Boy Cut Panties
How To: Boy Cut Panties
Posted by Tawny B.
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Remember these from Project Upcycle? Do you want them? I've already sold these ones, but I can show you how to make your own. Yay!
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You Will Need (5 things)
- Downloadable Pattern
- ½ yd Cotton knit (this will make two pairs) You can also use old t-shirts ( I used an extra large t-shirt to make the ones pictures above.
- half inch Elastic (enough to fit comfortably around your hips
- Matching Thread
- Ribbon Or Any Other Fun Thing To Decorate Them With
Steps (5 steps, 120 minutes)
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1
1) Cutting out the pattern
The pattern for medium size is available using the links below:
- boycutback.pdf
- boycutfront.pdfIf you need a size other than medium, you can up or downsize from this pattern
- cut out one front
- cut out one back
- cut out one crotch piece (included on the boycutfront.pdf) -
2
Finish the seams
- Because you're working with knit, it won't fray, but I like to finish some of the seams just for appearance sake. Use a zigzag to finish the short ends of the crotch piece.
- I set my machine to zigzag for the entire process in fact. It's much nicer to sew a zigzag on knit fabric. This allows the knit to stretch properly and since underwear undergoes a lot of stress, zigzag is best! -
3
Attach the pieces
- Sew the front and back (right sides together) at the crotch seam.
- Place the crotch piece (wrong sides together) centered in between the front and back pieces. Fold the leg seams down twice to make a hem. Pin and then stitch. This should secure the crotch piece in properly. If it doesn't quite fit, it's knit, it'll stretch! -
4
Side Seams and Top Casing
- fold your front and back pieces so that the side seams are matched (right sides together). Stitch side seams.
- Fold down your top casing 1/4 of an inch and press. Then fold down another inch to form a casing. Stitch around the edge making sure to leave a few inches open to insert the elastic. -
5
Insert Elastic and Decorate
- you might want to try on your pair of boy cuts in order to get an accurate measurement. Since I'm making these to stock in my shop, I measured my own hips. Remember that these panties fit low (around the hips) when measuring.
- insert elastic into casing using safety pins. Sew elastic together and then sew the casing opening shut.
- Decorate however you like!