Stashbusting project | Sewing underwear without using elastic

[@LizGrylls]

Hey everyone! Thanks for watching. If you're new around these parts and would like to keep up to date with new videos please subscribe! I try to upload every week if I can. Thanks!

[@rubychurch3466]

First time watching, have subscribed, you’re great to watch. Thanks from Australia. Ps, a big vomit here for panties too. They’re undies down here!

[@ma.elenadelosreyes4368]

I like machine, like overlike but.

[@lizzyramaru9348]

Thank you 💕💕❤❤❤🎉

[@lizzyramaru9348]

Can I use overlock and straight.

[@lizzyramaru9348]

Which cotton can I use for cotton Lycra fabric

[@chickadeetle]

American here, I never say "panties". I agree, it IS a cringy word . Everyone I know says mostly, " underwear" or "undies" or the old fashioned "bloomers" (if being silly). I do love your use of "knickers". "Pants" are a general term for full length jeans or trousers. Use your word, "knickers". I've heard the word many times so know what it means, I think most Americans do. If they don't, I think they can figure it out from the context of your video. Thank you for your video, I'm concerned with the way things are in the world that we might not be able to get elastic (and other things) or afford it at some point. So good to know different ways of making necessities. ❤

[@FortheBudgies]

Agreed. Literally no one I've every met uses that word. They are undies or underwear. I do not know who coined the word or where it is being used, but it isn't by actual American women.

[@johannerix1855]

Omgoodness I totally agree with you on the 'panties' term. I didn't even want to write it! We go with 'undies' or 'undercrackers' in our Aussie household.

[@Sooz3112]

I love the funky rainbow thread! It's great that knicker elastic isn't needed. They look great x

[@Musicwarmsmysoul]

*Chuckle!* I'm from the US and I hate the word "panties," too. I usually call them underpants or undies as others have said. 😂😂 I appreciate the advice on sewing underpants without elastic. Seems like it should be doable with 95%/5% Cotyon/lycra blend. :)

[@vickiwalsh5099]

Thank you. I never thought of making them without elastic. Love from Australia 🦘🐨🧵✂️

[@susanpepper8854]

This looks like a great way to use those old LuLaRoe leggings we all have stashed away! And I'm from the US, but much prefer the term knickers! It's fun and cute.

[@izabeau1953]

That is a great idea, with put elastic, because I can’t find decorative elastic on the island. And that you use Lycra even better for me, so this is a super video you made thank you so much....👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@sunshineo6194]

I loved her beginning.. hate ‘panties’🤣

[@kathleenatchley7976]

Nice way of using cotton Lycra and not using separate elastic, a good solution.

[@bmack1778]

Basically a good idea. Love that pattern; it is so comfortable. However, I like to use elastic with it as it is more stable. Still ....if you find this method is good for you .... go for it! The great thing about sewing is that we can sew things to our own specifications. Love, love this pattern. Good job.

[@LizGrylls]

I can't stand elastic around my legs, it feels like it's cutting off my circulation! Thanks for watching x

[@margaretsnow-r2t]

Thanks for this great video! I appreciate that you included lots of specific information about materials and methods, and at a pace that was easy to follow. I also appreciated the quality of the editing, with just enough humor to be fun but not distracting. Thanks for keeping cats, parrots, and jazzy music out of the video. I will save this video for future guidance.

[@dsawake58]

Laughed out loud when you said "Ooo- I hate that word panties..." ME TOO! I equally dislike knickers! Undies it is for me. :)

[@libknitr]

Great video. Thank you! I’m in the US and the other word for knickers or pants makes me cringe too. Definitely going to try this on my next pair.

[@Tyreselynn]

Right on! This tutorial is great. I’m so glad you made this video because I was having trouble finding the elastic made for “pants” as we call them in this video, but now I don’t need elastic at all for a perfect pant fit. 😉❤️

[@lauraleecreations3217]

I find the lingerie elastic to be fiddly and this makes more sense!

