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Undies, grundies, smalls, intimates, unmentionables...whatever you call them

Whatever you call them, I made them finally. I have been putting off buying undies because I can make them but I haven't ever made any before and was nervous about it. Why ever so???? It is so easy. My impetus was finding Kwik Sew 1484 at the Salvo Thrift Shop a few weeks ago. I had a free day yesterday and wanted to sew but had to have a win... I've not been too happy with my fitting lately and have been putting off sewing stuff although I know what I want to make.



The first pair I made with fabric leftovers from a Fabric Store buy that I made a bias cowl dress (don't know if I blogged it) and I made them in size Medium and they a bit too big so the next two I made in a small size and they are perfect. The sheer flowery fabric was $2 at the Fabric Store a while ago and I only bought a metre because I like the colours and wasn't sure what to make from it, the other is like a tightly knit but fine power mesh (but it's not mesh - if that makes sense) perfect for undies. I had all the elastic from a bag I bought at Big W in the city years ago and there was a few different types. The gusset was made from old cotton t-shirts and were perfect for the job.

I'm really happy with these and I feel like I've had a win. I really want to start making my own bras so maybe this is the start of my lingerie making! Do you make your own undies, if not, why not!
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Judith said…
They look great ~ and I guess they really didn't cost you much at all! Since you have had such success with these, give the bra's a go ~ you will be saving yourself a fortune ... J
09 June, 2014 16:56
Summer Flies said…
Thanks Judith, no cost other than a bit of time and $1 for the pattern!
09 June, 2014 18:19
Sarah Liz said…
They have worked out really well - and not much invested in your learning lesson either, so win/win :)
09 June, 2014 18:25
Summer Flies said…
Yes! Definite win/win and I'm itching to make more!
09 June, 2014 19:47
katherine h said…
Great work...you are on the road to a new obsession!
09 June, 2014 20:28
Summer Flies said…
Ha, ha :) Yes I can see this is very addictive and I think it will be good for getting my skills up for swimsuit making.
09 June, 2014 20:50
Kestrel said…
These look impressive. I have made a pair of pants (ie underwear) once and though i always intended to make more I never got around to it somehow. Maybe one day!
10 June, 2014 20:14
Janine said…
I 'very had a go at making undies. It's fun , great way to use little scraps and most importantly really really comfy. Yours look very professional I still need to improve mine.
10 June, 2014 21:05
Kristy Chan said…
Great work for your first time - the elastic application looks very professional! I don't make my own undies because I like those laser cut seamless type but I should start because they cost an absolute fortune for such a small amount of fabric!
10 June, 2014 21:23
Summer Flies said…
It is so easy. I think the Kwik Sew pattern instructions help. It's pretty easy. Go to it!
10 June, 2014 22:03
Summer Flies said…
I have to say I was surprised how good they came out. They are comfy and cheap!
10 June, 2014 22:04
Summer Flies said…
I know the ones you mean.. they are expensive. That natural fabric I have is very slinky and easy to sew but gives a nice smooth finish under clothes. It was cheap too from memory.
10 June, 2014 22:11
Cindy said…
Yay for a win! The underwear looks great! I have yet to sew any for myself but have made some for my little girls. They seem to prefer the handmade ones vs. the storebought!
11 June, 2014 02:08
Cindy said…
The underwear look great! I have yet to make some for myself but have sewn a few pairs for my younger girls. They love to wear them and definitely prefer them to the store bought kind.

Thanks for stopping my blog!

Cindy
11 June, 2014 02:15
Summer Flies said…
Thank you for visiting mine. Your kids are gorgeous and your son's reduced interest in getting his photo taken is same as my son's. Most times now I can only put photos of what I've made but not on him.
11 June, 2014 09:28
Sue said…
I love making my own undies - a great way to use small pieces of fabric.
13 June, 2014 13:16
Summer Flies said…
It is great isn't it.... so fun...that's the most sewing fun and instant satisfaction I've had for a long time!
13 June, 2014 22:53
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