Men's Classic Panel Briefs

Name: Men's Classic Panel Briefs
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 6133
Price: 16.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #6133

Men's close-fitting briefs for medium-stretch knit fabric. The front is cut in two centre panels with a centre seam, lined with cotton knit, and flanked by side panels; the back is one piece. Elastic at the waist and leg openings. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: knit fabric of medium stretch from natural or blended fibres; cotton knit for the front lining.

Tech. Description

Men's Classic Panel Briefs

When To Wear

As everyday underwear.
Under sportswear and trousers, sewn as a set in matching or contrasting knits.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Close fitting, with high-cut leg openings.

Front: Two centre panels joined at the centre front and lined with cotton knit; side panels joined to them with seams pressed towards the side and topstitched.

Back: One piece, joined to the front by a topstitched crotch seam and side seams.

Waist: 2.5 cm elastic joined into a ring with a lapped seam, sewn to the upper edge, turned in with the 3 cm allowance and topstitched with a double row.

Finishing: Leg openings finished with 0.7 cm elastic, turned in and topstitched with a double row or on a coverstitch machine. Seams sewn with a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch, or on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces and straight assembly; the work is in sewing knit with stretch stitches and applying elastic evenly.

Fabric Recommendations

Knit fabric of medium stretch from natural or blended fibres; cotton knit for the front lining.

Additional Supplies

Cotton knit lining
Elastic, 2.5 cm wide, for the waist
Elastic, 0.7 cm wide, for the leg openings

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:

Center Part – 2 pieces
Side Part – 2 pieces
Back Half – 1 piece

From lining:

Center Part – 2 pieces

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are sewn with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also sew the pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the lining Center Part pieces together. Press the seam. Stitch the main fabric Center Part pieces together. Press the seam. Place the main fabric and the lining wrong sides together and baste them along the panel seam edges and the leg openings.
Stitch the Side Parts to the Center Parts. Press the seams towards the Side Parts and topstitch.
Stitch the crotch seam (front lower edge to the Back Half). Press the seam and topstitch. Stitch the side seams. Press the seams.
Stitch the wide elastic into a ring with a lapped seam. Attach the elastic to the upper edge of the briefs, stretching it slightly. Fold the upper seam allowances together with the elastic inwards and topstitch with a double row of stitching.
Cut the narrow elastic into 2 equal parts and stitch each into a ring. Attach the elastic to the leg opening, stretching it slightly. Fold the seam allowances together with the elastic inwards and topstitch with a double row of stitching (or on a coverstitch machine).