Ive been looking around the internet all day for DIY underwear, getting frustrated because nobody goes into enough detail. I'm a visual learner. I am SO GLAD I came across your video! You explained it very easily and actually explained what you were doing as you were doing it. THANK YOU!!!
I actually did it!!! First pair was trial and error for fit. Second pair I am proud to wear! Thank you for all you do. It inspires all of us..especially those of us who are self-taught (well....Melly taught!)
I just made these out of clothes that I don't wear. It is such a quick project and now I don't have to take my old clothes to goodwill, I can just hack them up. You are such an amazing sewing teacher/designer.
This is one the best tutorials that I have seen on TH-cam. You make me feel like an expert already. I really appreciate you giving the variations for the elastic. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.... I made a scrap pair and now I am so full of myself.... Thanks Melly! You Rock!
Thank you for the video and free pattern. Especially that you included plus sizes. You really make this look like anyone can do it. I am going to try using an old t shirt first.
This would be especially perfect for making underwear to match a knit skirt, if the skirt were short and/or a full circle, and prone to possibly flipping up in a breeze. In the original series of Star Trek they wore very short miniskirts, but since their underwear matched it didn't look indecent if you got a glimpse during a scene where maybe the girl was thrown around during a space battle or something.
The Star Trek minidresses were actually cleverly-cut rompers! There's a few scenes where Uhura is bending over something that makes it obvious, but you usually can't tell.
Thank you so much this is the most clear way of explaining how to do the gussets. I've watched other videos about the burrito method and it is just all so confusing to me but this makes it much more clear
You answered my initial question of "is it worth making your own underwear?" because yes, so many scraps! And I love how you showed the different types of elastic you could use so that I didn't have to run out and buy a special elastic if I didn't have any on hand. And the tissue paper tip! Love this video, thanks for making it.
I have watched so many sewing videos and by far, you are the most clear and concise instructor I have listened to. Thank you. I know how to sew at a decent level and just want to take it to the next level. The way that you teach speaks to the way my brain understands the methodology of sewing.
Thank you for this. I have been wanting to make cute everyday undies for years and I've made two test ones and I love them. So neat and tidy and a good way to use up scraps. I actually ordered a custom print just to have even more fun with these. Again, so nice of you to make a tutorial.
You are a saint! I struggled with these 3 sandwich pieces! Seam ripped and retired until fabric was ruined. Then I watched your amazing trick! Thank you,thank you, thank you! So thankful 🙏💓. Now the side seams. I believe should be sewed AFTER elastic applied. Just makes since. Flat construction much easier than stretching and sewing around a small curved leg hole. But everyone doing video's of side seams before elastic. Strange.
This is sooo great! I'm sewing panties for the first time and I was looking for a Tutorial that helps me to understand how to do this. And this is the best Tutorial ever! Thank you sooooo much!!!
Great tutorial. Made underwear years ago and totally forgot how to make them. Reviewed other tutorials and they were not quite as explicit as your video. Great job 👏
Thank you for this pattern and video. If have researched this video so many times. I finally was able to get a friend to print the pattern and I have made my first pair with plain white cotton. Will make more out if other material that I can find around the house during these COVID-19 times but I will keep the guests cotton. I used 6mm (1/4 inch for you northern hemisphere) elastic and rolled it under.
Thank you very much for the great video tutorial and free pattern. I learned a lot, watching you. I’ve seen other lingerie videos on TH-cam before, but your instructions and explanations are the most clear I’ve come across. I’m sure I can find an old T-shirt to repurpose into some comfy drawers for me to wear. By the way, I agree wholeheartedly about what you said re: the lack of quality in store-bought panties these days. The prices have gotten outrageous and they don’t even last that long.
Hi Melissa. I have linen scraps I would like to use to make underwear. However, it doesn't have any stretch. Should it be cut on the bias? Can you give any tips? Thanks!
Just finished my first pair. Used some poly-lycra (shiny) with tan t-shirt crotch, then 1/2 inch lingerie elastic on legs and waist on right side flipped to the inside and finished with a narrow coverstitch. Thanks sew much Melly ! I'd post pics, but don't know where.
Thank you. I just made my first pair yesterday out of some scrap from 3 yrs ago. It can be harrowing keeping such small margins consistent but it totally works and makes a professional looking finish.
