Sew: DIY Big Knickers, Pin Up Panties & A Sewing Book Giveaway! {CLOSED}

I just love my big knickers because:

They are really comfy!
They show no lines under clothes
They smooth cellulite and belly wobble
No muffin tops
They can be downright sexy!

I know some of you are thinking granny panties but I think they have a vintage appeal and look more proportionate on my body. I feel much more confident and sexy in these and you know how feeling good translates to looking good! I’ve been on a lingerie sewing kick, so I decided to make my own. I can make them look they way I’d like and match them to other things which is very cool but they are a nice quick sew too. I like to sew as much as I can but some times the thought of a big project feels too hard, on those days I can whip up some knickers. I actually call them ‘big knickers’ but I know many vintage loving gals prefer to call them pinup panties. Either beats granny pants! These were the basic panty pattern from Kwik Sew book, Beautiful Lingerie by Kerstin Martnsson that I used to make my 1930’s inspired French teddy. You may also want to check out the sweet and sexy nightgown I made to match these knickers.

The blue cherry blossom fabric is a polyester lycra with 4 way stretch. I lined the crotch with a blue floral cotton jersey, used in this tshirt. I used lilac picot lingerie elastic in two sizes (thinner elastic on the legs) for the legs and waist. That little knot of pale blue was a tiny satin ribbon that got eaten by my washing machine!

This is a red cotton jersey and a black stretch burnout fabric, both from Spotlight. I used black picot lingerie elastic at the waist and legs. I found the cute little bow on eBay.

I am really happy with how my knickers turned out. I know it seems boring to sew your own undies but I got quite a kick out of it. I love that there are endless design possibilities, even thought I tend to stick to my rule of three. If you are interested in making your own, So, Zo… has a great free pattern with excellent instructions. Or you could enter the GIVEAWAY to win…….

What kind of knickers do you love? Do you call them knickers, undies, panties or something else? Would you make your own? If you would like to make your own I am giving away a copy of Bare Essentials – Underwear by Jennifer Lynne Matthews – Fairbanks valued at $39.99. Bare Essentials has basic panty patterns, sewing instructions and directions on altering the patterns into various other styles.

To get your hot little hands on Bare Essentials and start sewing your own fabulous creations, just follow these steps:

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