[@mell7702]

Hey . Its liz from british sewing bee. Tq for stashbuster ideas

[@mell7702]

Luv from Malaysia

[@ispadacenta4106]

I so appreciate your videos and projects. Question: have you ever tried to coverstitch the gusset? Meaning eliminate the seams in the back and front of the gusset. Cut it a bit slimmer... place it on the knicker material and coverstitch it down. ? I would love to hear from you. Thanks for all the projects you share. 😃

[@LizGrylls]

No, it isn't something I have tried. There's no reason I can think of that it wouldn't work.

[@jackiewebb2325]

Love your videos.. been looking for one with lycra.. this is brilliant

[@annecain3301]

I have just subscribed to your channel. I have never made knickers but I am going to after watching your video. What I like about this pattern is that there are no seams apart from the sides, the gusset is a good width and there is a high waist. Now to find some material. Kindest regards.

[@koalasez1200]

I hate that word too & I’m in the US (am half English)! Pants works, knickers more palatable 😊. Great video, thank you!! 😊 Just saw you were on the sewing bee. Alas, we can’t watch it over here 😢 but I’ve seen clips. Love that show!!

[@deborahcrosby4524]

You made me laugh and I may just try making these undies.

[@o0oBeckyWilliamso0o]

You had me in stitches! No, literally as well, really funny, I totally hit that subscribe button. Gave me the confidence to start my project to make my pants with stretch lycra and no elastic, and really useful gussety tips, thank you. I've just started making things and I'm totally hooked.

[@LizGrylls]

Haha happy to amuse! Glad you found it useful and thanks for subscribing 😊

[@denisedooley6904]

This makes it so simple.

[@kgoak5765]

LOL 😂! Love your video-editing. I’m a beginner sewer and scrundlewear is my first goal/project.

[@joydavis9264]

I just kept snickering when I thought of the "commence weird stroking," for several, several seconds further on into the video. Lol

[@fantasypaintco]

Brilliant love the tuck in position on cover stitch

[@annekirrin9068]

Thanks for such a good tutorial. Loved the humourous editing too! Only thing I struggled with was the "grading" of the gusset part - could you possibly show this in more detail please if you do another underwear video? Low rise boy shorts, or bikini briefs would be ace! PS thank you also for including the captions option.

[@LizGrylls]

Hi Anne. The grading just means that I cut into the seam allowance layers of the gusset seam at varying widths. One layer was cut about ⅜", one about ¼" and one about ½" just to stop the seam being super bulky. You could overlock that seam if you wanted but I find it's better straight stitched and graded.

[@annekirrin9068]

@@LizGrylls Thanks ever so much, that makes perfect sense now. Much appreciated!

[@daljit2520]

Thanks for your video. You asked if there was anything viewers would like to see. Just wondering if you could do a video on how to sew a concealed zip on to a pair of trousers? That would be very helpful to my sewing. Thanks, I like your style of video 👍

[@LRH1]

Totally enjoyed, this just appeared in my feed. 🎉

[@Bouncy_penguin]

lol a couple of times. I enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing.

[@viddy8379]

Well done Liz, great to watch this tutorial. I remember you from Great British sewing Bee!! Called Undies in Australia. Will definitely try this. I like high waisted undies as so comfy. What machine do you have please.

[@LizGrylls]

Hi Viddy, my machines are all Juki brand now. When I made this video I was still sewing on my Pfaff Ambition. It was a good machine but I like my Juki UX8 best.

[@chrisnijs6393]

I liked de video very much. It's the first time I want to make underwear. What patron did you use ?

[@mipueblo7042]

Hahaha! I hate panties too! Great video, cheers!

[@nicolastevenson4558]

Did you cut out the pieces by copying an existing pair, or did I miss something in a previous video? Would be worried about cutting out the right size and shape

[@LizGrylls]

The pattern is is the description.

[@nicolastevenson4558]

Found it. I didn’t realise there was a description! Sorry to be slow 😐

[@LizGrylls]

@@nicolastevenson4558 no worries! If I don't explicitly say in the video, the pattern for any video will always be in the description ☺️

[@Em-bv7oo]

Lovely video, thank you. Sewing Bee has encouraged me to learn to sew. I have a sewing machine but it seems a lot of projects would benefit from having an over locker - is it worth getting one and are they easy enough to use? Thank you

[@LizGrylls]

Honestly if you ask anyone who bought an Overlocker they will tell you it will take your sewing to the next level, especially on stretch fabrics. They're not hard to use, it's just worth noting that overlocked seams are a bit more irritating to unpick and impossible to correct if something is too small (they chop the seam allowance off)

[@Em-bv7oo]

@@LizGrylls thank you.