Does look quite straightforward, even the gusset looks just right done this way. If I wanted to use non stretchy pure silk fabric, would this shape cut a bit bigger still work out?
Have you ever done any dance items? I watched this video so I could make dance briefs for my daughter but thinking it would not be the same. I have an idea in my head of using a pair of her already purchased briefs to make a template, but after that I get lost. Would you be able to make some videos showing how you would make dance briefs and/or a leotard? Most seem like they don’t have elastic in them, but I am unsure. Also, you don’t want too many seams either.... I’m perplexed 🤷🏽♀️🤔
What do you think of the idea of using ribbing as if it were the elastic? Or a doubled band of self-fabric, the way you might do a tee shirt neck binding? I'm toying with the idea of sewing them on, trying to achieve the look of something approaching a yoga pants waist, with a little more coverage in the leg/crotch area.
Oh boy, I wont know how to act getting panties when I make them as opposed to when iI can find them. ;) thanks for the video, this is an important item!!
Very useful tutorial, thank you. I was just wondering why you chose to shift the side seams further forward on your knicker pattern. I don't think I've ever seen this before.
Thanks for the video would love to make these panties but I don't know where I'm suppose to get the free pattern down load every place I go wants me to give them my email address to sign up on their site. Is there not just a link to go straight to the download, why is it so difficult to find this pattern? Can you help me please, thank you
hello Melly you are best tailor and i love your all the works and cloths you sew i your great fan, actually i want to know the name of the fabric used to make Calvin Klein underwear.
I subscribed to your blog several months ago and have actually read all the emails that have come in and found every one very useful! so thank you! My only question is HOW to get the free panty download pattern??? I have been trying for a few hours to log in and access the pattern but without luck. Please help!
Wish I could get to the sewing part. I clicked on the link to get the pattern, had to scroll and scroll until I found that I had to subscribe (which is fine) then I thought the pattern would be sent to my email since I couldn’t find it anywhere. Nope just an email to get to the whole gallery, that I have to type a password to get into. Still didn’t see the pattern in the gallery. Is there not a link to JUST the panty pattern? Did not expect it to be so difficult.
Doing the waist band was fairly easy. I followed the directions carefully, and it came out alright. HOWEVER, the leg holes were a nightmare. I checked some other sites and saw that they sewed the elastic along the leg holes before sewing up the side seams. Is there a reason for doing it one over another?
@@Mellysews I think they just do from the beginning of to end of the leg hole, and then they are connected when you sew the side seams; but there is no elastic on the sides. The flimsy material with the smaller elastic made it quite tricky as it would just keep shifting. I used a walking foot and ballpoint needle (and a paper towel underneath), and finally got them done and wore them today. Practice will make perfect....and I did learn alot. I made pajamas from your Jogging Pants Sewalong and they came out wonderfully. Thanks for your excellent videos.
What are the settings for the zig zag? Thanks for a great video! I am a plus size and the cost for panties are crazy. I’ve been sewing for 40 years and have never thought about sewing my own panties. So I’m gonna give it a try.
i have been making mine for years, but i have done away with the front Gusset seam, and added a full front liner, they resemble a swimsuit Bottom with all seams hidden
THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOUR YOUR TEACHINGS !! and THANK YOU FOR THE PATTERN!! do you have them in children sizes. i dont know their measurements. I want to make them n so that i can give it out to the children orphanage homes (somewhere in future). They actually need some innerwear more than food. people always donates clothes n food but not innerwear. (well maybe no one ever thought of it before heheehe) can you also teach us on how to do simple trainy bra for young children/teenagers too~ i love everything you have thought us~
Great idea I still wann to sew my own underware since I started again sewing in 1989 but it is still a dream cause no one makes Pantern for plus size Woman as me with169 hip
Hey there, So I love this tutorial it was easy to follow and I'd like the free pattern. I followed the link listed above and can't find the link to download 'JUST' the pattern? there are other downloads which have nothing to do with the pattern, such as 'a search adminitrator' or a 'free online pdf converter' which I accidently thought it was the pattern at first....so now I have that? :( and I just subscribed to the newsletter to have access to all the free patterns. Then down at the bottom a box says 'Buy the pattern with printable instructions??
