Racy Lacy Rosy Ladyshorts
Oh! What’s that I spy? A new pair of lacy undies? Let’s take a closer look…
Why, it does appear to be an exquisite pair of Clothhabit’s Rosy Ladyshorts (free online pattern) made from a black and pink stretch floral lace designed by Anna Sui with black lace trim, both from Mood.
This pair of ladyshorts marks my first foray into lingerie making. And, I’ll admit, it wasn’t without its bumps and scrapes. Making underroos is harder than it looks!
On the hanger these ladyshorts looks so discrete…
Until a bit of light shines through them. These ladyshorts are racy! Va va voom!
Even up close you can be quite taken by their charm. Look at the scallops of lace trim dancing around the perimeter; aren’t they so alluring? But, I’ll let you in on a little secret. They were a pain to sew on. The comfortable fit of these ladyshorts is due in part to the excess of fabric in the body that needs to be eased in to the bands at the leg openings and around the waist. The instructions implore you to ease the body into the bands – not to stretch the two to fit while they’re in the machine – which, at least for me, made for a lot of wayward pins in slippery lace.
And, as for that beautiful Anna Sui lace? It’s inside out. I went back and forth and back and forth about which side was the front, and I chose the “neat” side. When I went back to the main image of the lace on Mood’s site, after much of the lace trim had already been attached, I discovered my error. It’s still gorgeous, mind you. But, the pink doesn’t pop like it should. So, another pair of these little shorts will be in my future, right side out. I need the practice anyway!
The stitching is a little more obvious from this close up. I serged the main seams of the body using a narrow three-thread seam. I then stitched the lace bands on using the zigzag suggested in the pattern instructions and aligning the seam midway through the narrowest part of the lace trim. Finally, I traced around the interior scallops using the same zigzag. Sounds simple enough, right? Hopefully after a bit more practice, making lingerie will go as quickly as it sounds like it should!
mae boucher
January 2, 2013
I find it quite challenging to make panties. Any tips and recommendations? pattern suggestions? It would be great if there is a “how to” site in your website.
Happy New Year!
Amy
January 2, 2013
I followed the detailed instructions from the free pattern I used, Clothhabit’s Rosy Ladyshorts pattern. You can find it here: http://clothhabit.com/free-pattern-rosy-ladyshorts/. She also has a lot of good information all over her blog. Check it out!
Francene
January 2, 2013
Beautiful!
Amy
January 2, 2013
Thanks, Francene!
Mood Sewing Network
January 2, 2013
Amy, did you use a pattern?
Amy
January 2, 2013
Yes, I used Clothhabit’s free online Rosy Ladyshorts pattern. I meant to link to it, but it must have gotten lost in the upload. You can find it here, complete with very detailed instructions: http://clothhabit.com/free-pattern-rosy-ladyshorts/
Amanda S.
January 2, 2013
These are lovely!
Amy
January 2, 2013
Thanks Amanda!
papalene
January 2, 2013
great pair if undies. I am waiting on my undie pattern to arrive. did you use a pattern for these, if so which one?
Amy
January 2, 2013
I used a free online pattern released by Clothhabit, which you can find here: http://clothhabit.com/free-pattern-rosy-ladyshorts/. It includes a lot of good information in the instructions as well.
Cidell
January 2, 2013
Fantastic first pair!
Amy
January 2, 2013
Thanks Cidell!
Stacey
January 2, 2013
Hi, All. Looks like she used the rosy ladyshorts pattern from clothhabit.com – a free download!
Amy
January 2, 2013
Thanks Stacey. That’s exactly the pattern I used.
Ginger
January 4, 2013
Ooh la la! Love these! Re: right side, wrong side… they look great! You made your own right side!
Amy
January 25, 2013
Yeah, they work just fine. And, now they’re extra unique!