Iris Knickers | Tilly and The Buttons

Description

SKILL LEVEL – Confident Beginners

SIZE RANGE –  UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS –

Main fabric: Light- to medium-weight stretch knit fabric with 40-60% 4-way stretch and good recovery, such as jersey, scuba, stretch mesh, stretch velvet.

Crotch lining: Small piece of cotton jersey, bamboo jersey or similar fabric with natural fibre content.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

SIZES 1-6

Main Fabric – 145cm (57in) or 115cm (45in) wide

• 0.5m (5/8yd)

Lining

• 0.25 x 0.25m (3/8 x 3/8yd)

Narrow stretch lace* or fold over elastic (FOE)

• 1m (1 1/8yd) for waistline
• + 1.5m (1 3/4yd) for leg openings

SIZES 7-10

Main Fabric – 145cm (57in) or 115cm (45in) wide

• 0.6m (5/8yd)

Lining

• 0.25 x 0.25m (3/8 x 3/8yd)

Narrow stretch lace* or fold over elastic (FOE)

• 1.2m (1 3/8yd) for waistline
• + 1.7m (1 7/8yd) for leg openings

SIZES 7-10

Main Fabric – 145cm (57in) wide

• 0.6m (5/8yd)

Main Fabric – 115cm (45in) wide

• 1.1m (1 1/4yd)

Lining

• 0.25 x 0.25m (3/8 x 3/8yd)

Narrow stretch lace* or fold over elastic (FOE)

• 1.4m (1 5/8yd) for waistline
• + 1.9m (2 1/8yd) for leg openings

SUPPLIES 

• Main fabric
• Crotch lining fabric
• Narrow stretch lace* x 20-40mm (3/4-1 1/2in) wide AND/OR fold over elastic (FOE) x 15-20mm (5/8-3/4in) wide – see below
• All purpose polyester thread to match your fabric, lace and/or FOE
• Sewing machine with adjustable zigzag stitch, stretch needle and basic tools
• Optional: Overlocker (serger)