I am so tired of buying undergarments that are not made well and don't last as long as I think they should. I looked at several videos on you tube last night about making my own panties. Today I took an old worn out pair and made a pattern. I widened the crotch and added 1/2 inch from crotch to waist. I used material I already had so they are not fancy. I wanted to see if I could make a pair that fit before I buy any thing fancy. I used a shirt that was in the donation bag and foe (fold over elastic) I had from when I thought my daughter was going to use cloth diapers and was going to make some for her.
I was quite excited because both the pattern making and the actual sewing of the panties was quite easy.
The next pair I make I will use t-shirt material. I found a couple of them in the donation bag as well.
Over all I am very pleased with how they turned out.
That's wonderful! Good for you! I'm impressed. I used to make panties, years ago. I had/have a pattern from Kwik Sew. It uses the soft lingerie elastic, but using the fold over elastic is a brilliant idea! Here is a link for the kind of pattern I used. It is not for adults, but they had various sizes for children. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kwik-Sew-220-Girls-Panties-Underwear-Sizes-2-4-6-New-Uncut-Sewing-Pattern-/111012056407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d8d58d57
ReplyDeleteOh! And here I just now found a tutorial and pattern online for adults!
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I ended up making three pairs the first day and two the next. I dont like the pair in the picture. The fabric doesnt stretch or breathe so I tossed them. I made the other four out of t-shirts and love them. Now I know why my store bought panties were so uncomfortable. The crotch was too narrow. I like full coverage and my home sewn panties fit like a glove. I could not be more pleased. No more store bought for me. Now to see how long they last compared to purchased panties.
ReplyDeleteI thought about buying the elastic made just for panties but I like how easy the foe is to use that I might just stick with that. No one is going to see them anyway. If I am happy with them then thats what counts.
I just looked at that page and thats pretty much how I made my panties Yolanda. I am thinking I dont need to buy patterns as long as a person has an old pair I can use to make a pattern.
ReplyDeleteNow my hubby wants me to make him some. I will research making men underwear next.
Its funny. Jeff wants me to make him some and the girls think its wierd to wear home made panties. I bet they come around.
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That IS funny. Good for him. I would think cotton/poly boxers would be easy. I wonder if there is a pattern for briefs somewhere. I'm proud of you!
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