happy sewing,
Ruth
Pattern: That*Darn*Kat
I made size 2; The pattern goes up through a size 8 and also includes a boy version.
Changes I made:
I encased the front and back crotch seam so that no seams are exposed. In Kat's pattern, the front crotch seam is serged and left exposed.
I added elastic in the waistband casing. Kat suggests using a knit with lyra and does not call for elastic. My knit is 100% cotton, and I'm not sure if the stretch recovery will be enough . It was very simple to add elastic to the waist casing.
Next time I may use FOE (foldover elastic) or even a soft undergarment elastic instead of the knit bands at the legs and waist.
ADDED NOTE:
This morning I tried the panties on E. and the fit is perfect! The leg bands are snug but not binding. The waist band is just right and I'm so glad I added the elastic to the waist.
These are adorable! Great way to use all those leftover bits!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and what a great use of scraps.
ReplyDeleteThose look great! It's amazing the number of undies they can go through while PT! I don't have that pattern, but Otto 4/04 has a great pair of undies too. I've used both 5/8" FOE, and lingerie elastic with great success.
ReplyDeleteRuth,
ReplyDeleteThose are really cute!!
I traced my pattern last night and cut out a few pair but haven't sewn them up yet.
I had no luck finding cotton lycra at JoAnn's or Hancock's. I did find a couple nice cotton lycra tshirts at an estate sale though so I'll use that for bands and white cotton for the body. I'm hoping they fit my skinny 4 yo better than the other undies we've tried so far!
Karen, if the lycra bands are not enough to keep the underwear up on your skinny child, try the elastic. I just made a circle of 1/4" elastic a couple of inches smaller than my daughter's waist. I enclosed the elastic circle inside the waistband as I sewed the band on. This is how the RTW training pants are made.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see this pattern used! I am thinking about buying it for my son but also wondering when I'd make the time to sew it! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea for using up old scraps...now I just need some kiddos to try all of these good ideas on!
ReplyDeleteI love how finished you make them look!
These are just too cute. What a great way to use up scrap knits!
ReplyDeleteRuth,
ReplyDeleteThose are just to cute!!! My mom always made our undies! ;o)
Love, Heather
Oh, how cute!! Love the fabric combination. I wish I had a little one to sew for.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Too cute. Makes me wanna' make underwear for my cats ;)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute undies! I have the pattern too and made my youngest a pair of the boys version and he loves them. They fit him nicely too (I made size 4).
ReplyDeleteThese look great! Thanks for the link. I just bought the pattern.
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