I'm revisiting Simplicity 8229 this evening.
I made a few for Mama R a few months ago but she asked if I can sew a few with the elastic on the outside. She doesn't find how the elastic is inserted comfortable to wear. This insight has me confused because I haven't found any issue with how the elastic is sewn. But who am I to argue with how someone feels in their clothes. Comfort is everything. Before I go into production mode with these I thought I would try out a sample to see if this will work. Fingers are crossed.
The fabric is a recent purchase. Mama R complained that the other pairs don't stay up well. And I'm certain is has to do with the fabric she chose. This cotton knit is the one that I use for my own panties so I went to pick up some more hoping that it has the amount of stretch that she finds comfortable. I found it in the discount section at Fabricland and it's currently marked down to 70% off. The picot elastic used at the leg openings came from Northwest Fabrics and boy did their stock of picot elastics sell quickly. Hopefully they'll get more in soon in a colour that better matches my fabric since I picked up enough fabric to make several pairs of panties. Since Mama R complained about how the elastic was sewn on I decided to try a lightweight lace elastic sewn on the outside of the waistline. I'm not sure if she'll like it or not but my hope is that this will be more comfortable.
The Stats:
Fabric: 0.5 metres of cotton knit
Elastic: 2.4 metres
Thread: 1 spool was finished off during this project
Pattern: Simplicity 8229
Additional Tools & Supplies: Cutting table, pins, scissors, thread clippers, pin cushion, sewing machine, walking foot, serger, iron, ironing board, good tunes and tea.
Happy Sewing!
Instead of elastic, you can make a band of the same fabric as the panties. Check out some of the indie patterns such as Scrundlewear and Bunzies at Stitch upon a time. Very comfy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestion. I will check these patterns out. Thank you!
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