This spring I made up several pair of panties including Jan Bones Sewing Lingerie Smoothie Panties. With a hipster height (lowered waistline) they turned out all right, wearable, but needing some alterations. So, with leftover from my Jalie Sweetheart Top, I made a 2nd pair. This time, I raised the leg height to get rid of the excess fabric and wrinkles. You can see below this was done on both front and back.
Interesting to note, the seam shown actually rests at the hip bone, not at the traditional side seam. So when raising the leg seam to it's highest at the front to back seam, I'm actually raising it above my front thigh area (which protrudes due to all the swimming I've done.). I'm good with this because it's an area I need it most. But others may not want to raise the leg opening there. They may want to shift to what would be the side seam.
Interesting to note, the seam shown actually rests at the hip bone, not at the traditional side seam. So when raising the leg seam to it's highest at the front to back seam, I'm actually raising it above my front thigh area (which protrudes due to all the swimming I've done.). I'm good with this because it's an area I need it most. But others may not want to raise the leg opening there. They may want to shift to what would be the side seam.
I did a straight cut to shorten the waist. Next time, I think I'll raise the back a little as I need a wee bit more height back there. It's good as it is, but I prefer the "no worries of exposure" approach.
You'll notice that I have lingerie elastic at the waist, triple zig zagged on and enclosed elastic at the leg. I've found that the fussy ornate lingerie elastic irritates my legs. So I skip it there and opt for smooth seaming and highest comfort. I don't want to know that I'm wearing underwear. It should be the ultimate in comfort. There, but not fussy.
I'm quite pleased with the 2nd attempt. I have a feeling these will be a TNT for me. Jan's instructions are fab. The burrito technique easy and they sew up super fast. Besides, they use up leftovers, reduce the stash and keep me from dreaded shopping trips. WINNER!
I'm quite pleased with the 2nd attempt. I have a feeling these will be a TNT for me. Jan's instructions are fab. The burrito technique easy and they sew up super fast. Besides, they use up leftovers, reduce the stash and keep me from dreaded shopping trips. WINNER!
I thought you'd find a side by side comparison interesting.
- The Jalie Swimshort Brief (Left) is much lower on the leg, covers part of the thigh. and has a wider crotch.
- The Smoothie Panties (Right) has a higher leg opening and narrower crotch.
 Jalie Swim Short Brief |  Lingerie Secrets Smoothie Panties |
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