at the side seams 1/2″ SA.
Step 5
To make the straps adjustable, pass the long strap through a metal slider first, under then over. Bring the long strap across the back and pass through the top of the back loop. Bring the end back to the first slider and pass it under the first route again. Sew the end to the side of the strap with the metal slider.
Step 6
Finish the bottom edge with a rolled hem by rolling and tucking the raw edge into a small hem no bigger than 1/4″.
Thank you for reaching the completion of The Vixen Slip Dress! Remember to keep in mind that experimenting with different styles can lead to innovative design solutions. Explore different types of fabrics and textiles to understand their properties, drape, and texture. Feel free to be ambitious with making modifications and sewing different patterns to find and express your unique style!
What colors and fabrics would you like to use for your Vixen Slip Dress Free Sewing Pattern? Let us know in the comments below! #MadeWithMood #MoodVixenPattern
Me with zero need to make this, ‘”But I need this dress”
Yep! And me wondering what it will look like on my 62-year-old bod.
It will look amazing since you can make it fit you perfectly
yep Maria – wondering how imma (very slightly) alter the back cowl for my wedding dress – 64 yrs old 🙂
Hola buen día!! Me encanta tu vestido, es bello, gracias x compartir tu modelo, lo voy hacer para mi xque tengo una fiesta, te mandare foto, no soy costurera, pero me animo hacerlo, gracias saludos desde Argentina
Hola lo voy hacer para mi en color azul. Me facina este vestido, gracias saludos desde Argentina.
Ein super toööer Schnitt.Ich bin hin und weg und werde das Kleid bald nähen-Toll
Thanks for the pattern. Will try it out and let u know the results.
Nice
I am absolutely in love with it! And with no need for such a dress I just want it. Could you also sew this with French seams to be extra fancy or would that mess with the drape?
Yes, you can finish this dress with French seams for a finer result
Beautiful!!!
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In the process of making this!
Is there no zipper needed? Do you recommend adding an invisible one on the side? And what about lining? Thank you!
This dress has a good amount of ease so no zipper is required. To sew with a lining, Sew the dress pattern twice, one in main fabric and one in lining fabric, then join them together by sewing them along the neckline with the straps sandwiched in between.
I am not able to download this pattern
Hello, Please email info@moodfabrics.com for any issues with pattern downloads.
Hi, just wondering how I would go about lining this please?
Sew the dress pattern twice, one in main fabric and one in lining fabric, then join them together by sewing them along the neckline with the straps sandwiched in between.
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I had to make this in the red viscose for my wife. I’m cutting out the pattern now. Tiling the 60 pages of printed pattern was time consuming, but went well.
I think this needs French seams to prevent fraying. Shouldn’t the raw edges of the facings be overlocked? I don’t have an overlock machine but I can bind the raw edges with a zig-zag pattern. My wife thinks that a walking foot will help prevent stretching while sewing the seams. (We’re both hobby sewers.)
Good
I would love to make it with champagne gold silk dress!!! ^_^
I would love to make it with champagne gold silk fabric!!! ^_^
Thanks too much
Would any adjustments be needed to have the straps attach on the same side in back, rather than having them cross? I would imagine the length of the strap might need adjusting but would you move the point of attachment in back? This pattern is gorgeous, hoping to make it for a wedding (guest) with some drapey trim in back.
Hello, I would just recommend to shorten the length of the straps and attach them without crossing.
Thank you so much for the patterns and the responsive support, you guys are the best!
Do you have any advice for how to make this full length?
Hello, if you would like to make this dress longer, you can attach pattern paper to the bottom of the pattern to extend the length.
Am I able to print this pattern on A1 or A0 instead of only A4 size? I am trying to save some time
Hello,
In order to keep our free sewing patterns free, we are exclusively offering an A4-Letter size version that includes all sizes.
We appreciate your request and will keep it in mind for future patterns.
Happy Sewing!
The MoodSewciety Team
Hi there!
Is there any way to order a paper version of this pattern? Taping and tiling 60 pages is a bit intimidating for this newbie 🙂
Hello,
In order to keep our free sewing patterns free, we are exclusively offering an A4-Letter size version that includes all sizes.
We appreciate your request and will keep it in mind for future patterns.
Happy Sewing!
The MoodSewciety Team
how would this print out on regular sheet paper , sorry this is my first time down loading a pattern?
Print only the first page to check accuracy.
The Mood square to the left should measure 2 inches.
Print “actual size” in “portrait” mode (not auto center).
Formatted for both US Letter & A4 paper sizes.
Hello, how would I lower the neckline for a more dramatic effect?
To lower the neckline on a cowl neck dress, mark your desired new depth at the center front, then redraw the neckline curve from this point to blend smoothly with the original neckline. Extend the cowl drape slightly at the center front to maintain the dramatic effect and ensure the fabric still drapes beautifully.
What is a good fabric to do a mockup for this?
Hello, you can use muslin or a lightweight fabric cut on the bias.
