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mochyn

Underwear...

Does anyone make their own? If so, which bits, how, and from what? I reckon I can make any other article of clothing, but haven't looked into underwear yet Shocked .
Northern_Lad

Re: Underwear...

mochyn wrote:
but haven't looked into underwear yet

Shocked Laughing
mochyn

I knew it: I knew there'd be someone who wouldn't take this thread seiously, and one of the front runners was you, NL Laughing It's a topic that's crying out for a laugh, though. I really do want to know more about how to make unmentionables myself, though.
Northern_Lad

Sorry, Mochyn, but I have been behaving myself of late.

I'll sit quitely in my corner thinking of how best to knit a bra; can't be any harder than unclasping them.
Bugs

I know Sally has a booklet on making your own medieval versions...
Bugs

Northern_Lad wrote:
how best to knit a bra; can't be any harder than unclasping them.


You'll find the latter much, much easier if they aren't running away as you do it.

Sorry Mochyn Embarassed Laughing I suppose nice French shorts would be simplest, but not terribly practical for mucking out the pigs. I know you can get patterns for knitted/crocheted bikinis Shocked
mochyn

Me in a bikini is a horrifying thought: haven't worn one since I was about 18 and thin! And I don't mind being a figure of fun: I always say, if it stops being fun, stop doing it. I think shorts type knickers are a serious option: Light-weight cotton and good, old fashioned elastic. Bras, though: knitting seems to be the only possibility, and I need some support (well, quite a lot, actually). calm down at the back there...
Northern_Lad

*twitch*
Bugs

Isn't even the most basic bra made up of about 900 (alright, scores) of different tiny bits? Although this might be one thing worth buying, several of those ethical/natural clothes suppliers posted here recently sell organic, cotton or silk ones. What about a sports design though, they do go up to very generous sizes and appear much more simple in design but still work, more like a tight little crop top.

I would be really interested to hear how you get on. Tempted to ask for an article...but pictures are probably a step too far Wink
Northern_Lad

Bugs wrote:
I would be really interested to hear how you get on. Tempted to ask for an article...but pictures are probably a step too far Wink

*Twitch* *Gibber*
dougal

Bugs wrote:
...Tempted to ask for an article...but pictures are probably a step too far ...

And remember that we can often learn lots from unsuccessful efforts... Very Happy
Bugs

To think I had you down for a gentleman, Dougal Rolling Eyes Laughing
pink bouncy

Here you go:
Very Happy
http://www.leenas.com/English/sew_panties.html
pink bouncy

.........and heres another:
http://www.andsewitis.net/braclass/class_start.html
Nanny

Bugs wrote:
Isn't even the most basic bra made up of about 900 (alright, scores) of different tiny bits? Although this might be one thing worth buying, several of those ethical/natural clothes suppliers posted here recently sell organic, cotton or silk ones. What about a sports design though, they do go up to very generous sizes and appear much more simple in design but still work, more like a tight little crop top.

I would be really interested to hear how you get on. Tempted to ask for an article...but pictures are probably a step too far Wink


i think the standard underwired bra was about 80 individual pieces ...

there was a prog on the box a year or two ago where two designers of other things actually looked into how to redesign the bra to make it more comfortable for the more well upholstered amongst us. they were i think somewhat flummoxed by it all at first and after some trials and tribulation did in fact reinvent the bra and i believe it did go on sale for a stupendous amount of money

so there's room for a cottage industry here mochyn...........personally i think they are amongst the most uncomfortable of garments ever created, particularly the underwired ones..........
judith

Bring back the liberty bodice!
Bernie66

I take it you checked NL was not online before that post Shocked
judith

Its alright. If he gets too frisky, I'll just threaten him with cauliflower cheese Laughing
Northern_Lad

*Twitch* *Gibber* *Dribble*
Nanny

if men had to wear them i think they would get less excited by them
Bugs

Judith wrote:
Its alright. If he gets too frisky, I'll just threaten him with cauliflower cheese Laughing


I think the cauliflower cheese has sent him over the edge, Judith, you teasing little minx you Laughing
Northern_Lad

Nanny wrote:
if men had to wear them i think they would get less excited by them

(rare lucid moment)
It's not the item itself; it's more what it contains.
judith

I think he worries me more when he is lucid. Should we put him back in the cupboard for a little lie down?
Bernie66

Northern_Lad wrote:
*Twitch* *Gibber* *Dribble*


Well what a surprise Laughing
Bugs

Judith wrote:
Should we put him back in the cupboard for a little lie down?


