Sewing Projects
Lacy Knickers
Having mastered the techniques on our sewing technique page (Luxurious Lingerie - part 1), try making some pretty knickers. Choose a two way stretch knitted fabric and stretch lace or make them up in an all-over design stretch lace.
Materials
- 50 cm (1/2 yd) of stretch fabric like cotton jersey, Lycra or satin stretch
- 25 cm (10”) all over stretch lace
- 2 m (2 yd) of elastic with edge detail
- Good quality polyester thread to match
Useful equipment - Super stitch or stretch needle and an Overlock foot for a sewing machine or an overlocker
PATTERN
Print the pattern pieces below and assemble the back and front patterns by overlapping and sticking accurately.
There is a 6 mm (1/4") seam allowance included in the pattern.
Small = 86 cm (34”) hip (follow small broken line)
Medium = 102 cm (40”) hip (follow long broken line
Large = 120 cm (48”) hip (follow solid line)
- Cut out 1 back to the fold and 1 front in stretch fabric and two side pieces in stretch lace.
- With right sides together, place the front and sides together and sew with a 6 mm (1/4”) seam. Use an overlocker for this or attach the overlock foot to the sewing machine and use an overcast stitch.
- With the right sides facing sew the front and back pieces together at the crotch seam as in step 2.
- Sew the sides to the back as above.
- Starting with the legs, measure the top of the thigh and cut two pieces of elastic measuring 80% (4/5) of this measurement. Stitch the ends together to form a circle and attach to each leg as described in the quarter pinning method above.
- Prepare the elastic for the waist in the same way and sew in place to finish the knickers.
This project has been written for ISEW by Lorna Knight. Lorna teaches all kinds of dressmaking workshops including lingerie and courses on overlockers. For further information contact Lorna at: sew-well@ntlworld.com or tel: 01538 266002.
Supplies: For information about lingerie elastic and lace contact Lorna, details above.
PATTERN PIECES
