Mai is a pair of high-waisted briefs. All edges of the briefs are finished with picot lingerie elastic.
Approximate sewing time — 0.5 days (4 hours).
Sizing: this pattern includes sizes XS - XL (approximately UK 6/ US 2 / EU 34 - UK 24 / US 20 / EU 52). Check the Size chart tab to choose the right size. If you are between the sizes, choose the larger size.
Please feel free to contact hello@sewingpartner.com to get a helping hand from sewing mentors when adjusting the patterns for your height.
WOMEN SIZING
Size | XS (34–36) | S (38–40) | M (42–44) | L (46–48) | XL (50–52) |
Bust, cm | 80–84 | 88–92 | 96–100 | 104–108 | 112–116 |
Waist, cm | 60–64 | 68–72 | 76–80 | 84–88 | 92–96 |
Hips, см | 86–90 | 94–98 | 102–106 | 110–114 | 118–122 |
Size | XS (34–36) | S (38–40) | M (42–44) | L (46–48) | XL (50–52) |
Bust, in | 31 1/2–33 1/8 | 34 5/8–36 1/4 | 37 3/4–39 3/8 | 41–42 1/2 | 44 1/8–45 5/8 |
Waist, in | 23 5/8–25 1/4 | 26 3/4–28 3/8 | 29 7/8–31 1/2 | 33 1/8–34 5/8 | 36 1/4–37 3/4 |
Hips, in | 33 7/8–35 3/8 | 37–38 5/8 | 40 1/8–41 3/4 | 43 1/4–44 7/8 | 46 1/2–48 |
Choosing a size for a protruding tummy
For women: to choose the right size for bottom garments, use the hip measurement plus the tummy protrusion
To sew these briefs, choose medium-weight, non-stretch or low-stretch fabrics made of natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: satin, natural or artificial silk.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics.
As an additional material for the gusset, choose medium-weight and medium-stretch knits. We recommend using fabrics made of 100% natural fibers, such as jersey.
The briefs in the photo are made of artificial silk. The fabric is medium weight, pliable, and low-stretch. The fiber content is 97% polyester and 3% spandex. The fabric weight is 144 g/m2.
The additional material is 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 120 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||
XS–S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.65 |
2 (162–168) | ||||
3 (170–176) | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.65 | 0.7 |
4 (178–184) | ||||
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
XS–S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | ||||
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3/8 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | ||||
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Additional fabric (jersey), 110–140 cm (43–55") wide, for all heights:
Size | XS–L | XL |
meters | 0.2 | 0.25 |
yards | 1/4 | 1/4 |
3. Picot lingerie elastic, 0.7–1 cm (1/4–3/8") wide, for all heights:
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
meters | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2 | 2.1 |
yards | 1 5/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 |
4. The exact elastic length is specified in the pattern and the leg opening elastic template.
5.Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for construction and finishing raw edges. It can be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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