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I have been looking for a good raglan sleeve T-shirt pattern and haven't found one yet so I am going to draft my own using a shirt I already have as a template. This is a very simple way to copy a readymade garment that you like and want to make again. If you like my videos, please consider subscribing to my Youtube channel and liking the videos. It is the only way others looking for "learn to sew" videos will find me. 🧵

This week I fix the underwear I made back in March. The original project had elastic that was too large and didn't function. See how I fix it in this short video!  See the original construction video here: Check out my TeeSpring shop!

I get over myself and sew up this pattern I altered and cut out a few months ago. I show my preferred elastic technique. Here is the alteration video for this pattern Here is the other undies pattern (Simplicity 8229) video. Pattern: Butterick 6031 Fabric: Cotton knit from JoAnn Fabrics Elastic: Picot Edge from https://www.sewsassy.com/LingerieProducts/lingerie-elastic.html Machine: Bernina 770QEE Serger: Bernette 334DS Click through to YouTube to find the timestamps for the video.

Sew with me a basic pair of underwear! This time we sew up Simplicity 8229. I will show you all the basics of construction and what I did and didn't like about the pattern and things I would change for the next sewing. * If you are sewing along with me, consider cutting the elastic shorter than the pattern recommends. See the end of the video for a full explanation. If you click through to YouTube The video description has clickable timestamps. Pattern changes (:15) Tracing off sizes (2:11) Cutting out(2:49) Finish edge of lining (3:07) Pinning lining for a hidden seam (3:37) Side seams (7:12) Undies before elastic (8:46) Measuring elastic (9:38) Pinning elastic and quartering (12:32) Serging elastic (16:21) Pinning elastic for topstitch (21:58) Testing topstitch settings (22:35) Finished garment and what I would change (24:17) Sewing Machine: Bernina 770QEE Serger: Bernette 334DS Pattern: Simplicity 8229 The fabric and pattern are from JoAnn Fabric...

This short vlog below is an update on the first underwear project.  Let's just say, I am going in a new direction. I already have the next video shot and I am editing now. So come back for basic construction!

I L🤍VE sewing my own underwear! It is not hard at all and you get to make exactly what you want and fit it to your individual shape. If you struggle to get a pattern in your size this is the tutorial for you. I show a basic way to size up for plus and down for those of you who are really petite. Supplies needed: Butterick pattern # 6031 tape colored pens tissue paper ruler scissors