Irritation is a major concern. Seams must be strategically placed away from high-friction zones like the inner thigh or sensitive apex areas.
If you have a (e.g., a lace bralette or high-waisted panty), let me know and I can give you specialized advice on that pattern. Share public link
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Even with precise drafting, prototype testing (making a "toile" or "muslin") is mandatory. Watch for these common fit errors during your fittings:
Draw a vertical line equal to the rise depth minus your negative ease (typically 10-15%). Irritation is a major concern
| | Author/Publisher | Focus/Target Audience | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics | Julie Cole | Drafting for knits and spandex; for students and designers. | | Bare Essentials: Underwear | Jennifer Lynne Matthews-Fairbanks | Basic underwear design, construction, and pattern grading; for novices. | | Fashion Patternmaking for Menswear | Antonio Donnanno, Elisabetta "Kuky" Drudi | Patterns for menswear including underwear, shirts, trousers; for tailors and enthusiasts. | | Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear | (Book) | Lingerie blocks and creative design adaptations. | | Pattern Construction for Lingerie Dresses, Camisoles, Shorts | Mueller und Sohn | Step-by-step pattern construction guides. | | Course: How to Make a Brief Pattern | Van Jonsson Design | Step-by-step PDF guide for drafting a brief pattern from scratch. |
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Every great underwear design begins with a basic foundation block (or sloper). Here is how to draft a standard women’s brief block using fundamental patternmaking principles. Required Measurements Waist circumference High hip circumference (where the waistband usually sits)
What you plan to use (e.g., cotton spandex, stretch lace, nylon mesh)?
Fold-Over Elastic: Add allowance (the elastic wraps directly around the raw cut edge).
Semi-transparent pattern paper or dotted marking paper.