I know a lot of the blogs I follow are by people who do crochet and knitting so the pressure can be felt at this time of year when presents are in production but of course yarn projects are not quick. I have thrown in a few more sewing projects this year and boy, is it fast.
I fell back on my Flo-Jo knicker kit pattern which I traced off in all sizes. It really is a brilliant design and I can make a pair in an hour from choosing the fabric to admiration.
This lightweight cotton was in a fat quarter pack I won in a competition and it has the perfect sized flowers on which doesn't require any pattern matching.
If you have a sewing friend I highly recommend this kit as a present in itself. The quality of the elastic is beautiful. I love making them so I made another pair... using some other elastic not as good, I might add, as the flo-jo elastic.
Happy making friends.
Looks like a great kit, but I am not sure that I would be competent enough to make something that I could actually wear. Great fabric.
ReplyDeleteThose are super cute. Wish my sewing skills were better.
ReplyDeletexx Beca
I have that pattern it's brill and really enjoyed making them!xx
ReplyDeleteCute knickers, but not sure I am brave enough to give knickers at Christmas! I'd love a pair for myself though!
ReplyDeleteI love these. I've never made knickers but I think one to add to my 2016 list! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'd need three fat quarters to cover my bum... lovely lovely presents Jo! Your friends are lucky. x
ReplyDeleteLike Christina, I think more than one fat quarter would be needed (fat hindquarters? Ha!), but I would love to try making some. Your friends are so lucky! These are really pretty. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteThese are teeny size 8 ones for a friend which fit on a fat quarter but you are right a bigger piece is needed for me too!
DeleteI've had that kit and sewed the knickers. I loved it. You're right, the materials are good quality. Thanks for reminding me, I should sew some more. I love the fabric you used by the way. :)
ReplyDeleteTwo fat quarters for me, one for the front, one for the back! Or perhaps two for the back, one for each side! A wonderful gift though! xx
ReplyDeleteEven two fat quarters is cheaper than buying m&s fancy knickers at £6 a pair. I would love to give these a go and may treat myself to the pattern in the new year.
ReplyDeleteThey are really too lovely to wear on a behind aren't they?
ReplyDeleteHugs to you,
Meredith
They are pretty, practical, and with you making them, lovely quick gifts :) xx
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