[@rhonddalesley]

While I’m not keen on ‘panties’ either, ‘gusset’ is MUCH worse 🥴

[@LizGrylls]

Ha!

[@tamora.monique]

This is right on time! Thanks 👍

[@LizGrylls]

Thanks for watching!

[@Guesswhohaha]

Do you use regular cotton in a sewing machine or do you need to use elasticated thread in your bobbin? Also would 94% cotton 6%lycra with a gsm 202 have the same effect

[@laurafoley4946]

I like the name Undies. I don't like the label "panites" either. The Japanese call them Pan-su

[@lauraayala6207]

Thank you so much

[@myleia6114]

Thank you that seems easy. Is it possible to sew the waist part with twin needle on sewing machine instead of overlock?

[@LizGrylls]

You can try it but in my opinion it's not really stretchy enough. I think you'll probably end up popping stitches.

[@denisedavies3575]

What if you don't have an overlocker, what stitch would be best to use please?

[@LizGrylls]

It depends for which part of the construction you're referring to. If side seams/connecting the gusset pieces i would favour a triple straight stitch which is stretchy and won't pop. If your machine doesn't have that stitch you could try a really shallow zig zag or lightning stitch.

[@crescentmu]

Is 94% Cotton, 6% Spandex fabric good for this? I’m from the US and I’ve only heard people refer to them as underwear. The only time I hear the word panties is from retailers lol

[@LizGrylls]

Yeah, that blend should be fine!

[@violette4841]

I hate both words. Lingerie or underwear? Good video. Now to find the pattern.

[@LizGrylls]

The pattern is Ava by Ohhh Lulu. There's a very similar free high waist pattern available from Evie La Luve which I would also recommend 🙂

[@pwoolard4150]

Panties are great. But underpants is better. The term that just doesn't roll off my tongue, and is quite common here in the South (US), is 'step ins'.

[@gillianbc]

I'm subscribing, in honour of you using the proper term, pants.

[@sairvh]

Hey! I was surprised to see a familiar face from great British sewing bee when I opened- Thanks for the video. I’ve just started delving into the world of underwear and have just finished my 3rd pair using a kwik sew pattern. I’m just wondering if I should go one size down if I’m not using elastic or if I’m using an exceptionally stretchy fabric? 🩲

[@LizGrylls]

It's not a bad idea to size down if your fabric is very stretchy. But I think what I would do is cut the bigger size and take them in if they needed it.

[@casandrahayden3290]

Thanks for the video! Did you turn the white pair inside out to coverstitch the sides together?

[@LizGrylls]

The sides are done on an overlocker which is a different machine. I have another video explaining the difference

[@mariam97]

I loved it. Hilarious and useful. I'll give it a try!

[@RainbowJess2006]

OMG I HATE THE WORD PANTIES TOO! Literally makes me cringe lol. Recognised your voice before i saw your face. Loved you on Sewing Bee, your makes were right up my street. Im trying to find a decent knickers tutorial i can adapt for period underwear. But im plus size so its proving difficult

[@LizGrylls]

I'm sure I've seen people make the Rad Patterns Panel Undies into period underwear and I believe they are inclusive with sizing too!

[@RainbowJess2006]

@@LizGrylls oh ill check it out thank you ❤️

[@jasminkreativ]

Great Project!

[@christinewalsh7262]

Brilliant

[@QueenAmethyst55]

Hello Liz. Great video. Where is the best place or way to purchase cotton lycra please? Only Hobbycraft around here or online. Can you recommend a company? Thanks 👍

[@LizGrylls]

I usually get mine online. Tia Knight is cheap and offers loads of plain colours. For nice prints you could try 1st for Fabrics, Splashings of Fabrics and Little Legs Fabrics which are websites I've used before and liked the quality. If anyone else has any recommendations for jersey suppliers please drop a reply to this comment!

