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Briefs with Soft Gathered Waistband

Pattern #5255

This Minerva sewing pattern creates classic full-coverage briefs, designed for comfort and everyday versatility. They feature a soft gathered waistband and comfortable elasticated leg openings, making them an essential basic undergarment or a comfortable bottom for loungewear or sleepwear. This beginner-friendly pattern can be made to your own measurements or in standard sizes, using soft, stretch knit fabrics.

Tech. Description

Briefs with Soft Gathered Waistband

Introducing a women's sewing pattern for classic full-coverage briefs, designed with a soft gathered waistband and comfortable elasticated leg openings.

When To Wear

These briefs are designed for comfort and everyday versatility, making them an ideal choice for:

  • Everyday Comfort: a foundational garment offering support and ease for daily wear.
  • Loungewear & Sleepwear: Perfect as a comfortable bottom layer for relaxing or sleeping.
  • Basic Undergarment: An essential piece for any wardrobe, providing a smooth base under clothing.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Classic brief silhouette offering full coverage.

Waistband: Soft gathered waistband with an internal elastic casing for a comfortable, flexible fit.

Leg Openings: Elasticated leg openings, finished with a neat zigzag stitch for a secure yet comfortable edge.

Seams: Side and crotch seams for shaping and construction.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Involves working with knit fabrics, basic seam construction, and elastic application for both waistband and leg openings.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose soft, stretch knit fabrics with good recovery suitable for comfortable underwear:

  • Lingerie knit fabrics (e.g., cotton jersey, modal, bamboo blends)

Additional Supplies

  • Elastic tape

Cutter's Must

  • From main fabric:
  • 1. Back - 2 pieces
  • 2. Front - 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch the inseam and side seam allowances, placing the front and back pieces face to face. Press the seam allowances open.
  2. Place the panty halves face to face. Stitch the center seam, leaving an unstitched section at the back above the fold line of the integrated facing for threading elastic trim strip.
  3. Press the integrated facing to the wrong side, fold under the seam allowance, and topstitch 0.1 cm from the fold. Stitch along the marking line and thread elastic trim strip, equal to the waist circumference, through the created casing.
  4. To the leg opening seam allowances, attach elastic trim strip from the right side with a zigzag stitch, stretching it so that it extends 2 mm beyond the marking. Fold the seam allowances to the wrong side and stitch again with a zigzag stitch, stretching the trim strip.

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