Semi-transparent pattern paper or dotted marking paper.
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Note the new measurement (e.g., if it stretches to 13 cm, it has a 30% stretch capacity). Calculating Negative Ease
The classic brief serves as the foundation block (sloper) for boy shorts, thongs, high-waisted panties, and bikinis. Patternmaking For Underwear Design.pdf
To mark seam allowance, centers, and assembly points.
If you want to take your patternmaking further, tell me you want to draft (e.g., thong, high-waisted brief, underwire bra, bodysuit) so I can provide step-by-step drafting instructions for that style. Share public link
Deduct 20% or more from body measurements. Semi-transparent pattern paper or dotted marking paper
If you are ready to invest in a book that will challenge and elevate your skills, "Patternmaking for Underwear Design" is a worthy choice. For those who are just beginning their lingerie-making journey, you may find more immediate success by starting with a more beginner-friendly guide first and then graduating to Shin's text to deepen your drafting expertise.
Soft cups rely on dart manipulation to create three-dimensional shaping from a flat piece of fabric.
Designing the side and back band for support and tension. C. Bodysuits and Shapewear To mark seam allowance, centers, and assembly points
Unlike traditional garment construction, underwear requires a deep understanding of negative ease. Because intimate apparel is designed to fit snugly against the body—often using stretchy fabrics—the pattern pieces are actually smaller than the body measurements they are designed for.
Underwear design represents a specialized, intricate niche within the fashion industry. Unlike outerwear, which provides structure, underwear must act as a "second skin"—offering comfort, functionality, support, and aesthetic appeal while accommodating the natural movement of the body. requires precise, specialized techniques, particularly when dealing with the high-stretch fabrics characteristic of lingerie, bras, briefs, and loungewear.
Ensuring the band provides support without rising up. 4. Fabric Stretch and Pattern Adjustment