[@QueenAmethyst55]

@@LizGrylls Thanks so much for taking the time to reply Liz 😊 panties and gusset are both a bit cringe words 😉😬

[@lauraayala6207]

The material is stretching can you say how much stretches on both sides please thanks

[@LizGrylls]

Are you asking how stretchy the fabric is? It's a 95% cotton 5% lycra fabric, it probably has 50% stretch.

[@moiraberniegatt9491]

Silly question but could we not use a pair of pant we already have to draw around? 🤔

[@LizGrylls]

You sure could. Just make sure you add seam allowance!

[@moiraberniegatt9491]

@@LizGrylls THANKYOU so much for replying. Liz I really want to make the grey dress you made with the rainbow reverse cover stitch. What is the pattern please? I need 6 year old. My granddaughter is coming to UK from China for the first time and I’d love to make it for her.

[@katyoliver8624]

"Your pants are going to fall down and that's not good for anyone". Can confirm, 0/10 do not recommend.

[@LizGrylls]

🤣

[@TheMinot60]

All the time as an apple shape. Knickers drooping from my pants crotch like a parachute!

[@upharahyishrael7]

Drawstring on the waist will fix it.

[@JamantHarrison]

good job , and intresting

[@Misorganic1]

Well that's great but you didn't show us how you even did it right away you just you got your cutout made that's too bad I was wanting to know how you did that first part

[@LizGrylls]

I'm not sure what you mean. If you're referring to how I got the pattern, it's the Ava pattern by Ohhh Lulu. If you want a free pattern that's very similar you could try the Maxine pattern by Evie La Luve.

[@miahan8988]

Nice video!

[@Lisamakes]

Thanks so much for this! I love that “knickers” is less cringey to you than “panties” lol

[@LizGrylls]

Haha I don't like either word much which is why I say pants. But I get that's weird for the US audience. Undies is a good compromise probably 🤣

[@Lisamakes]

@@LizGrylls yes, probably! I’m Canadian (living in Spain), and for us “pants” means “trousers”. Underwear, or undies is a good compromise. I also have a sewing channel, and have to walk the tightrope between UK and North American terms. ;) :):)

[@LizGrylls]

I've just subbed to your channel and will be checking your vids out. Fun story, I once asked in a predominantly US FB group if anyone had a recommendation for a good period pants pattern. Much confusion followed 🤣

[@Lisamakes]

@@LizGrylls lol! I would imagine so! :):) Thanks for subscribing- I hope you enjoy. :)

[@lauraleecreations3217]

I call them undies. That way they are either for girls boys or other👍 I an a Mumma of two daughters and one son. One of the under garment patterns has two pieces for the gusset. And the seam is sandwiched in so there isn't a raw edge. It is a brilliant way. It is a little fiddly but once you understand how it works, it is 'why didn't I think of that!' Kind of situation!😆😊❤️👍

[@kameljoe21]

Since I do not have a coverstitch machine yet, Is there any way to make these with 100% serger. I could whip out the sewing machine and do it. I am working on a few lycra projects now.

[@LizGrylls]

You'd still need a way of hemming them around the legs and waist. There is a way with the serger in theory. You can either make a mock "band" by folding the hem up and then back on itself and serging (overlocking) the edge. Or there is a way to get a flat lock which involves loosening the tension on the left needle and doing as above with the mock band but do not cut the edge. When you flatten the hem back out you get vertical stitches on the right side and overlocking on the back. I'd consider both of these methods "hacks" though and your sewing machine might give a neater finish. If you're up for the experiment though it could be interesting!

[@kameljoe21]

@@LizGrylls Thank you for the information. We are going to start searching for an cover stitch machine. I watched a lot of your videos and really like what I see and now I want one of them.

[@oldschoolwoolandweavingcen4060]

Gosh, I hate the " panties " term too! Glad I'm not the only one. Undies is better than that.

[@jordanwhite5470]

In USA they're called PANTIES. "Pants" refer to an Exterior garment with full bottom and leg coverage; i.e., jeans, khaki pants, suit pants .......

[@suet2395]

However in the UK pants are underwear. We call those long outerwear garments Trousers. She's British so Is using the British terminology.

[@lonniestephens6254]

Wow!

