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Panties what fabric do you use for yours?
rag doll   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 1/31/06 Posts: 514	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/13 6:26 AM Hi, I'm going to make the Pamelas Patterns "Un-Mentionables" the view with the more basic panty and not the stretch lace one. Does anyone have a favourite fabric and/or place to buy panty fabric it online? I intend to use the Fold over elastic on whatever fabric I end up buying. thanks Sue ------ Brother QC1000, Brother PQ1500, Bernina Virtuosa 160, Pfaff (old), Babylock BLCS, Bernette 1100D, Bernette 334DS
JKimes   Expert/Couture TX USA Member since 11/4/05 Posts: 387	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 2/12/13 10:22 AM I prefer lighter weight cotton/lycra 4-way (2-way seems to crawl down on me). I've had some luck hitting the clearance rack at Target--found xxl ladies tops in the perfect fabric, and was able to get 2-1/2 pairs out of each top. I've not found a good fabric source to order from, just keep my eyes open when I travel/fabric shop. Good luck! Juliette ------ Juliette near Austin, TX Bernina 830LE Bernina 350PE Babylock Evolution ElnaPro 905DCX
Kemish   Intermediate CA USA Member since 4/24/06 Posts: 231	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/12/13 11:39 AM I like a cotton stretch fabric and I have found some at my local JoAnn's - in a dizzying varied of prints and I pair them with an equally crazy color combination of fold over elastic, too. ------ Kemish
rag doll   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 1/31/06 Posts: 514	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/12/13 7:31 PM Yes I know what you mean about the 4 way stretch it's much better. I made DH some lovely undies a few years ago and used 4 way stretch. The problem was I couldn't get fine enough lycra and he didn't like the feel of them, said they were too thick. I don't want to make the same mistake again. I have enquired with www.tissu.co.uk as they seem to have a lot of lycras. Hopefully they get back to me with a suggestion and have the fabric in stock. Sue ------ Brother QC1000, Brother PQ1500, Bernina Virtuosa 160, Pfaff (old), Babylock BLCS, Bernette 1100D, Bernette 334DS
SandiMacD   Intermediate FL USA Member since 2/8/09 Posts: 1046	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/13/13 2:29 AM Sew Sassy (their only cotton is white) and Natures Fabrics are 2 of my favs. ------ re-living my youth through sewing...
rag doll   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 1/31/06 Posts: 514	Login to reply to this post In reply to SandiMacD << Like this post Date: 2/13/13 6:23 AM thanks Sandy I'll have a look now. Sue ------ Brother QC1000, Brother PQ1500, Bernina Virtuosa 160, Pfaff (old), Babylock BLCS, Bernette 1100D, Bernette 334DS
Scrnme007   Beginner USA Member since 4/5/11 Posts: 60	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/13/13 1:06 PM I think she suggests poly Lycra fabric such as skating or sportswear is made some. Just got home from Joann's where I had a remnant in my cart but I decided to pass. I bought a stretchy piece of lace yesterday from a local job lot type of fabric store and will try that first. Fabrics are difficult to find in a non-scratchy not too see through lace. I'm guessing mine is poly, and I'm planning to make that same pattern. I'm hoping the center seam will be not be uncomfortable. I think the T-shirt idea is a good one. I've been browsing for a favored fabric for a while and haven't found any in the stores, so the T-shirt idea sounds good to me. ------ SewWannabe-SewReady
clothingengineer   Intermediate CT USA Member since 5/7/10 Posts: 362	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/13/13 1:36 PM I use a 4-way stretch cotton or rayon lycra. Fabric Depot Co has lighter weight cotton/lycra jersey in a bunch of different colors and has swatch sets available. I just noticed on the Pamela's Patterns website she too recommends Fabric Depot Co. ------ -- Anne http://clothingengineer.com
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6990	Login to reply to this post In reply to rag doll << Like this post Date: 2/13/13 8:22 PM T-shirts. Why? Because they are fun (with their logos and sayings) and everyone has a bunch of them from different places. Great "green" thing. Sometimes when I want to be creative, I'll make a seam about halfway from my thigh to my tummy and insert lace--about 3" wide. That "gussies up" the panties. ------ "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
rag doll   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 1/31/06 Posts: 514	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/16/13 6:42 PM On a slightly different tangent....does anyone use the FOE on panties? If so how have you found it to put on? I have ordered 5/8" (16mm) elastic and am about to order a folder for my Babylock Coverstitch machine. Love to hear what experiences others have had and the preferred method of applying it. ------ Brother QC1000, Brother PQ1500, Bernina Virtuosa 160, Pfaff (old), Babylock BLCS, Bernette 1100D, Bernette 334DS

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