Kathy here not paul. I really wish you sewed the leg openings. They are harder than the waist band!! Mine stretch and turned out wavy and so didn't fit right!! What do you do to keep them from stretching? I even tried stay stitching, but it just didn't work. Help!
How to get the pattern here mellysews.com/sew-underwear-with-a-free-panties-pattern/
Ive been looking around the internet all day for DIY underwear, getting frustrated because nobody goes into enough detail. I'm a visual learner. I am SO GLAD I came across your video! You explained it very easily and actually explained what you were doing as you were doing it. THANK YOU!!!
Glad I could help!
I actually did it!!! First pair was trial and error for fit. Second pair I am proud to wear! Thank you for all you do. It inspires all of us..especially those of us who are self-taught (well....Melly taught!)
Yay! Glad you liked it.
I just made these out of clothes that I don't wear. It is such a quick project and now I don't have to take my old clothes to goodwill, I can just hack them up. You are such an amazing sewing teacher/designer.
I'm glad you're reusing fabric!
Brilliant idea!
This is one the best tutorials that I have seen on TH-cam. You make me feel like an expert already. I really appreciate you giving the variations for the elastic. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.... I made a scrap pair and now I am so full of myself.... Thanks Melly! You Rock!
So glad you're having fun with sewing!
Unbelievable how easy this tutorial is!
Thanks for watching!
@@Mellysews ú
Thank you for the video and free pattern. Especially that you included plus sizes. You really make this look like anyone can do it. I am going to try using an old t shirt first.
Just make sure your old t-shirt has at least 30% stretch or you may need to size up. Some 100% cotton tees don't stretch that much.
great idea, panties are so over priced for how much fabric they use!
Thanks for watching!
Mirabelle, this is *my* #1 reason!!
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Yeah and you could use an old t shirt. That's what I did.
This looks easy. Nice to have t shirt and underwear to match.
Yes - love matching!
OMG that's a wonderful idea!!!
This would be especially perfect for making underwear to match a knit skirt, if the skirt were short and/or a full circle, and prone to possibly flipping up in a breeze.
In the original series of Star Trek they wore very short miniskirts, but since their underwear matched it didn't look indecent if you got a glimpse during a scene where maybe the girl was thrown around during a space battle or something.
The Star Trek minidresses were actually cleverly-cut rompers! There's a few scenes where Uhura is bending over something that makes it obvious, but you usually can't tell.
I can hardly wait to make a dozen pair of my own, and get to choose any color or style of fabric I like!
Thank you so much this is the most clear way of explaining how to do the gussets. I've watched other videos about the burrito method and it is just all so confusing to me but this makes it much more clear
Glad it was helpful!
Melly You make all things possible in sewing. Thank you for sharing your art. Blessing to you and your family.
Thank you so much!
Wow wow wow. Perfect tutorial. So easy to follow. Detailed but not complicated or too long !!! Good job.
Glad you liked it!!
I can’t wait to sew my first pair. I’m a newbie sewer and every garment I’ve made…I followed along to your tutorials. You’re a great teacher!
thanks!
You are a great teacher. Everything was clearly described and demonstrated.
Glad it was helpful!
you are a true teacher. i'm on it...leftover scrappy fabric uses, love it!
Thanks for watching!
You answered my initial question of "is it worth making your own underwear?" because yes, so many scraps! And I love how you showed the different types of elastic you could use so that I didn't have to run out and buy a special elastic if I didn't have any on hand. And the tissue paper tip! Love this video, thanks for making it.
Glad you liked it!
I have watched so many sewing videos and by far, you are the most clear and concise instructor I have listened to. Thank you. I know how to sew at a decent level and just want to take it to the next level. The way that you teach speaks to the way my brain understands the methodology of sewing.
Glad it's helpful!
This video was so easy to understand. I can only assume it hours to film and edit, congrats great work
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this. I have been wanting to make cute everyday undies for years and I've made two test ones and I love them. So neat and tidy and a good way to use up scraps. I actually ordered a custom print just to have even more fun with these.
Again, so nice of you to make a tutorial.
Wonderful!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VIDEOS. I HOPE YOU KNOW THAT THIS CHANNEL IS PRETTY HELPFUL FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LEARN SEWING. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SO MUCH 💛
Thank you so much!
