Custom-printed halter neck midi dress

Your silk evening dress is made in your choice of natural Silk Satin and Silk Sensation. Our 100% pure silk adds a light and luxurious touch and will ensure you look the part at invitation-only events. The natural fabric is made of a satin weave using a crepe twist yarn to give the dress its natural flowing drape and fluid feel. We print your designs permanently into the material’s fibers using reactive dyes for superior print detail and colorfastness. Or choose to have your custom halter neck backless dress made with our Silk Sensation fabric, which is as lovely as it is practical. Silk Sensation is a poly blend with a satin weave to give the dress a bit of a stretch and a smooth, almost weightless feel. We print this material in full color with dye-sublimation for long wear.

The regular midi cut adds volume to the skirt and is a simple yet refined cut for hot evenings and dancing, while our train brings intrigue to the flattering piece. With a halter neckline to accentuate your shoulders and your back, this stunning custom halter neck backless dress is both romantic and sophisticated. Just add a sparkling custom clutch bag and embrace your look at a party, wedding, prom or a fancy evening meal.

Using the advanced 3D preview in our design interface, you can also test the look of your pattern on the dress. Design your dress in feminine, fun and flirty patterns to make the transition from day to evening effortless. Or print bold colors or florals so you can walk into the summer looking slinky and smart. You could even pair your custom halter neck backless dress with a simple, modern design for special occasions. Then customize the midi’s zip and thread color in white or black and add your own custom label. For a luxury finish, choose to have the evening dress presented in a plain or printed satin bag or silver tin.

Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage

We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Contrado, and are able to hem your fabric prints for a small additional charge. We create a small one- or two-fold hem that typically uses 0.2" to 0.75" (5-20mm) of material, depending on the thickness of the fabric. So, for example, if you want a finished piece of fabric that measures 39.37" x 39.37", you will need to order a size of 39.96" x 39.96" to allow for the hem (on top of that please also allow for shrinkage of min 2%). The thicker the fabric, the bigger the hem will be. You can choose to have your prints hemmed with either Black or White thread. On our silk and other light woven fabrics, one hemmed edge will be straight (vertically down the roll) and the other will be slightly rippled. The hemming material allowances are as follows and you need to make your print bigger to accommodate the hem:

• Light Fabrics (0.59oz-2.95oz): For silks and other light fabrics, we use 0.24" - 0.32" / 6mm-8mm in the hem (2 fold), so overall width/height will be minus 0.48"-0.56""/ 12-16mm
• Medium Fabrics (2.98oz-5.90oz): For medium-weight fabrics that fray, we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (2 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.4" - 1.6" / 35-40mm
• Stiff/Heavy/No-fray fabrics: we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (1 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.5" / 35-40mm

All of these measurements are approximate and can vary. Including with shrinkage, it can mean a fairly significant difference to ordered dimensions, so please plan your print accordingly. Depending on how open the weave is, our fabric can shrink anywhere from 2% to 8% with the average being 2.5%.

How Would you Like the Edge?

• As it comes. We cut around your image, leaving a simply scissor cut, perhaps uneven white fabric border. 
• Hem with thread. We can hem your fabric with a choice of black or white thread. Please allow 1-2 days additional production time. See below for information on how hemming affects the size of your print. We offer an overlock hem, as well as a folded hem (one or two fold depending on the fabric) however not all fabrics are suited to both hem types. If you can see both options, it means both are suitable, and you will be able to choose whichever you prefer. 
• Cut on the line. We will cut neatly on the edge of your design. This means that if you have a border around your design we will cut around that border, if your design takes the whole space of the fabric, then we will neatly cut around the edge of that image. Please be aware, when we cut along the line, we have to cut against the grain of the fabric. This is the standard procedure for fabric cutting. This means that with some fabrics, for example, Georgette and Mulmul, which have a slight wave in them, some fraying will occur. This is unavoidable, as the cut follows the grain of the textile. 

All of our fabrics are cut manually by hand, with the utmost care and attention. If your fabric has a slightly uneven look on the edges or a touch of fraying, this does not indicate a flaw in the textile. It is not always possible to achieve a perfectly straight cut with certain fabrics, so please do bare this in mind when it comes to your design. If you have any queries or would like to know about our cutting methods in more detail, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to discuss them with you.

Please note: As we make everything by hand, all sizes may vary slightly.

For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs.

Can I add my own brand labels to the dress?

Yes, we can hand-stitch your custom labels to the inside collar of your dress. You can then create a collection of luxury custom-printed halter neck midi dresses for your store, perfect for customers in the summer wedding season.

How much of the midi can I customize?

Pick the fabric used to craft the midi: luxurious Silk Satin or Silk Sensation. Then upload your pattern or photo to create the all-over print. You can even choose to have an elegant train on your dress and customize the thread and zipper color in black or white to match your print beautifully. After, decide to have your custom halter neck backless dress presented in a plain or printed satin bag or silver tin.

When can I wear it?

This custom-printed halter neck midi dress was made for special occasions. It features a flirty low back and elegant drape that's both practical and pretty for evening events, proms, weddings and date nights. The lightweight feel of silk or silk sensation makes it perfect for hot parties on hot evenings as well.