Make underwear that actually fits - part 1

This is the first in a five part series of video tutorials teaching you how to make your own knickers.

We launched this course due to the poor standard of women's underwear available to buy, and available as readymade patterns.

If the pattern isn't using YOUR sizes, how can it be expected to fit you?

Not only do most women complain that underwear doesn't fit them, but the material choices on offer leaves synthetic materials against your most delicate of areas. This is not good for female health & hygiene.

So, how will this course differ from others?

PATTERN DRAFTING.
Drafting your own pattern, based on your own sizes, will give you the power to design and make a pair of panties that will fit you, your style, your fabric choice and give you elastic that doesn't pinch.

Sounds good, right?

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Part 1 Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
00:14 - 5 pain points with knickers
00:32 - Who I am & how we teach
01:24 - What is covered in this episode
02:45 - Fabric & tools
05:01 - How to take your measurements
06:51 - Stretch factor
11:51 - Pattern logic
18:58 - Drafting a pattern block
28:25 - Making quick tests
35:44 - All lessons available in a course

#patterndrafting #underwear #sewingpattern #knickers

[Sara-ultr]

This is amazing. My last child was born via c-section, and it’s becoming harder and harder to find underwear that comes up high enough to not slide down into that scar but also doesn’t show over the top of my pants.

[TheChroniclesOfYarnia]

😂😅 I am in my kitchen in the hood making dinner and my kids 15 n 16 are popping in and out doing their chores and ear hussling, you said make the perfect nickers and their eye got so big and their faces. 😂😊😂😅😂😅
I explained it’s underwear and it’s the funniest thing in the world now.
Great video ❤😊

[Leenumeenu]

Did i just watch all the videos and ALL the shorts? And now want to recreate it immediately? Yes and yes. Please make bralettes. They're equally uncomfortable.

[Stranger_Than_Fiction]

You rock. I live in a place where it is hard to find quality underwear in my size and I am learning to sew. This video is not just for underwear but also gives great tips for working to make my own bathing suit bottoms. Thank you sew much! hehe.

[TheMinot]

I've been sewing my panties for a few years. This tutorial is good for drafting an individualized pattern!

[beakittelscherz]

Finally! Thank you So much. I am a Carpenter. And for years Me and my female colleagues are wearing men boxer Briefs. We have proper trousers for the trade, but to work and sweat in peace summers as winters there is No way I wear those idiotic underwear for women that seems to be Standart. I am a grown woman and no barbie.
So.. I startet to make my own underwear... So this tutorial is Gold🤩👍👍👍

[sallylively]

After watching this I drafted a pattern using measurements from a pair of RTW panties that fit me perfectly. I have now made 6 pairs from that pattern. Thank you!

[pups]

I've tried to make knickers before. The first pair fit almost perfect and I used that pattern with different fabric, which had a different stretch factor, so the new pair didn't fit! I will make a pattern from scratch from now with your help and keep in mind the stretch factor. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[beakittelscherz]

It's always a pleasure to learn from professionals..
And don't forget folks...for *free*
Awesome 😎👍

[sabinesinghofen]

That's what I was waiting for for years without knowing it. You made so happy! I sent it two of my friends already. We have been complaining about rtw knickers for ages. This is going to change.

[otzmuin]

I’m about to make some nice and comfortable maternity panties for myself, as they can be quite expensive. Thank you for these lessons!❤

[susienickelson]

I am absolutely STUNNED at how much I am learning watching this video. You are a phenomenal teacher. This is one of the first times that I am actually excited about making a garment. Usually I think the clothes I make are going to work out and then I am so disappointed. Knickers seems the perfect first place to learn about pattern drafting, plus I will get some underwear that fit well and are actually good for my lady bits! Thanks for taking so much time to explain why tests are so important and that it is decidedly NOT a waste of time or fabric. I can't wait to get started!

[kjones]

I’m thrilled by all the explanations behind why you make your decisions! What a learning experience. Thank you.

[alice_hml]

I just made my first tests and I'm feeling like I have superpowers! Can't wait to move to the next step. This course is so well designed, it's wonderful.

[robertacampani]

Fantastic! I am starting a challenge to make all my clothes from now on. Now I can include underwear

[jennycollard]

I’ve made pants before and also have a basic understanding of pattern drafting. I found your presentation excellent, good pace, uncomplicated, practical. Thankyou!

[Typographer-yele]

Where have you been all my life?? I can’t thank you enough, you are wonderful!!

[laraymayo]

You are now in my pool of favorite teachers. Thank you so much for these great knicker videos.

[trish]

Every time I sew a project never works out, I usually end up in tears at some time and spend hours and hours on youtubes, trials and nothing to show for it. I wish I could afford your course but it's not possible...so I am soooo grateful for this and the following videos! You've shared so much with us and if somehow I can actually make knickers that fit...I will be in tears but they will be happy tears. Thank you! So glad I found you!

[GingerByrn]

This is great! My underwear is falling apart, and I have not found any in the fabrics that I want that will fit my body. I have always been daunted by knits, and love how you explain the stretch factor. Thanks for putting this out there.