[@TakitiTakitiTak]

Can you add elastic with the covert stitch?

[@LizGrylls]

I would use it to topstitch elastic but if I was attaching it to a garment I'd use an overlocker

[@jenitautaumire8010]

Nice

[@lizzystitch4842]

FYI: here in the USA, pants are slacks. Ladies' lingerie are referred to as panties. God bless.

[@teresamartin9042]

Where is this pattern please?

[@eviforopoulou]

Why dont you recomend a twin needle with sewing machine? It wotks!!

[@LizGrylls]

While a twin needle is great for hemming dresses, I don't find it stretchy enough for waist bands like this.

[@eviforopoulou]

Thank you for your advice!!💟

[@elizabethmtenga9783]

How many underwears do you get in a meter

[@LizGrylls]

I'm not sure, it depends on the pattern you're using and what size you're making. You might get 4 or 5 high waisted pairs if you're careful with cutting

[@sophiacherrington6765]

One thing with these type of pants you don't have to worry about the edges tearing off

[@lizzyramaru9348]

❤❤❤

[@Lisa-mw6te]

Don't care about the name of my underwear. "Drawers" makes me smile. Likewise "knickers".

[@anamariaricardo2923]

Qual é esse modelo de maquina

[@sjp6341]

US "panties" = underwear; "pants" = jeans, trousers, etc.

[@artygenn]

These are Granniepannies 😄

[@carinesantos6363]

Poderia disponibilizar o molde

[@lauraayala6207]

The elastic sucks I cannot make my own because of the elastic now I will try to do some underwear

[@mrsmscuriositycabinet6925]

I'm with you on the naming protocol. I can't stand the word 'panties'. So infantilising...

[@luisenriquevillagrangarcia1042]

No sé si se entienda pero desde niña sentí la necesidad de pertenencia hacia lo femenino y desde entonces usa ropa femenina en especial pantaletas y brassieres así qué seguiré tus consejos para confeccionar mi propia lencería

[@sehryn]

Hmm “pants”? In Australia 🇦🇺 we’d call them ‘undies’ or ‘knickers’, or ‘panties’, or ‘briefs’, but never “pants”. Pants are long outer wear, so it was different and a bit strange for my brain hearing undies called pants. 😂😂

[@lauraleecreations3217]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kccastle2051]

I dislike the word panties as well, lol.

[@katharinedavis7]

Agree. I hate that'P' word too. Gives me the shivers. Slightly misogynistic

[@djdj-sr8dy]

panties not( pants = trousers) :)

[@thedancingalien7766]

Us Aliens Wear These But The Gussets To Tight

[@fashiondgal]

I'm allergic to elastic. I wanted to use my 100% organic cotton fabric, but it has 30% mechanical stretch.

[@LizGrylls]

You could try it, I think the lack of stretch is less of a problem because you can easily size up to counteract that, a bigger problem will be a lack of recovery in the fabric.

[@morisflores4617]

😘❣❤🏃‍♂️

[@pwoolard4150]

Does it matter what weight of cotton spandex is used?

[@LizGrylls]

A little bit, but only in the way that the heavier the weight of CL that you use it might be less stretchy than something in a lighter weight.

[@LizGrylls]

So you might find that the same size in a heavier weight might be more snug.

[@DeterminedDIYer]

I call them underpants lol. I'm from ohio.

[@andiemacdream]

Thank you so much, I cant stand the elastics

[@rachaelpaisley6233]

100% on panties🤢🤢🤢lovely, quick and easy project tho.

[@LizGrylls]

Thanks for watching!

[@reneeoc9796]

What's wrong with "panties?" Is it kind of like when people say "moist?" I hate that word. 😂

[@LizGrylls]

Yes! Haha. It just sounds wrong

[@raynekimi2755]

Panties are not pants are not panties.

[@hiruki8]

Does anyone ever tell you you look like Florence Pugh?

[@LizGrylls]

Haha never! But I'll take that as a compliment! She's one of my favourite actors.

[@AngieCee1]

Im in the US and I don't like 'panties' either. I just call them underwear. Panties is a weird and kinda creepy sounding word for some reason lol. Knickers is more fun to say