How to sew underwear by yourself?

Buy an elegant and comfortable underwear today is not difficult. Numerous foreign and domestic manufacturers offer a wide choice of colors, fabrics and models that will suit every taste, even the most demanding fashionista. However, in order to create a truly exclusive design, you will have to individually order panties in the sewing studio. But how much more fascinating will it be to figure out how to sew the underwear itself, and create something unique by our own hands, just like our grandmothers and great-grandmothers did once ?! It seems that it is very difficult? Absolutely not, you just need to show a little patience, attention and imagination.

A short excursion into the history of underwear

Panties as part of the women's wardrobe appeared recently - in the XIX century. At that time, of course, they were very remotely similar to modern underwear. Because of poorly developed industry, wealthy ladies ordered this intimate piece of clothing from experienced tailors. And those who did not have enough money for the services of the milliner, came up with how to sew the underwear with their own hands. Many peasant women even did without laundry for several decades of the 20th century.

With the development of the textile and clothing industry, panties began to be sold in most stores at affordable prices and gradually turned into an obligatory part of the outfit not only of women but also of men. And with the invention of rubber bands and elastic synthetic fibers and the way they are mixed with natural underwear design, it has become incredibly simple and practical, as everyone knows it today.

Design selection

First of all, you need to choose how the future "designer" underwear will look like. You can sew yourself almost any model with at least minimal experience in the sewing business.

So, it is worth a little walk through the most famous types of panties.

• Slips are the most popular design in the world.

Completely close all behind and in front, thanks to a graceful cut on the hips, such panties visually extend their legs. Slips come with an elastic band on the hips and waist. To impart elegance, this model is usually decorated with lace.

• Shorts or boxers.

This model was borrowed from the men's wardrobe and refined. And today, looking at elegant short shorts, entirely consisting of lace lace, it's hard to believe it. There are two types of boxers: with a seam in the middle and with seams on each side. The second kind is more convenient, but often inferior in grace first. It should be noted that the shorts are sewn much easier than the slips.

• Thongs - one of the most spectacular types of underwear, consisting of a triangle in front and a thin strip running between the buttocks from behind.

This kind is not suitable for daily wearing, but for special occasions it is simply irreplaceable. Despite the simple design, it is very difficult to sew beautiful and comfortable thongs, so it's better for beginners to make their debut on simpler models.

• Other varieties. In addition to the three main species, there are a huge number of subvarieties: tanga, culet, asset, brazilian, toling, thong-shorts, corset panties and others. Before proceeding to sewing such panties, it is worthwhile to master 3 basic types to "fill your hand".

To make a pattern or not?

Hearing the word "pattern", many are not so much want to sew something, because from the lessons of work in high school, everyone remembers that building it requires different measurements and strange mathematical calculations. Those who do not know how to do all this, you can buy any sewing magazine, where ready-made patterns are presented, or download them from the Internet.

There is an easier way. As a template, you can use a suitable model of your own underwear. However, for this procedure it will have to be stripped. In this case, it is worthwhile to make sure that the fabrics of panties and the future sewing masterpiece coincide in properties. Otherwise, the finished product will be either small, or it will be ugly to sit at the fitting.

Gusset - what it is and what it should be sewn from

Preparing for how to sew underwear, it is worth remembering some aspects. First of all, regardless of the model chosen, panties should have a crotch.

This name carries a piece of underwear and tights, located between the legs. It is always made from natural fabrics, because they have better absorbency and are better washed. As a rule, several layers of cotton or terry cloth are used for the crotch.

Rubber, threads and stitches

Another important element in the design of underwear is an elastic band. Usually the widest is sewn around the waist and two small ones - near the legs. Sometimes linen is made without gum, but this requires specialized synthetic fabric. When choosing the design of the future product, you need to immediately think about whether the elastic band is hidden under the fabric or will serve as an element of decor, as is the case with sports shorts.

Seams are also a very important element in underwear, which should be given attention. Ideally, when sewing panties is to use an overlock, creating a flat seam, which does not rub. However, in the absence of this unit, you can use a conventional sewing machine, using a zigzag seam, but you should choose very fine threads, smooth, elastic, with a long fiber (polyester, nylon).

Fabric selection

This stage is one of the most important in the process of preparing for how to sew the underwear. Most often as a fabric for panties are used natural fabrics (cotton, linen, silk) with the addition of 5-10% elastane or lycra. This combination allows the product to sit well on the figure, and also not interfere with air circulation. In addition, natural fabrics absorb moisture well and do not cause allergies.