Never thought I would make panties but it looks easy when you do it so may give it a try. Great instruction, very clear. Thank you.
Elizabeth Sawyer i mean its the smallest clothing, why wouldnt it be the easiest lol
You are a saint! I struggled with these 3 sandwich pieces! Seam ripped and retired until fabric was ruined. Then I watched your amazing trick! Thank you,thank you, thank you! So thankful 🙏💓. Now the side seams. I believe should be sewed AFTER elastic applied. Just makes since. Flat construction much easier than stretching and sewing around a small curved leg hole. But everyone doing video's of side seams before elastic. Strange.
Glad the sandwich instructions helped!
Wow that looks so easy, never thought it’s so simple to make....thank you for sharing.. 🌹❤️🌹❤️
Thanks for watching!
I love this tutorial! I made my first undies and they turned so nice! Thank you so much!
Glad you liked it!
This is sooo great! I'm sewing panties for the first time and I was looking for a Tutorial that helps me to understand how to do this. And this is the best Tutorial ever!
Thank you sooooo much!!!
Thanks for watching!
Hi there what type of panties do you wear?
Great tutorial. Made underwear years ago and totally forgot how to make them.
Reviewed other tutorials and they were not quite as explicit as your video. Great job 👏
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this pattern and video. If have researched this video so many times.
I finally was able to get a friend to print the pattern and I have made my first pair with plain white cotton.
Will make more out if other material that I can find around the house during these COVID-19 times but I will keep the guests cotton. I used 6mm (1/4 inch for you northern hemisphere) elastic and rolled it under.
Glad you were able to sew!
Thank you very much for the great video tutorial and free pattern. I learned a lot, watching you. I’ve seen other lingerie videos on TH-cam before, but your instructions and explanations are the most clear I’ve come across. I’m sure I can find an old T-shirt to repurpose into some comfy drawers for me to wear.
By the way, I agree wholeheartedly about what you said re: the lack of quality in store-bought panties these days. The prices have gotten outrageous and they don’t even last that long.
Glad you like it - and old t-shirts can make nice undies!
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing.
Great instructions for elastic application. Thank you for sharing.
What a great tutorial! 👌🏼😀
Wonderful! I’m just giving your patter a go. Hopefully it will turn out just as nice as yours!
Have fun sewing!
You make it look so easy. Great instructions!
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you for this tutorial! ❤
Thanks for watching!
Love this! Thanks!
All three in one video! Nicely executed! I’ll try all three (practice that is, 😂) Thank you! 🥰
Have fun sewing!
This is by far the easiest panty tutorial I have seen.
Glad to hear that!
This tutorial is so helpful, thank you for sharing🦋✨
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video! I just sewed my first pair of undies! They fit perfect too! I did use my old pair as a pattern.
Wonderful!
Thank you so much! I’ve always been intimidated by sewing underwear but will definitely be trying these! 😘
Thanks for watching!
You did not show how to make the pattern. Back part and front part.
Thank Mel for making all of those look so easy to accomplish.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much!!! You make it so plain and easy to follow!
You are so welcome!
Gusset sandwich! I love that. Thanks for this excellent video. I refer to it a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it!
So clear and easy to understand! Thank you for uploading!
Thanks for watching!
Really great tutorial. Easy to follow. Clear directions, and a great view of each step, thank you!!
Thanks for watching!
Now I finally know what to do with an old t-shirt I have. Great tutorial. Thank you x
Thanks for watching!
Great idea!!
This was an awesome tutorial! I want to sew my own panties because I cannot find one I like anymore. This was so helpful - thanks so much!!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for this tutorial, i just made my first pair underpants, its nice and fit, I am thrilled.
Wonderful!
Thank you for such excellent instruction!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, thanks for these instructions. You make it look so easy. I can't wait to have enough knit scraps to do a trial run
Happy sewing!
Nice video. Very Informative.... Just need to grab a pattern now.
Have fun sewing!
Hi Melissa. I have linen scraps I would like to use to make underwear. However, it doesn't have any stretch. Should it be cut on the bias? Can you give any tips? Thanks!
You'd need a different pattern to make this work with woven fabric; this pattern is for stretch fabrics only.
