Have you seen the sew-along that Anna and Sarah are co-hosting at A Few Threads Loose and Ohhh Lulu? They are sewing a French pin-up corset garter belt and a French pin-up bra corselet. I’m tempted to sew the garter belt but I haven’t decided yet. There are so many other exciting projects on my want-to-do-list and it’s still thick-stockings weather here.
It’s really fun to see that the sewing community out there is starting to sew lingerie. I have dabbled a bit, panties and a garter belt, and they are surprisingly easy to sew. The best thing is that you don’t need a serger! (I have one but still uses my regular machine when I make panties.)
I took a course at LG Sömnad and Lisa has several very nice patterns for regular panties and bras (unfortunately everything is in swedish).
Take a look at these cute patterns:
- the Madeleine Mini Bloomers, from Colette Patterns
- 1930′s style Circular French Knickers, from Sew Vera Venus
- the Jane negligee top and shorts, from Burda
Thank you for linking to my site Anna!
If you make a pair for yourself I’d love to know how you get on.
I’m searching for a suitable fabric, hopefully I’ll find it soon. I’ll be delighted to show you the result!