I'm not sure horizontal is the best position for him when he's in this mood Shocked
marigold

French knickers shouldn't be too difficult - vintage magazines might have a pattern. I expect you can buy patterns for underwear from Vogue or Butterick or whatever. Mind you shops which sell fabric and stock patterns are few and far between now....

I made a bikini when I was a skinny teenager. I don't think it was particularly difficult, though rather more for decorative purposes than support!! Laughing
ele

Nanny wrote:
there was a prog on the box a year or two ago where two designers of other things actually looked into how to redesign the bra to make it more comfortable for the more well upholstered amongst us. they were i think somewhat flummoxed by it all at first and after some trials and tribulation did in fact reinvent the bra and i believe it did go on sale for a stupendous amount of money.


and like a fool I bought one Laughing it was fine unless you wanted to put your arms by your sides, or walk or something then those little plastic support bits grazed your arms...or at least it felt that way Shocked
marigold

ele wrote:
Nanny wrote:
there was a prog on the box a year or two ago where two designers of other things actually looked into how to redesign the bra to make it more comfortable for the more well upholstered amongst us. they were i think somewhat flummoxed by it all at first and after some trials and tribulation did in fact reinvent the bra and i believe it did go on sale for a stupendous amount of money.


and like a fool I bought one Laughing it was fine unless you wanted to put your arms by your sides, or walk or something then those little plastic support bits grazed your arms...or at least it felt that way Shocked


Keep it for 20 years and you'll be able to auction it on eBay as a "design classic of the noughties" Laughing Laughing
Lozzie

The phrase "Only on Downsizer!" comes to my mind Laughing Rolling Eyes
ele

marigold wrote:
Keep it for 20 years and you'll be able to auction it on eBay as a "design classic of the noughties" Laughing Laughing


Laughing I gave it to charity a long time ago, I wonder where it is now Confused
Behemoth

Here Very Happy
Bernie66

Behemoth wrote:
Here Very Happy


A tardy welcome to the thread Laughing
sally_in_wales

It is possible to take a pattern off an existing favourite bra, and either use salvaged underwires and straps, or places like Croft Mill do them at about 20p a pair in a limited range of colours.

I've got a link somewhere to a 'how to clone your bra' site, bear with me...
Northern_Lad

sally_in_wales wrote:
bear with me...


*Twitch* *Gibber* *Dribble* *Shake*
sally_in_wales

How to clone a bra: http://sewing.about.com/library/sewnews/library/aafashbra.htm

did find an online bra class too. http://www.andsewitis.net/braclass/class_start.html

knicker pattern here
http://sewing.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=sewing&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.leenas.com%2FEnglish%2Fsew_panties.html
Nanny

but where on earth can you find second hand parachute silk?

we had the last when the heinkel came down in '45
mochyn

Shocked I'm not that big! Parachutes would be excessive, I think...

Underwires are just plain instruments of torture. I got a really nice bra for £3 a while ago: first thing I did when I got home was to take out the wires! Now it's comfy.

I'm looking at those sites... it does seemlike 900 peices...

Have younoticed, I'm ignoring the chaps?
Gervase

You can buy parachutes from army surplus places like Silverman's in the Mile End Road, but they aren't cheap. You do get an awful lot of silk, though; probably enough to make large billowing bloomers for the entire Dagenham Girls Pipe Band (sit down Northern Lad and put that away!).
Behemoth

plus I don't think it's silk anymore - possibly nylon - gortex would be breathable.
Nanny

used to be silk and the ladies fought over the parachutes in the last war i believe....

i recall my mother telling me something about it
ele

I've noticed that even when buying two of the same (underwire) bra (same manufacturer, same size, same design) you can find that one fits and one doesn't Shocked so to make a clone bra you'd need to be very precise sewer. Though as good bras are about £20 each I can see why it might be tempting.
ele

Behemoth wrote:
Here Very Happy


well I hope it fits you better than it fitted me Smile
Behemoth

It's a little roomy but Christmas is coming.
Nanny

back in the 60's when i was in my very early teens we wore "training bras"

what we were training for i never worked out

why i wore it i can't work out now as i had little to support

and still don't Crying or Very sad
Mrs Fiddlesticks

umm on my shelf I've a book called making lingerie and nightwear by Nicholas ( thats NOT Knickerless NL!! Rolling Eyes ) Bullen. there's a copy here so I 'spect it appears on E-bay.

