Pattern making and sewing beautiful lingerie

Absolutely all women want to look beautiful. They take care of their appearance, skin, hair, nails, but there are things that always remain hidden from the prying eyes of the observer. Underwear is one of them. Store-bought sets are expensive, most often they use cheap synthetic materials that do not allow the body to breathe and quickly become unusable.

That is why many people come up with the idea of ​​learning how to sew panties and bras with their own hands. This is not only an entertaining process, but also saving money, improving your handicraft skills, and the opportunity to earn money by selling your own hand-made products. Today we will tell you how to sew underwear at home, how to make underwear patterns, what are the basic sewing techniques and how to choose the right fabric for underwear so that it fits comfortably.

Choice of fabric

The choice of fabric directly depends on the model of the future product. It is recommended to choose a material that will be pleasant to the body, beautiful in appearance and allow the skin to breathe. It should also stretch well and be resistant to stretching, returning to its original shape. You can experiment and combine fabrics with each other, for example, guipure and satin, knitwear and lace, mesh and microfiber.

Accessories and materials

Sewing underwear itself is not a complicated process, but there are a few nuances. They are that the work is painstaking and requires accuracy and attention from the needlewoman. The pattern can be taken as a ready-made or purchased one, or invented independently. Many options can be found on the Internet in the public domain, if you can’t make it yourself.

Sewing tools, including threads, needles and other items, should also be chosen carefully. Needles should be chosen for sewing stretch or knitwear with a number from 70 to 80. It is recommended to take strong but thin threads so that they are not felt by the body and can withstand washing in a washing machine.

It is advisable to process the edges with a zigzag stitch, and sew the remaining parts with a simple machine stitch or process them on an overlock. The stitch length for such products is from 2 to 2.5 mm, and for finishing lines - 3 mm. It is also worth remembering that after each stitch, fastenings are made. Small decorations are attached in the same way as buttons.

For beginners, a set made of guipure is ideal, which is usually made without bones and foam pads. Such underwear looks elegant and romantic. The guipure itself is durable, wear-resistant and lightweight. It does not require additional processing along the edges, as it contains coupons.

Pattern of women's panties

This section will discuss the methods of cutting out women's bikini and panty types. What all types of products have in common is that they should not rub or fall off. The item should be comfortable, so the first thing you need to do is take all the measurements correctly.

Bikini

Before drawing a drawing, you should measure:

• Hip circumference;
• Waist circumference;
• Seat heights of the product;
• The height of the hips themselves.

The presented pattern takes into account specific dimensions, but it will not be difficult to change and calculate your parameters. The main stages of the pattern are:

• Defining the waistline and top line of the panties;
• Modeling the side seam and gusset seam;
• Drawing the cutout line of the front and back halves of the product;
• Thinking about the type of gusset.

Women's pantaloons

Modern trousers look far different from those of several centuries ago: they have been transformed and have become shorter. This has become the main factor in their undying popularity. Properly cut trousers fit well and do not restrict movement.

The measurements will be identical to those for sewing regular panties and bikinis, indicated above. The patterning process is also no different from making a bikini. The drawing begins from the upper left corner and gradually defines the front and back halves of the pantaloons, which is the base.

Bra pattern

Bras can come in a variety of shapes and styles. These include: push-up, soft cups, bralette, crop top, bandeau. In addition to the fabric, you will need the following to sew a bra:

• Two straps;
• A suitable type of clasp;
• The adjusters are long for each strap.

Making a Bra-Bra

Using this type as an example, you can show all the nuances of the work. To create it, you will need smooth or lace material, as well as all the necessary attributes such as elastic bands, fasteners and regulators. The sewing process looks like this:

1. Creating a pattern yourself. To do this, cut out two right-angled triangles;
2. Placement of the sketch on the working fabric, its fixation and cutting along the contours;
3. Sewing together the cups, each of which consists of two parts;
4. Inserting a frame or gasket;
5. Sewing lace around a wide elastic band and attaching it to the cups;
6. Sewing on a thin elastic band with fasteners attached.

Corset pattern

The corset pattern is based on the pattern of a women's bodysuit and is constructed according to your measurements. After taking measurements, they move on to modeling and the direct pattern of the product, on which the modeling lines are applied. Since the corset should fit the back and waist, it is recommended to narrow the front and back of the product by one centimeter. Also, an additional dart of one centimeter in depth should be made on the drawing.

The same dart is made from the back at the waist with a depth of 1 centimeter. The bottom is made according to the pattern. In this case, 10 centimeters are set aside from the waist in the middle of the front, 8 centimeters on the sides, and 10 and 8 centimeters on the back.

Women's bodysuit pattern

To make a bodysuit, you need to take the following measurements:

• Chest and underbust;
• Waist circumference;
• Hip circumference.

Additionally, the following are measured: chest height, front waist and shoulder length, hip height and armhole depth. In the process of patterning, the back gusset, dart lines, front shoulder lines are prepared and the extreme point of the front shoulder is determined. In addition, the neckline and its cutout, armhole and leg cutout lines, back and front fitting parameters are formed.

Nightgown

Nightgowns and nightdresses for sleeping have not lost their popularity to this day. That is why many craftswomen strive to sew this wardrobe item for themselves from breathable and pleasant materials. Moreover, sewing a nightgown is a little easier than all the above-mentioned items, which is suitable for beginner craftswomen.

The pattern format itself assumes modeling the back and front. To make the back, 3 centimeters are measured down from the armhole line on the side, and 4 centimeters along the back line. Then these points are connected with a straight line. The waist depth is reduced by half a centimeter on each side. Next, the hem of the back is flared along the center line and the side seam by 3 centimeters. At the end, the straps and their location are drawn.

The front is made as follows: 3 centimeters are measured from the armhole along the side line, and then 8 centimeters. 4 centimeters are measured from the armhole along the center line of the front.

After this, the points are connected by straight segments and 14 is put up from the top of the chest dart on both sides. The shape of the nightgown bodice is constructed as a slightly concave line. The front neckline is made straight. From the bottom of the waist dart, a line should be lowered vertically to the very bottom of the front. Put aside 2 centimeters to the left and right, and then connect these points with the sides of the waist dart at the waist. A 3-centimeter flare is made along the side seam.

Thus, sewing lace or smooth underwear in the form of panties, bras, corsets and even nightgowns is not so difficult. The main thing is to correctly construct the pattern, which is not easy in itself. There are many ready-made solutions for every taste and style in the public domain on the Internet, so there should be no problems if independent construction does not work out. For example, you can take the well-known site with courses Burda Style, which has hundreds of free patterns. For more experienced craftsmen or seamstresses, making custom underwear can be a good way to earn money and organize your own small business or studio, so it is worth practicing.