Bustier and Suspender Belt

These are just examples of how good 

we can make lingerie in our first year, 

like when we made the briefs and thong. 

The paper pattern is made up from the mannequin, 

which we use calico to wrap around the mannequin 

then copy it onto spot & cross paper 

to make sure everything fits.

The Bustier

It is made up of 8 panels, 

using plastic boning, overfolding elastic for the hem, 

hook and eyes and a special machine 

to create the holding for the boning.

The Suspender Belt.

It is made up of 8 panels. 

Basically using the same techniques and materials 

as the bustier. 

With added suspender clips.

Briefs and thong

Both of these are easy to make, 

you just need an overlocker and sewing machine. 

The overlocker is needed to add stretch to the pants.

The briefs were made of 3 panels and a gusset. Very Easy.

The thong (back view) has 3 panels and a gusset. 

The only difference in making both is that obviously the style

but also that the gusset on the thong 

is not attached to the back of the thong, 

whilst on the brief it is attached on all sides.

Thinking about how easy these are to make, 

it would be nice to see underwear as outerwear more..

but then you think of all the fat kids who would wear them...

urgh... ><

French Knickers

These French knickers are 

more like a size 16 than a size 12!

But they are so easy to make, 

and cheap too.

Not very pretty, I know, 

but still, its a first!