I've never actually made anything from it, the slip patterns always looked good. The bra is more a simple triangle affair.

Project for NL - to keep him occupied and out of our way ladies - go find a pattern for homemade Y fronts by the end of this thread!! Shocked
Behemoth

Maybe more his style:

http://www.geocities.com/thestitchboy/1PB.html
Gervase

Behemoth wrote:
plus I don't think it's silk anymore

True. The modern synthetic material is very much like silk in feel and texture, though I don't know how good it would be at keeping you warm (and just think of the potential for static when you disrobe in the dark - the northern lights in your own boudoir!)
But, at £150 a pop, it's probably not worth buying a parachute just to see!
Mrs Fiddlesticks

Behemoth wrote:
Maybe more his style:

http://www.geocities.com/thestitchboy/1PB.html


Shocked Laughing
Northern_Lad

Fiddlesticks Julie wrote:
Project for NL - to keep him occupied and out of our way ladies - go find a pattern for homemade Y fronts by the end of this thread!! Shocked


Would you buy it off me with a ten pound coin? Rolling Eyes Men waring underware; what nonsence.
Nanny

Northern_Lad wrote:
Fiddlesticks Julie wrote:
Project for NL - to keep him occupied and out of our way ladies - go find a pattern for homemade Y fronts by the end of this thread!! Shocked


Would you buy it off me with a ten pound coin? Rolling Eyes Men waring underware; what nonsence.


eeeeee but them northern lads be well 'ardy

no knickers on a cold night in yorkshire?

t'aint to be thought of chuck
wellington womble

NL seems to have gone, so perhaps its safe to say....

What about a bustier type affair (you know, a corset with straps?) Support should be good, you won't need a vest, no wires and it might even be comfy. Scrap the parachute, and make it in nice comfy cotton jersy or flannellete (out of old bedsheets) I;ve got a pattern, somewhere, I can dig out for you.

Perhaps one of those sports bra might be easier? (think mine is a shock absorber - perhaps I should lend it NL......)

My veg box scheme sells organic cotton underwear!
mochyn

WW: I'd like the pattern, if you can find it. And could you find out the details of the undies ( Embarassed ) from the box scheme?

I may have found a site with a pattern for a bra from old t-shirts, but I'm having trouble getting the pics form it. I'll keep trying...
Northern_Lad

wellington womble wrote:
What about a bustier type affair


Damb. Now I'm going to have to go and have another cold bath.
Bernie66

Northern_Lad wrote:
wellington womble wrote:
What about a bustier type affair


Damb. Now I'm going to have to go and have another cold bath.


His grasp of the English language is suffering in his excitement now!
Will

Grasping more than one thing at once is always a problem...
wellington womble

I'll find the pattern - do you want it after mochyn, NL!? Laughing
Northern_Lad

wellington womble wrote:
I'll find the pattern - do you want it after mochyn, NL!? Laughing


Please. Young ladies offering me their underware is that last thing I need - I've got customer to meet!
culpepper

undies making site


http://www.max.hi-ho.ne.jp/hotaru/underwear/how_to.html
sally_in_wales

Got corset making patterns if you want them, They dont have to be 'squeezy' ones, a good corset can be very supportive to the back as well as the bust if its made with that in mind.
culpepper

this ones for Northern Lad Cool

http://www.motherearthnews.com/library/1979_January_February/Make_Your_Own_Long_Johns
Helen_A

sally_in_wales wrote:
Got corset making patterns if you want them, They dont have to be 'squeezy' ones, a good corset can be very supportive to the back as well as the bust if its made with that in mind.


Where? Please?

Pretty please?

Just a hint towards the qoogle?...

Helen_A
Northern_Lad

Bounce.
Bugs

Northern_Lad wrote:
Bounce.


Not if your corset fits properly.
Northern_Lad

Bugs wrote:
Northern_Lad wrote:
Bounce.


Not if your corset fits properly.


