Mens boxers from 1945 pattern

Added Feb 13, 2010

by Peter Lappin

New York, United...

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Description

This is a pair of boxers I made from Simplicity 1960, a vintage pattern from 1945. They sit high on the waist, button closed in front, and have an adjustable (buttoned) waistband. I love them but it was work to make them: they have 9 buttons in all, and 8 buttonholes!

I made these out of a piece of an old cotton/poly sheet. Essentially, this is a muslin, but it came out so well I’m posting them here.

There’s also a lot more pics and info about the boxers and the pattern on my blog, malepatternboldness.blogspot.com.

Material Notes

You can ready my extended pattern review, with a link to more pics, at http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=48019

Difficulty

Intermediate

Categories

For
Men
Garment Type
Lingerie/Undergarments

19 Comments

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    May 3, 2010, 12.24 AMby jacquelynt

    These are fantastic. I cannot believe you have only been sewing since last year. Did you wear vintage clothing before you started sewing or did sewing really get you into it?

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      May 3, 2010, 12.55 AMby Peter Lappin

      No, I’ve been wearing vintage on and off for a long time — well, not always true vintage, but certainly thrift store stuff. Nothing like these boxers though!

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    Mar 1, 2010, 04.00 PMby Ed Mannarino

    Wow, now that is talent ! I love old vintage patterns !

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    Feb 17, 2010, 02.37 PMby shaunie

    Very nice work! You are so talented and I want you to know, you inspire me! Keep up to good work!

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      Feb 17, 2010, 04.08 PMby Peter Lappin

      Thanks, Shaunie. I appreciate it!

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    Feb 17, 2010, 12.38 AMby kosmika

    Ohhhhhhh these are stunning!!!!!!!! I LOVE this pattern and the outcome!!! you did a great job! …and the fourth photo is just too funny :D

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      Feb 17, 2010, 02.23 AMby Peter Lappin

      Thanks! They were fun to make too. I’d like to do them again in a better quality all-cotton fabric. Thanks for the comment!

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    Feb 16, 2010, 09.12 PMby benew

    At first glance, I thought these were women’s shorts because of the detail on the waistband but I looked harder and realized the physique. I LOVE THESE. Look at that fabric! Look at those pleats! 8 Button holes. GOOD GRIEF.

    Sir, we bow down to your skill. Good Day. (^_^)

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      Feb 16, 2010, 10.49 PMby Peter Lappin

      Thanks for the feedback! I was a lot of work, I guess, but it went pretty fast. I want to do these again in a better quality fabric, maybe something with stripes.
      Glad you like them!

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    Feb 16, 2010, 08.38 PMby vintagegal

    Wow! These knickers are so hot! I am heading to your blogspot right after this…you have inspired me to want to make these-right now! Kudos to you for bravely going where few fashionable men would dare to go…
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      Feb 16, 2010, 10.49 PMby Peter Lappin

      Thanks, Vintage Gal! Hope you enjoy the blog too.

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    Feb 16, 2010, 04.43 AMby ink

    Those photo’s are delish! I LOVE those boxers. I love all the comments and I am still trying to figure out how I can trade in my dogs for a hand-held model. Why do women have all these ridiculous panties and men have very little in the way of undergarments? I am inspired to design my hubster a pair of man pants that might give these a run for the money……….. Love these….I agree…one in every colour and fabric perhaps. ;-}

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      Feb 16, 2010, 12.24 PMby Peter Lappin

      Small dogs have their own problems. Next time I want a big one!

      These old boxers patterns are out there and show up on Etsy and eBay often; you just have to wait to find the right size.

      Thanks for the feedback!

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    Feb 15, 2010, 12.16 PMby elguanche

    well….. very old fashioned but with that kind of body still sexy!!!!

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    Feb 14, 2010, 11.27 AMby seazoo

    Wow.. So nice…!!!

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    Feb 14, 2010, 10.27 AMby gdac

    Hi-waisted boxers… HAWT!!!! Love ’em!

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      Feb 16, 2010, 10.50 PMby Peter Lappin

      Thanks, GDAC. They were fun to do.

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    Feb 14, 2010, 08.48 AMby pieriangirl

    These are so great! I wish I had a guy who’d be willing to wear boxers like these! Your blog is fantastic, too!

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      Feb 16, 2010, 10.51 PMby Peter Lappin

      Thanks, pieriangirl!

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    Feb 13, 2010, 11.46 PMby nenasew

    When I first skimed thru projects I dismissed your boxer shorts because I thought some idiot posted a picture from a magazine. I am so glad I looked at it anyway because these boxers are awesome. What a little gem of a pattern you got there. You should make one in every color and sell them. How are they to sleep in?

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      Feb 14, 2010, 01.55 AMby Peter Lappin

      Well, I haven’t slept in them yet. That high waistband takes a little getting used to. But they’re great for just lounging around the house. Thanks for the complements! Peter

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    Feb 13, 2010, 11.27 PMby twoboos

    I think these are AWESOME….and sexy – I’m sure my bf would like them too…. great photos! I love your Blog too…. GREAT work!! :)

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      Feb 14, 2010, 01.56 AMby Peter Lappin

      Thanks so much! Peter

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    Feb 13, 2010, 10.50 PMby calicocouture

    This is so fun to see. By the way, I love the name of your blog!

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      Feb 14, 2010, 01.56 AMby Peter Lappin

      Thanks! It’s work, but I love doing it. Peter

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    Feb 13, 2010, 09.38 PMby aibby

    Love them, I think they look good in this fabric. Nice pics too.

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    Feb 13, 2010, 08.16 PMby anna agyekum

    love these they would make a pritty lady pattern!

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      Feb 13, 2010, 10.22 PMby Peter Lappin

      I agree! Like tap pants.

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    Feb 13, 2010, 06.43 PMby susanne2011

    This is awesome. I love vintage patterns and I think it would be really cool to see some more creations for men on this website! I think the waistband of this boxershort would actually be really nice on a skirt for girls!

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      Feb 13, 2010, 10.22 PMby Peter Lappin

      I love the waistband best of all — though it was hard to put together with all those buttons and buttonholes.

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    Feb 13, 2010, 06.35 PMby 1teta

    cute :)

    but there isn’t any man I know who would wear these without force ;D

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    • Jeans_sew_along_best_thumb

      Feb 13, 2010, 10.22 PMby Peter Lappin

      Well, I like ’em! ;)

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    Feb 13, 2010, 05.27 PMby wzrdreams

    Awesome! Retro underclothes are so much fun.

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    • Jeans_sew_along_best_thumb

      Feb 13, 2010, 10.23 PMby Peter Lappin

      Totally. Very fun for loafing around the house.

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