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Undies made from my son’s outgrown T-shirts. I copied one of his undies to make the base pattern. Then I made a pair of test undies from old T-shirt so he can tell me what he wanted to change. Yes, I made a muslin for recycled undies…. He wanted his undies to be a bit longer and not too tight around the bum, and I altered the pattern accordingly.
The original undies actually doesn’t have those side strips, the front and back pattern are in one piece. But the T-shirts were too small for this, so I added the side strips to the pattern. I think it looks even better, kinda like cycling shorts. As usual, I only use ordinary sewing machine to make them. I used zigzag stitch set on 0.5-1 on width and 3 on length. It works perfectly!
also blogged here
Material Notes
knit fabric (old T-shirts)
Categories
- Season
- Spring
- For
- Children
- Garment Type
- Lingerie/Undergarments
- Material
- Knits/Jersey
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May 11, 2011, 08.13 PMby hukilaulei
What a smart idea! I’m ashamed to say I just bought my boy a pack of unders yesterday!
May 11, 2011, 07.11 AMby flowergirl22
that is so good,, just even to think,,,, of using old t-shirts great,, inspiring
May 11, 2011, 03.58 AMby robiedodson
I love everything you do!!! Fun to see you here on Burdastyle – one of these days let’s finally make that trade!
May 11, 2011, 02.36 AMby eccentric57
To heck with the boys…I am thinking I may like these for myself. Just skip the opening in the crotch and make myself some bloomer/panties!
May 10, 2011, 10.26 PMby nuiwida23
Awesome! I wish I had the guts to attempt such a thing ;D
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May 11, 2011, 02.09 AMby verypurpleperson
Believe me, it’s not as difficult as it looks! Knits are very forgiving and there’s no need to press the seam allowance every time! :)
May 10, 2011, 08.43 PMby janul
you´re fabulous! I want to try to make some underwear too and I´m a bit scared to work with jersey…
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May 11, 2011, 02.13 AMby verypurpleperson
Thank you! I used to avoid jersey too because I don’t have a serger. But after I tried, it is really easy. Sewing jersey is much more faster than non-stretchy fabric, I spent more time cutting the fabrics than sewing these undies :)
May 10, 2011, 07.53 PMby alexus1325
Those are seriously cute recycled undies! I found a free men’s pattern for something similar, but alas! No men in my life like that style of underpant :P
May 10, 2011, 05.21 PMby YarnUiPhoneApp
This is a clever re-use….man, your little guy’s is set for life in the underwear department. No more RTW for him!
May 10, 2011, 03.54 PMby seasidelaundry
From start to finish-so very clever!
May 10, 2011, 03.08 PMby alisondahl
cute! you never cease to intrigue!
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May 11, 2011, 02.08 AMby verypurpleperson
Aww thank you Alison!
May 10, 2011, 11.45 AMby amibambini
That is SUCH a great up-cycle. Well done you! Love it.
May 10, 2011, 08.48 AMby olystyrene
Great work! What a fantastic way to recycle!
May 10, 2011, 07.09 AMby michelle ><><><
Love these gota try and make some <><
May 10, 2011, 06.00 AMby Shira B
Thats so cool :) it turned out so great!