But you'd still heave though?
nora

Laughing
Bugs

Northern_Lad wrote:
Bugs wrote:
Northern_Lad wrote:
Bounce.


Not if your corset fits properly.


But you'd still heave though?


Given the right circumstances, of course.

Although Sally is presumably more skilled at that kind of thing - and looks the part too if she doesn't mind my saying so.
Tittch

I think that if you don't want to buy underwear and find it a little daunting to make your own, you could always do what I do Wink ... :colors: Darn you don't have the fabulous ":whistling:" smiley on this site!

Actually I do wear knickers in the winter, but you won't catch me wearing a bra no matter what... I suppose a single strip of fabric could be used theoretically.

I concentrate on stitching soft footware www.jesterboots.com from left over canvas ...
Stacey

culpepper wrote:
undies making site


http://www.max.hi-ho.ne.jp/hotaru/underwear/how_to.html


I might make the lace trimmed boxers for my OH Shocked Laughing
Tittch

Stacey wrote:
culpepper wrote:
undies making site


http://www.max.hi-ho.ne.jp/hotaru/underwear/how_to.html


I might make the lace trimmed boxers for my OH Shocked Laughing


Oooh : digs out some old canvas to make boxers for DH :
Fee

Tittch wrote:

Actually I do wear knickers in the winter, but you won't catch me wearing a bra no matter what... I suppose a single strip of fabric could be used theoretically.


I made the mistake of going out to take piccies of OH flying his kite in a windy field this afternoon without putting me grundies on under my jeans, sooooo cold!

I wear clothes as little as possible (the biggest benefit of working from home for the majority of time), but I'm a bit busty, def. couldn't leave the house without a bra on Shocked Caz has been on my case about wearing a bra more at home, she's thinks they're gonna go south before they're due to Wink

Have to admit, I often catch myself out jumping downstairs...ba-boinnnng...what an image eh Laughing
culpepper

Ive made a couple of bra and pants sets from big t shirts bought from the charity shop.
I used a pair of my old but well fitting pants opened out and a sports bra just laid out flat and drew paper patterns.
They worked quite well.The bras needed some darts added at front to make them fit better but that was easy to do.
My DD decided she would like an orange undies set so we found an orange tshirt and she had a go too.(I finished them on the machine as she tends to forget to take her foot off the pedal).
Tittch

Fee wrote:
Tittch wrote:

Actually I do wear knickers in the winter, but you won't catch me wearing a bra no matter what... I suppose a single strip of fabric could be used theoretically.


I made the mistake of going out to take piccies of OH flying his kite in a windy field this afternoon without putting me grundies on under my jeans, sooooo cold!

I wear clothes as little as possible (the biggest benefit of working from home for the majority of time), but I'm a bit busty, def. couldn't leave the house without a bra on Shocked Caz has been on my case about wearing a bra more at home, she's thinks they're gonna go south before they're due to Wink

Have to admit, I often catch myself out jumping downstairs...ba-boinnnng...what an image eh Laughing


I work from home too, but we try and keep the heating down as much as possible which means I have to bundle up. I have no bust to speak of so I don't suffer with Boob boingage...... Laughing
bloomeenee

Some more instructions if anyone wants them... knickers from t-shirts (they're not pants, pants are the long things you wear on top of the knickers...)
http://www.supernaturale.com/articles.html?id=70
Barefoot Andrew

It's amazing what treasures come to the fore when these aged threads get bumped... Smile

Or should that be bounced?
A.
Bugs

bloomeenee wrote:
Some more instructions if anyone wants them... knickers from t-shirts (they're not pants, pants are the long things you wear on top of the knickers...)
http://www.supernaturale.com/articles.html?id=70


D'oh! I came across that site today (looking for something to make of old t-shirts, honest guv, and thought "oooh that'll go down well in Mochyn's thread" (which has stuck in my mind. I think if I did a personality test I'd come out half delicate, refined octagenarian lady, half particularly awkward teenage boy) but you beat me to it.

It's a good idea though considering the materials involved, and they have suggestions for boxers too, for our gentlemen members if you'll forgive the unfortunate choice of words.

