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Sunday, April 22, 2012

My Unmentionables Mentioned...Again

I have been sewing some new unders as part of the Ooh La La Sew Along, and I finished a pair up.
Technically, this wraps up the sew along, but I'm just going to keep on-a-sewing. I did not sew the corset, but I did make a bra, an almost finished bathing suit (using the bra pattern), and a pair of Bettie High Waisted Panties using the new pattern from Ohhh Lulu.


When it came time to sew on the elastic, my machine started giving me fits. Skipped stitches drive me crazy, so I unpicked a couple inches a few times, but then I just went for it. This pair was supposed to be the muslin pair anyway, but I decided to sew 'em up because I liked the fabric combo- they are some kind of gauzy fabric for the center panels and a thin double knit for the side panels. I used a white/blue picot edge elastic, and all three were from stash (I've had both cuts of fabric since we lived in Florida! Eeeep!)

As for the pattern, I love it. For me it cut very close to perfect. I need to lower the back a bit on the next pair, and that's it. Yeah, they look huge compared to modern underwear when you are sewing them, but I am so tired of having my extra bedtime snacks show through my clothes as hip chub where my skivs cut in. These don't do that- they go right up to the skinniest part of my waist, and I'm looking forward to trying these purties out with a dress. It is a lovely pattern. Buy it!

Okay! Enough about my skivs, right?


Hopefully soon I will have a finished bathing suit to show...JUST IN TIME FOR SNOW!!!
What-the-what?!?!?!?
Posted by A.J.A. at 9:33 PM
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8 comments:

  1. Cassandra {Sleeping or Sewing}April 23, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    Snow? Well then....that gives you plenty of time to finish it up. :-)

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    1. A.J.A.April 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM

      It didn't snow after all, but, brrrrrr, it is chilly!

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  2. charlotteApril 23, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    wow, you're doing so well. I only got as far as the corset! I really want a pair of these knickers.

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    1. A.J.A.April 23, 2012 at 12:24 PM

      Well Charlotte, I didn't sew the corset, and that was probably the most involved part! These sew up fast- you can sew them in an hour, probably.

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  3. charlotteApril 23, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    I bought the pattern today!!! No excuses now. I am also passing on the versatile blog award to you from my family my way blog (there is a link from my sewing blog if you're interested) x x x

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    1. A.J.A.April 24, 2012 at 11:46 AM

      Thank you very much Charlotte! I hope the sewing goes well!

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  4. betterdressedApril 24, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    They look awesome! They do look GIGANTIC compared to modern undies. Modern underwear is drafted for a lot more stretch. The ruffle bloomers are the same.. before I put the elastic on them they look quite big.

    I am so glad people are enjoying my first pattern. It's a work in progress but it's been fun :) Thanks for sharing!

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    1. A.J.A.April 24, 2012 at 11:46 AM

      Thanks Sarah! Following along with you has made me so much more comfortable sewing this type of stuff. I guess the modern underwear being drafted more for stretch and less for fit is why I get that hip chub? Anyway, I do love the pattern, and I'm already working on my second and third pair. Thank you!

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