Just finished my first pair. Used some poly-lycra (shiny) with tan t-shirt crotch, then 1/2 inch lingerie elastic on legs and waist on right side flipped to the inside and finished with a narrow coverstitch. Thanks sew much Melly ! I'd post pics, but don't know where.
Good job - glad you like it!
Thank you. I just made my first pair yesterday out of some scrap from 3 yrs ago.
It can be harrowing keeping such small margins consistent but it totally works and makes a professional looking finish.
Glad you like it!
Great detailed tutorial. Thank you so much!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Still one of my favorite videos on how to handle the burrito treatment.
Glad it's helpful!
I just found ur channel and I love it so much ❤ you have multipline projects and u explain them so good
Thanks for watching!
this is the best instructions thank you god bless
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, very clear demonstration.
thanks for watching!
Wonderful instructions, thank you!!
You are so welcome!
Fantastic tutorial 💚💚💓💓💓
Thanks for watching!
Brilliant tutorial once again! Thanks xx
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your ideas dear
Thanks for watching
Excellent. I have already made some knickers but I definitely went about it in a more complicated way!
Thanks for watching!
l love this tutorial thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
How cute! Thanks so much for this vid!
Thanks for watching!
Does look quite straightforward, even the gusset looks just right done this way. If I wanted to use non stretchy pure silk fabric, would this shape cut a bit bigger still work out?
This pattern is designed for stretch fabrics; I can't say how they would turn out using a woven.
Another idea for using the silk fabric would be to make some really pretty tap pants. I make them for wearing under my sundresses in the summer time.
Thanks, Melly, for the great idea "How to sew underwear.
Thanks for watching.
I like your instructions better then the pin up girls instructions thanks
Thanks for watching!
Have you ever done any dance items? I watched this video so I could make dance briefs for my daughter but thinking it would not be the same. I have an idea in my head of using a pair of her already purchased briefs to make a template, but after that I get lost. Would you be able to make some videos showing how you would make dance briefs and/or a leotard? Most seem like they don’t have elastic in them, but I am unsure. Also, you don’t want too many seams either.... I’m perplexed 🤷🏽♀️🤔
I have not sewn dancewear
You mean seamless underwear?
Bindu Patel not exactly.... like so there is no seam in the crotch area. Seams on the sides would be okay.
What do you think of the idea of using ribbing as if it were the elastic? Or a doubled band of self-fabric, the way you might do a tee shirt neck binding? I'm toying with the idea of sewing them on, trying to achieve the look of something approaching a yoga pants waist, with a little more coverage in the leg/crotch area.
Your the best teacher! :) ILU
Thank you! 😃
Oh boy, I wont know how to act getting panties when I make them as opposed to when iI can find them. ;) thanks for the video, this is an important item!!
Thanks for watching
Very useful tutorial, thank you. I was just wondering why you chose to shift the side seams further forward on your knicker pattern. I don't think I've ever seen this before.
That’s a pretty common feature on ready to wear ones.
@@Mellysews I didn't know that - I'm going to check all the underpants in my drawer for that now!
You seem to choose a zigzag stitch, but I was wondering, wouldn't a 3 step zigzag be more effective? Looking forward to making some pairs soon!
i used the stitch I feel is most effective for most people, you’re welcome to experiment and see what you prefer.
You make it look so easy! Since I don’t have the shape for bikini panties, would you direct me to a briefs pattern?
I do not have a tutorial for briefs
I like this because it’s to the point
Thanks!
Thanks for the video would love to make these panties but I don't know where I'm suppose to get the free pattern down load every place I go wants me to give them my email address to sign up on their site. Is there not just a link to go straight to the download, why is it so difficult to find this pattern? Can you help me please, thank you
Pattern is free to newsletter subscribers.
This is one of the best underwear tutorials ive seen on TH-cam. Your whole channel is great, thanks for all the work you put in for these.
Thanks!
hello Melly you are best tailor and i love your all the works and cloths you sew i your great fan, actually i want to know the name of the fabric used to make Calvin Klein underwear.
I have no idea what fabric they use, it should say on their label but I don't buy their underwear.
I can’t wait to try this 😊thank you
Have fun sewing!
Thank you...you really helped !!!
Glad it helped!
I subscribed to your blog several months ago and have actually read all the emails that have come in and found every one very useful! so thank you!
My only question is HOW to get the free panty download pattern???
