Sew a women's panty: Do you want to sew your own lingerie? With the TERRA panty, it's super easy! In my tutorial, I'll show you beautiful variations that also fit perfectly in plus size.
What is special about the Terra women's panty?
The midi panty is made without a gusset, making it very easy to sew, even for beginners. It can be sewn in many variations: whether sporty, romantic, or even playful.
The pattern of the panty is designed to fit fantastically in both small and large sizes!
If you would like to sew a panty with lace and a gusset, I recommend my Claire pattern.
Everything included in the eBook
- detailed, illustrated sewing instructions with the following sewing techniques:
- overlay lace, encrusted lace, waistband elastic, hem elastic, ruffled edge
- pattern in sizes 32-60 in A0 and A4
- layout plans for all size nests
- tables: body measurements, finished measurements, fabric requirements
- suitable for beginners
Can you also sew the panty with a sewing machine?
Yes, of course, that is not a problem at all!
You can, for example, sew the panty with a narrow and wide zigzag stitch. An overlock stitch on your sewing machine is also suitable for side and crotch seams.
It is important that you use a new jersey* or stretch needle*. Then the seams will look really nice even with a sewing machine.
Sew a women's panty with an overlocker
With an overlocker, you can conjure up your new panty in no time! My tips on working with jersey and sewing with an overlocker will support you in the process.
Which fabrics can be used to sew the women's panty?
Fine, elastic fabrics are very suitable, such as
- cotton jersey fabrics*
- viscose jersey*
- lingerie microfiber
- ponte jersey*
Viscose jersey is soft and has a subtle sheen. Like lingerie fabrics made of microfiber, it is wonderful for underwear that doesn't bulk.
Ponte is a firmer jersey fabric suitable for sporty underwear because it absorbs moisture well.
In which variations can you sew the women's panty?
In the instructions, I show you the following variations
Sew a women's panty with a waistband elastic
Here I show you a beautiful, clean technique for attaching a waistband elastic. This type of waist treatment is well-suited for sporty panties that need to offer good support. I also describe a quick method using a visible zigzag stitch.
The leg opening of this panty is finished with a narrow internal elastic band.
Sew a women's panty with lace and ruffles
In the instructions, you will find two very simple but incredibly effective ways to embellish panties with lace and ruffles.
Sew a women's panty with encrusted lace
The encrusted lace replaces a part of the fabric in the pattern piece: it is topstitched with an elastic seam, and then the fabric is trimmed back.
Sew a women's panty with overlay lace
The sewn-on elastic lace provides the panty with additional support and stability. If you let the lace extend slightly over the fabric edge, no further hem is needed!
Sew a women's panty with elastic braid
This is a simple and fast method for elastically binding leg openings or the waistband.
Sew a women's panty with jersey strips
As simple as it is ingenious: if you bind the TERRA panty with jersey strips, it becomes a true comfort panty! Guaranteed not to dig in anywhere. The pattern contains the waist and leg trim in original size.
You will also need these materials
- elastic lace*
- elastic band*
- color-matched sewing thread*
- tailor's chalk*
- pins
- alternatively: fabric clips*
- sewing machine or overlocker
- rotary cutter*
- fabric scissors*
- needle & thread
- bow* (lingerie bow)
Why should you sew your own underwear?
Self-sewn lingerie is very trendy! But why? Let's take a closer look at this in this section.
Self-sewn underwear is sustainable
Self-sewn means: the panty is produced under good conditions. No long distances (especially if you shop at the fabric store around the corner!), no exploitation of production workers in emerging countries, no products made for wear and tear.
A big plus: fabric scraps are perfect for self-sewn panties! So: Instead of disposing of the fabric scraps from a sewing project, you can sew the most brilliant panty ever from them! If that isn't green thinking! ;)
Self-sewn determines the fit
You know how it is with store-bought panties: they pinch here, they tug there. And in the end, most of them don't fit the way you like. And when they do, the lingerie is never as visually romantic, original, or sporty as you wish.
When you sew your own underwear, you have full control! After the first test piece (e.g., from jersey scraps!), you know exactly how your panty or camisole should fit in the future. Maybe the waist needs to be a little narrower, the bottom a bit more covered? No problem! You decide by adjusting the pattern to your needs.
And then it's time: then you sew yourself the panty of your dreams in all the colors of the rainbow!
Is there also a matching camisole for the panty?
Of course! You can also conveniently download the lingerie set in a "double pack"!
How do you like the TERRA panty?
Feel free to write your opinion in the comments!
Happy simple sewing,
yours, Sabine
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