Saturday, 14 January 2012

Briefs, briefly

So I finally got around to making a oair of knickers, and do you know, it wasn't as hard as I thought it'd be.
I picked Wearing History's Panties pattern, which doesn't seem to be available anymore. It's a good pattern and very easy to follow. I sewed these up in white flannel and can confirm that they're just the thing for warming the stocking-gap in winter


I'm in the middle of making another 2 pairs using Sew Vera Venus' free pattern, though they're not coming together quite as well. The pattern is pretty good but inserting the 'placket' and gusset are a bit tricky - though I've certainly not helped myself by using very slippery satin! I'll let you know how I get on once I've finished them!

Next up I'm going to try out Anna from A Few Threads Loose's pattern, which I bought through Etsy.  Anna's written some very handy sewalong instructions for these, so hopefully they'll be a doddle!
My hope is to find a very simple pattern which I can use to create plenty of everyday underwear without spending a fortune!
Has anyone else found a simple and reliable tap pant pattern?
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6 comments:

  1. Unknown14 January 2012 at 20:21

    wow, I have never thought of making my own! well done. they look nice.

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  2. Josie-Mary15 January 2012 at 08:38

    They're lovely, well done :)

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  3. Anonymous18 January 2012 at 16:16

    perhaps try hand-basting the placket and gusset in before maching stitching... that should help with a slippery fabric . I'd love to know how you get on with them :)

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  4. Popbabe722 February 2012 at 15:29

    I've just been trying to make my own lingerie and didn't come accross these patterns, so I will have a look!

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  5. Second Hand Rose26 March 2012 at 12:08

    These look great, I may have a go at making some lingerie, good luck with all your sewing! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.uk/

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  6. Anonymous26 June 2012 at 00:13

    Cute! I just bought HEAPS of patterns - one of which were knickers. Can't wait to get started. Thanks for the inspiration. Well done darling! x

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