I have been trying for a few hours to log in and access the pattern but without luck. Please help!
There is a video of the process here: mellysews.com/free-pattern-troubleshooting/
Wish I could get to the sewing part. I clicked on the link to get the pattern, had to scroll and scroll until I found that I had to subscribe (which is fine) then I thought the pattern would be sent to my email since I couldn’t find it anywhere. Nope just an email to get to the whole gallery, that I have to type a password to get into. Still didn’t see the pattern in the gallery. Is there not a link to JUST the panty pattern? Did not expect it to be so difficult.
The pattern is in the gallery, you just have to scroll down some.
Thank you for your video and free pattern.
Thanks for watching!
Doing the waist band was fairly easy. I followed the directions carefully, and it came out alright. HOWEVER, the leg holes were a nightmare. I checked some other sites and saw that they sewed the elastic along the leg holes before sewing up the side seams. Is there a reason for doing it one over another?
It's just personal preference; I don't like elastic in my side seams. Do whichever works best for you.
@@Mellysews I think they just do from the beginning of to end of the leg hole, and then they are connected when you sew the side seams; but there is no elastic on the sides. The flimsy material with the smaller elastic made it quite tricky as it would just keep shifting. I used a walking foot and ballpoint needle (and a paper towel underneath), and finally got them done and wore them today. Practice will make perfect....and I did learn alot. I made pajamas from your Jogging Pants Sewalong and they came out wonderfully. Thanks for your excellent videos.
Excellent tutorial.
Thanks for watching!
So Inspiring ! Thanks for the good lesson .
Thanks for watching
Hi! i love the pattern, how do i know how much elastic to use?
it’s in a chart in the pattern.
Nice one dear
Thank you 😊
I'm going to make these out of some scrap knit fabric that I saved for this type of project. This is the reason i never throw away fabric.
Great way to use up scraps!
What are the settings for the zig zag? Thanks for a great video! I am a plus size and the cost for panties are crazy. I’ve been sewing for 40 years and have never thought about sewing my own panties. So I’m gonna give it a try.
It depends. More on stretch stitches here mellysews.com/types-stretch-stitches-sewing-knits/
Thank you so much! I can't wait to try these
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i have been making mine for years, but i have done away with the front Gusset seam, and added a full front liner, they resemble a swimsuit Bottom with all seams hidden
Yes, that's another way to make them.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOUR YOUR TEACHINGS !!
and THANK YOU FOR THE PATTERN!!
do you have them in children sizes. i dont know their measurements.
I want to make them n so that i can give it out to the children orphanage homes (somewhere in future). They actually need some innerwear more than food. people always donates clothes n food but not innerwear. (well maybe no one ever thought of it before heheehe)
can you also teach us on how to do simple trainy bra for young children/teenagers too~
i love everything you have thought us~
I don't have this one in children's sizes.
the burrito method like in a shirt with a yolk. Great idea
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! Thank you so much. Do you cut the length of the elastic to match the size of the waist exactly? Didn't see that instruction.
Elastic lengths for each size are given in the pattern I'm using here.
Great idea I still wann to sew my own underware since I started again sewing in 1989 but it is still a dream cause no one makes Pantern for plus size Woman as me with169 hip
This post might help you take a smaller pattern and make it your size. mellysews.com/2014/09/make-sewing-pattern-bigger-smaller.html
Hey there, So I love this tutorial it was easy to follow and I'd like the free pattern. I followed the link listed above and can't find the link to download 'JUST' the pattern? there are other downloads which have nothing to do with the pattern, such as 'a search adminitrator' or a 'free online pdf converter' which I accidently thought it was the pattern at first....so now I have that? :( and I just subscribed to the newsletter to have access to all the free patterns. Then down at the bottom a box says 'Buy the pattern with printable instructions??
There is a video of the pattern download process here.
mellysews.com/2014/12/free-pattern-troubleshooting.html
Kathy here not paul. I really wish you sewed the leg openings. They are harder than the waist band!! Mine stretch and turned out wavy and so didn't fit right!! What do you do to keep them from stretching? I even tried stay stitching, but it just didn't work. Help!
I do the legs the same as the waist. I’d suggest basting the elastic in for practice if you’re struggling.
Very Nice!
Thanks for watching!