Please LOGIN or Join PatternReview

Go to Page: 1 of 1

Serging elastic onto fabric who knew it was so easy?
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2202	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/17/12 2:06 PM Up next? Making panties using the leftover fabric from the knit tops I've been tackling .... I'm wondering if panties might be the perfect project for practicing knit techniques. Once you get your pattern to fit, you can wear your mistakes (well maybe not on date night but you get my drift right?) I'm thinking maybe I could try binding the front waist (or banding with elastic inserted) and doing the traditional panty sewing for the rest. I need to practice binding a lot! I've owned the Kwik Sew Lingerie book for years but the thought of making panties just wore me out. I had no idea who easy it was to serge elastic onto fabric. Watching it gather is pure delight! I bought a bunch of lingerie elastic at Mary Jo's on a trip and I'm so glad I did! ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6999	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << 1 member likes this. Date: 8/17/12 3:59 PM Isn't this fun?? I just finished sewing some to the inside of sweater sleeves so I can keep the sleeves up (or should I say, "serging"?) It's great to work with. I use it sometimes on my panties, but also like the finished turned over look too; for some reason it makes my panties look like they are TOL. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
Judy Kski   Intermediate FL USA Member since 10/26/08 Posts: 1018	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << Like this post Date: 8/18/12 1:11 AM You reminded me about the two pair of UFO panties I have on my sewing table, waiting patiently for me to get around to sewing on the leg elastic. One pair is burgandy stretch lace with black elastic and the other is purple with matching elastic. That is all I have left to do, but everything else seems to be taking priority. I'll have to work on that tomorrow. I also have to decide which mini wardrobe I'm going to concentrate on first; the comfy clothes wardrobe or the activewear wardrobe. Decisions, decisions..... In answer to your question, panties can be a way to learn the techniques for sewing knits. You can make all the mistakes you need to in order to learn, but nobody will ever see them. However, I wouldn't suggest making a pair of stretch lace panties as a form of practice. They are very fiddly and take some getting use to. Welcome to the World of Knits. I hope you learn to love to sew with them as I have. ------ Judy

Go to Page: 1 of 1

Please LOGIN or Join PatternReview

Printable Version

* Advertising and soliciting is strictly prohibited on PatternReview.com. If you find a post which is not in agreement with our Terms and Conditions, please click on the Report Post button to report it.