{"product_id":"1940s-french-dart-gored-slip-sewing-pattern","title":"1940s French-Dart Gored Slip PDF Sewing Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared after purchase. Digital delivery within 1 business day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagonal French darts and a softly flared gored skirt give this original 1940s-inspired full slip its shape. The planned straight-grain construction creates definition through shaped fabric sections rather than relying on bias drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanned construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow self-fabric shoulder straps and a softly V-dipped front neckline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne diagonal French dart on each side, rising from the side waist toward the bust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentre-front joining line and shaped lower skirt sections that open into a below-knee flare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA shallow rounded back neckline, centre-back seam and shaped back panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA discreet side opening planned for dressing; final closure placement will be resolved during preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pistachio front and back previews show the same design. The blush front offers an alternative color. The front darts end below the bust, leaving the upper bodice smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFabric and fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider a fine opaque woven with enough drape for the gored hem and enough stability to press the darts cleanly. Test seam slippage, dart pressing and the side opening in a fitting sample. Preparation will check bust, waist, hip, strap length and finished hem length together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a more open back and flowing hem choices, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1930s-low-back-slip-sewing-pattern\"\u003e1930s low-back slip\u003c\/a\u003e. For a shorter layering piece, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/woven-camisole-sewing-pattern\"\u003ewoven camisole\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour digital order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour order covers preparation of an English PDF sewing pattern and sewing guide. Drafting begins after purchase. These planned designs have not yet been drafted, sewn or fit-tested. Final sizing, finished measurements, print formats, layouts and PDF page counts will be confirmed during preparation. Please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact Sewlore before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e to check measurement suitability. Custom fitting is not included; make a fitting sample before cutting final fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe will email your download link within 1 business day of payment, Monday to Friday, by the end of the next business day in Istanbul time (UTC+3). Files are not available for instant download. No finished garment, fabric or printed paper pattern is shipped. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pattern-preparation-delivery\"\u003epattern preparation and delivery details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImages are AI-generated design previews, not photographs of sewn or fit-tested garments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sewlore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50529875034198,"sku":"SEW-VB7-FRENCHDART-SLIP-PREP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/9248\/0342\/files\/sewlore-vb7-1392875741-01.png?v=1790278267","url":"https:\/\/sewlore.com\/products\/1940s-french-dart-gored-slip-sewing-pattern","provider":"Sewlore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}