The Bunzies from Stitch Upon a Time are the comfiest underwear I have ever owned. They’re really easy to sew too and best of all the fabric pieces are quite small so they can be sewn from leftover scraps of fabric that may otherwise go to waste. The sewing pattern is simple, requiring only a few pieces. If you’ve yet to try sewing your own knickers I highly recommend you give it a go, you won’t go back to store bought undies!
Sewing Pattern
These Bunzies knickers from Stitch Upon a Time are sooo comfortable!! Honestly once you’ve tried hand sewn knickers you won’t go back!
It does shock some people the first time they see handmade knickers as they are rather well, huge. There’s no other way to say it. Commercially sewn knickers can be tiny little things so it can be off putting to see the size of handmade knickers. But honestly it’s all in the name of comfort and it’s that what matters at the end of the day?!
The Bunzies sewing pattern is super quick and easy to sew up. There’s just two main pieces plus the liner which is a tiny little scrap of fabric. Then there’s the three bands unless you’re using the elastic bands, like in the pattern cover image above. I’ve heard that the elastic option compromises a little on comfort so I’ve never actually tried it.
I’ve also never tried the skimpier versions of the pattern. As a busy mum so it’s all about the comfort for me.
Sewing Low Rise Bunzies
I prefer the high rise version but on this occasion I didn’t have quite enough fabric leftover. I could have gone with the booty cut instead or as well but thankfully I was able to get the full coverage cut out of my fabric scrap. I like my knickers to cover my backside!
Sewing Thread
I use Coats Moon Thread for all of my sewing projects. It’s a fantastic all rounder great for machine sewing, hand sewing, quilting and top stitching. Best of all it’s fantastic value. I use it for literally everything!
Sewing the Liner
I like to sew the liner down. But as well as stitching it in place I also fold the overlocked edges over so that it’s neatly hidden under the knicker liner.
Sewing the Bands
To reduce the bulk in my bands I like to sew the two ends together using a straight stitch. Instead of the stretch stitch I use for the rest of the knickers.
Then I press the seam open before sewing the bands in place according to the instructions on the pattern. It’s an extra couple of little steps that make a big different to the comfort of the finished underwear.
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