Could you make this with wider straps or would that mess with the drape of the cowl?
Hello, you shouldn’t have a problem in making the Vixen Dress with wider straps. A different option can be to keep the straps thin at the ends where they get attached, then making them wider as they progress.
I’m so happy to see patterns
What is the model’s height for this dress (or approximate length)? Looking to adjust the pattern to make it fit for someone 5’3″ and I don’t want the back cowl to fall too low.
The model is 5’11. If you want the back cowl to be a little higher to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions, I recommend sewing the back of the dress higher up on the side seams.
I love the back cowl! I want to do a different neckline though more similar to the Jolie Sweep Dress. Is it possible to use to front of the Jolie dress (not cut on bias) with this back which is cut on bias? Would I need to add a zipper if I did this?
Yes you could totally do this! I actually would recommend cutting the front of the dress on the bias still, but blending the pattern for the neckline of the Jolie dress with the rest of the front pattern for the Vixen dress. I don’t think you would need a zipper.
Do you hem the top of the back of panel?
Hello! You do not have to hem the top of the back panel since it is a cowl drape and it meant to hang freely. If you would like, you are more than welcome to finish the raw edge of fabric hanging on the inside of the back drape. I hope this helps!
Thank you for this pattern!! How wide should the finished straps be? I’m a bit confused by the 1/2 inch seam allowance for the straps, since the strap folded in half prior to sewing, is just over half an inch wide.
Hi Danika! Though the final width of the strap is up to your personal taste, the strap in the sample pattern is 1/4 inch.
When you cut the lining, do you use the same grain direction as the outer layer to make it hang with the outer layer? or is it necessary to cut in the opposite direction?
Hey Maggie, if you decide to add a lining to this dress I could definitely cut the lining on the bias as well. Just make sure you cut the lining so that the hem is shorter than the hem of the outer layer. Additionally, before hemming your lining and outer layer, lay the dress hang on a hanger for a day to let the bias shift around if it needs to, then even out your hem if it’s wavy and hem as usual.
Trying to make this dress with a gorgeous blue silk fabric (140cm width), but struggling with cutting pieces out on a true bias – they don’t fit!
I chose the 140cm width fabric because that’s the same width as the suggested fabric in this post but I can’t figure out how to make it fit on a true bias. Do I have to sacrifice true bias for a slightly tilted bias to ensure I get all pieces cut in one piece?
Hi Amie! I’m sorry you’re having this problem. I just opened up the same pattern that you’re looking at and was trying to roughly estimate the length of the dress that needs to be on the bias. The front of the top takes up roughly 6 pages of printer paper in height. That means the longest part of the dress will be 66 inches if you are making even the biggest size. However, because that measurement is on the bias, not the grain, the fabric shouldn’t need to be 66 inches in width. The dress in the sample was cut on the true bias, but it was also in the smallest size so it might have fit better.
I would say try to cut in as close to the true bias as you can and if it’s slightly off still, then after you assemble the dress (but before you hem it), hang the dress on a hanger for 24 hours to let the bias weigh itself down. This will sometimes leave the hem looking uneven, but you can just trim the bottom and hem it evenly after it’s hung on the hanger for a day.
Hi, I would like to adjust the back pattern because the cowl is too low. How do you recomend to do that? Thanks
Hey Celina, If the cowl is too low in the back, you can extend the top of the back skirt piece so that its higher on your back. Then, when you’re sewing it together, just make sure you line up the bottom hems of the dress and the back should come up higher then in the original. I hope this helps!
I’d like to access the free patterns.
You can download the pattern for free by entering your name and email address into the field under “Download Your Free Sewing Pattern”. Then, check your email inbox (and your spam, just in case) for an email from Mood Sewciety Patterns with the subject line “Your Free Download from Mood Sewciety”. Scroll down to the blue link under the title of the email and click on that. It will bring you to a web browser page where you have to scroll down and find the orange button that says “click here to download your free sewing pattern”. That button will redirect you to the webpage with the PDF of the pattern, which can be printed on 8.5×11 paper on your printer at home. Let me know if you need any additional help accessing the pattern!
Hello! I am working with 44″ silk and I have just realized the size 6 won’t quite fit on the bias. Can I trim the facings and reattach them? Or is it better to trim the pattern bottom and let the bias hang lengthen a bit?
Letting is hang is not a bad idea. Alternately, you can attach another bias cut panel to the bottom of the dress for an asymmetrical skirt kind of look.
Hello!
I purchased the Stretch Silk Charmeuse Print – Turquoise to Orange Ombre – Deadstock (Item #: 479298) and I wanted to make this dress so the orange was at the top and the turquoise was at the hem. Since it is a stretch silk, would I be able to cut this pattern on the lengthwise grainline instead of the bias? Or would it not work unless it was cut on the bias? Thank you!
Hey Melissa! That’s not a bad idea! I would just make sure you check the final garment measurements of the Vixen slip dress to make sure you don’t need to cut size up. You’re probably fine thought because I know that stretch silk is quite forgiving.