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The Emporia => What lies beneath... => Topic started by: Sewbee on December 23, 2017, 22:49:33 PM

Title: Lingerie Fabrics and Elastics
Post by: Sewbee on December 23, 2017, 22:49:33 PM
Where can you buy fabric to make panties/knickers, as well as the fancy elastic you use for the waistband and around the legs? Often when I feel like sewing something quick and easy I sew these. :)

I could have sworn someone posted a resource but I'm darned if I can find it.
Title: Re: Lingerie Fabrics and Elastics
Post by: BrendaP on December 23, 2017, 22:53:29 PM
The Sewing Chest (http://sewingchest.co.uk/) probably has the most choice.

I'm pretty sure I posted a list of bra making supplies right at teh beginning of TSP; I'll have a look for it.

Title: Re: Lingerie Fabrics and Elastics
Post by: BrendaP on December 23, 2017, 22:59:11 PM
Yep, it's at http://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,140.0.html  (http://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,140.0.html)

Bra making materials are a bit more specialised than for knickers, all you really need is tricot or other fabric with a bit of stretch to it for the back, same fabric or matching/contrasting lace for the front, soft elastic and a bit of cotton jersey for the crotch
Title: Re: Lingerie Fabrics and Elastics
Post by: Sewbee on December 23, 2017, 23:00:05 PM
Quote from: BrendaP on December 23, 2017, 22:53:29 PM
The Sewing Chest (http://sewingchest.co.uk/) probably has the most choice.

I'm pretty sure I posted a list of bra making supplies right at teh beginning of TSP; I'll have a look for it.

Thanks so much, Brenda. I am on my iPad but I probably need to view their website on the computer. I see tricot which is lovely and also some pretty elastics. I can't see any fine single cotton jersey. I haven't seen it in fabric stores either, although I haven't asked.
Title: Re: Lingerie Fabrics and Elastics
Post by: Sewbee on December 23, 2017, 23:01:28 PM
Quote from: BrendaP on December 23, 2017, 22:59:11 PM
Yep, it's at http://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,140.0.html  (http://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,140.0.html)

Bra making materials are a bit more specialised than for knickers, all you really need is tricot or other fabric with a bit of stretch to it for the back, same fabric or matching/contrasting lace for the front, soft elastic and a bit of cotton jersey for the crotch

Thanks, Brenda. I'll look at the link. I haven't tried bras but might do that at some point. I must admit they intimidate me.
Title: Re: Lingerie Fabrics and Elastics
Post by: BrendaP on December 23, 2017, 23:27:51 PM
Quote from: Sewbee on December 23, 2017, 23:00:05 PM
I can't see any fine single cotton jersey.

http://sewingchest.co.uk/index.php?cPath=133 (http://sewingchest.co.uk/index.php?cPath=133)
Title: Re: Lingerie Fabrics and Elastics
Post by: Sewbee on December 23, 2017, 23:54:42 PM
Quote from: BrendaP on December 23, 2017, 23:27:51 PM
http://sewingchest.co.uk/index.php?cPath=133 (http://sewingchest.co.uk/index.php?cPath=133)

Thank you very much, Brenda. I switched to the computer and have been hunting for just that. :)