However, the modern textile industry does not stand still and is constantly evolving. Thanks to this, a huge amount of synthetic fabrics, perfectly suited for sewing underwear, has been developed. Among them, microfiber, laiosel, senteks, simplex and others.

Very lucky today for those who are thinking how to sew lace underwear. After all, most of the modern lace is made with the addition of elastane, and it stretches beautifully, which means that panties made of such fabric will not only be beautiful, but also comfortable. However, when choosing elastic lace, do not buy cheap Chinese fabrics, because after a few washings, they begin to stick out threads or they will be covered with pellets.

As a fabric for underwear in Canada, cashmere has recently been used. As for the harsh winter - the idea is very good. Of course, this fabric is somewhat rough for intimate places, so the crotch will need to be made of cotton, but it can turn out beautiful and warm underwear.

How to sew lower lingerie out of jersey

The process itself is divided into several stages.

• Knitwear, in contrast to synthetic fabrics, can shrink, so before starting work, it must be washed and dry twice. Only then you can go to ironing.
• To iron such a cloth should be very carefully ironed at medium temperature.
• After ironing, you can go to the cutting. Carefully lay a piece of fabric on a flat hard surface (not stretching), on it are laid patterns of the future product. So they do not slip, you can attach them with pins, paint tape (when covered from the back side) or press a pattern with something heavy.
• Slippery jersey is inadmissible to cut in two layers.
• When all the patterns are pinned to the fabric and circled, the details of the future product are neatly cut out. For the slip model with a low waist, there will be four: a back piece, a front part and two details for a crotch.
• Having fastened all the pins, the parts are serially sewn together (using a specialized knitting needle, which treats the fabric more carefully). First, the lower part of the gusset is sewn to the back part, then - before. Then the product is turned out, and the second part of the crotch is sewn to it. Only after this panties are sewn on the sides.

• There comes the line of rubber bands. For traditional slips are used laced elastic bands for underwear. At first, the elastic band is sewn on the front side. And after "hides" inside and is once again zigzag.

• After the secret rubber band is sewn to all three holes of the panties, the finished product can be measured.

In this example, it was told how to sew the underwear of the simplest design without any decor. If you want to make this model more elegant, you can sew it from a monophonic fabric, and instead of elastic at the waist, sew an elastic lace. You can also cut the front of the product from another fabric or make it in two layers: lining and lace on top.

How to sew lace underwear

Paradoxically, it is much easier to sew lace shorts than a similar product from any other fabric. It is easier to sew underwear (lace) with your hands or on a typewriter, because you do not need to sew gum, as because of the elasticity of the fabric, they are not necessary. But it's worth remembering that this applies only to this model and fabric, in other cases it is necessary to sew a rubber band at least into the waist region.

• For the product you need a wide lace tape at least 20 cm wide, in addition, you need a small cut of knitted fabric for the gusset.

• From the lace 2 basic parts are cut out, and from knitwear - 2 small inserts, if desired, they can be turned over or stitched in a zigzag, although it is possible and not to process the edges in any way.
• Lace details are joined together and sewn together.

However, it should be noted that the seam between the legs is perpendicular to the main (this is a feature of tailoring trousers, panties and other similar products).

• After the panties are almost ready, the crotch is sewn. In this model, it is sewn only on the sides, and not along the entire perimeter. Also, you need to make sure that it matches the color of the lace in color.

Underwear, like the one presented in this example, can be sewed by any craftsman, not even very experienced, so for your sewing debut you can choose it.

How to sew a T-shirt

Under the category of "underwear" not only fit panties, but also sconces or a T-shirt. If for sewing a bra is not taken by any experienced seamstress, then to sew a shirt in addition to slips or lace shorts is very simple even for a not very experienced master.

• Most of the jersey is sewn from knitwear, instead of gum beginners seamstress should use elastic lace in tone to panties.
• As a template, you can use your favorite jersey, and do not even need to rip it off.
• We cut out the main part, then the future shirt is sewn on the sides, and the bottom is double-strung (done on a conventional typewriter with a double needle).
• Further on the top of the product lace is sewn, while in the chest area it is necessary to make one notch on each side.
• Lastly, we sew the harnesses made from the same lace.

Beautiful underwear of a woman today is not a tribute to fashion, but a manifestation of the eternal desire to be beautiful both outside and where few people see. And to be unique, to create a unique design of panties or T-shirts is not so difficult. It is important to show only a little patience and carefully study all the tips before sewing underwear.