Also though a year or two ago I visited this rather nice fabric shop
and among the courses their sewing school offers is a series of corsetry and other delicates:

http://www.schoolofsewing.co.uk/corsetryall.php

Edited to say, as well as cloth they seem to have lots of the necessary bits and pieces:

http://www.schoolofsewing.co.uk/fprodsubcategory.php?prodcategoryid=5
Barefoot Andrew

Would now be a good time to say something like "towelling Y-fronts", just as people are eating?
A.
vegplot

Barefoot Andrew wrote:
Would now be a good time to say something like "towelling Y-fronts", just as people are eating?
A.


A nappy? Stop right there!
Northern_Lad

Bugs wrote:
It's a good idea though considering the materials involved, and they have suggestions for boxers too, for our gentlemen members if you'll forgive the unfortunate choice of words.


I'll let you know I've never been a gentleman, and have no intention of being one, either.
mochyn

I still want to make my own, but the problem is that I'm rather substantial in the upper regions. Need quite a lot of support...
woodsprite

Quote:
Actually I do wear knickers in the winter, but you won't catch me wearing a bra no matter what... I suppose a single strip of fabric could be used theoretically.

I think that depends on the extent of your boobage Tittch, I couldn't get away with it! Shocked
I'm with Sally, corsets are the way forward. I've made two so far and they are extremly comfortable for ladies of ample boobage. Very Happy
Mrs Fiddlesticks

woodsprite wrote:
Quote:
Actually I do wear knickers in the winter, but you won't catch me wearing a bra no matter what... I suppose a single strip of fabric could be used theoretically.

I think that depends on the extent of your boobage Tittch, I couldn't get away with it! Shocked
I'm with Sally, corsets are the way forward. I've made two so far and they are extremly comfortable for ladies of ample boobage. Very Happy


I've spoken to Sally about corsets in the past and I'm interested in making one. Could you two do an article or a masterclass? Who else would like to have a go?
Blacksmith

Any articles on "West of England" hessian sack vest and pants set ? Surprised
Mrs Fiddlesticks

Blacksmith wrote:
Any articles on "West of England" hessian sack vest and pants set ? Surprised


thankfully no - can't you weld something?
Barefoot Andrew

Blimey, welded pants Shocked
A.
marigold

Barefoot Andrew wrote:
Blimey, welded pants Shocked
A.


Commonly known as a chastity belt?
Bugs

Mrs Fiddlesticks wrote:
I've spoken to Sally about corsets in the past and I'm interested in making one. Could you two do an article or a masterclass? Who else would like to have a go?


It's certainly something I'd aspire to, but a bit beyond my skills right now! Is Leicestershire too far for you? I think some of the courses there are for beginners and look reasonably thorough - http://www.schoolofsewing.co.uk/corsetryall.php

Northern_Lad wrote:
Bugs wrote:
It's a good idea though considering the materials involved, and they have suggestions for boxers too, for our gentlemen members if you'll forgive the unfortunate choice of words.


I'll let you know I've never been a gentleman, and have no intention of being one, either.


OK, perhaps not a gentleman but surely most would agree you are certainly a member, no?

mochyn wrote:
the upper regions. Need quite a lot of support...


Mochyn's upper regions, hip hip, hooray cheers Sorry. Had to be done Embarassed
Penny

Laughing Laughing
Gawber

Barefoot Andrew wrote:
Blimey, welded pants Shocked
A.



That reminds me......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190194504224

Not sure they come in all sizes though Rolling Eyes
dpack

when the firm is up and running can i order a knitted silk combi set in red please ,with rear and front flap (a strip to socks is horrid in a blizzard )
Barefoot Andrew

Ian33568 wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190194504224

Not sure they come in all sizes though Rolling Eyes


Shocked
A.
hedgewitch

dpack wrote:
(a strip to socks is horrid in a blizzard )


I hear the voice of experience.

Shocked
lettucewoman

Mrs Fiddlesticks wrote:
woodsprite wrote:
Quote:
Actually I do wear knickers in the winter, but you won't catch me wearing a bra no matter what... I suppose a single strip of fabric could be used theoretically.

I think that depends on the extent of your boobage Tittch, I couldn't get away with it! Shocked
I'm with Sally, corsets are the way forward. I've made two so far and they are extremly comfortable for ladies of ample boobage. Very Happy


I've spoken to Sally about corsets in the past and I'm interested in making one. Could you two do an article or a masterclass? Who else would like to have a go?


meeeeeee!!!!! Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
Helen_A

Here here here here here....

Embarassed

Helen_A
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