Adjust patterns for stretch. Stretchability will determine the eventual size of your pattern. Stretchy fabrics like Lycra-blends will allow you to cut patterns that are smaller than your size, depending on the fit you want. Commercial patterns should recommend which fabrics to use but if you are working with an unfamiliar stretchy fabric you may need several tries before you get the "just-right" fit.
Consider your commitment. Not all lingerie is created equal and certain fabrics involve a greater time commitment for washing and care. Silk and synthetic lingerie need to be dry-cleaned while lace and other delicate materials may need to be hand-washed. If you don't want to sign up for the added care, opt for easier-to-clean fabrics like cotton.
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Move around a bit when you're trying on the Hot Sexy Lingerie. Go further than a quick glance in the mirror. Dance around in the dressing room, and lean over and squat down. Does the bra pinch when you reach overhead or is it a comfortable fit? Are you buying something sexy to wear for your spouse and do you intend to wear the negligee during the evening before he sees it? A piece of lingerie that looks hot in the dressing room may not feel great on the dance floor, so give it a whirl before you buy it to see just how it moves with your body.
Use something of your own. You need not go through extensive self-measurement if you already have a garment you know fits you well and which you would like to replicate using different materials. Just be ready to part with it, as you will be cutting it to make pattern pieces. Also visualize how you would improve on the garment in the new rendition and make adjustments accordingly.
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Make a copy. To make a copy of a favorite panty, cut the seam between the front and back of the undergarment. Cut the front portion first to obtain the crotch portion for the lining. Fold each piece in half at the center. Place the cut panty pieces on the paper and trace and cut your pattern pieces (three pieces in all: front, back and lining). Lay the pieces flat on the stiff paper. Trace around the panty segments leaving a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Add a 5/8-inch seam allowance at the hips. Now cut and iron your intended fabric into workable pieces and overlay the pattern pieces onto them. Decide which fabrics should go where, if you have a motley collection. Pin the fabric pieces to the pattern and cut and iron the resulting fabric pieces.
Consider your commitment. Not all lingerie is created equal and certain fabrics involve a greater time commitment for washing and care. Silk and synthetic lingerie need to be dry-cleaned while lace and other delicate materials may need to be hand-washed. If you don't want to sign up for the added care, opt for easier-to-clean fabrics like cotton.
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Move around a bit when you're trying on the Hot Sexy Lingerie. Go further than a quick glance in the mirror. Dance around in the dressing room, and lean over and squat down. Does the bra pinch when you reach overhead or is it a comfortable fit? Are you buying something sexy to wear for your spouse and do you intend to wear the negligee during the evening before he sees it? A piece of lingerie that looks hot in the dressing room may not feel great on the dance floor, so give it a whirl before you buy it to see just how it moves with your body.
Use something of your own. You need not go through extensive self-measurement if you already have a garment you know fits you well and which you would like to replicate using different materials. Just be ready to part with it, as you will be cutting it to make pattern pieces. Also visualize how you would improve on the garment in the new rendition and make adjustments accordingly.
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Make a copy. To make a copy of a favorite panty, cut the seam between the front and back of the undergarment. Cut the front portion first to obtain the crotch portion for the lining. Fold each piece in half at the center. Place the cut panty pieces on the paper and trace and cut your pattern pieces (three pieces in all: front, back and lining). Lay the pieces flat on the stiff paper. Trace around the panty segments leaving a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Add a 5/8-inch seam allowance at the hips. Now cut and iron your intended fabric into workable pieces and overlay the pattern pieces onto them. Decide which fabrics should go where, if you have a motley collection. Pin the fabric pieces to the pattern and cut and iron the resulting fabric pieces.
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