MERCHANT AND MILLS • The Lilian Slip Dress Sewing Pattern • NEW
The Lilian by Merchant & Mills is a beautifully simple slip dress sewing pattern, designed to be worn under semi-sheer garments or styled as a standalone sundress. Originally intended as a nightdress or under-layer, it has quickly become a favourite among the Merchant & Mills sewing community for its elegant silhouette and versatile styling.
This pattern is now available in printed format for the first time, offering a timeless design perfect for layering or warm-weather wear. Ideal fabrics include fine cottons or a crisp cotton poplin. Whether worn as a slip, nightdress, or light summer dress, the Lilian is a wardrobe staple you’ll return to again and again.
Skill level ∙ Intermediate
This is a multi-size paper sewing pattern in an envelope including UK XS – XXL. The sewing pattern comes carefully packaged in an envelope together with step-by-step sewing instructions to complete your project. All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern.
Suggested fabrics ∙ Merchant and Mills recommend lightweight wovens such as cotton lawn or voile, cotton poplin, tencel, Indian handlooms, cotton double gauze. Don't go for anything too thick if wearing it as a slip.
Fabric requirements ∙ Please see last image for fabric requirements.
Trims needed • matching thread / 12cm - 17cm seam tape
