Jalie 2568 - Underwear

Well, here's Jalie 2568. I'm showing you the tamer version. This is the hipster version. Some of you will be shocked I'm showing my underwear online but it's less flashy than this swimsuit picture and less risqué than this coat photo.



This shows how the bikini version is cut. That one I am not putting online. It's a bit racier.



I didn't use elastic on the leg openings. That's where I get VPL if I'm going to get it. Instead, I bartacked all the seams so that it doesn't come apart. I did a test pair first. This pair has been worn twice and washed twice. The edges are not fraying and they look fine. Here I'm highlighting the bar tacks I used to keep the crotch lining in place. To do the bar tacks on this thin knit I used mt three-step zigzag stitch and set the width at 5.0 and the length at 0mm. That way, I'm just sewing a little line. It's easier to do than a "real" bar tack where you use your zigzag stitch.

The inside. The stretch elastic is from Seams Like Home.

Another bar tack.

Here's the full review from PatternReview.com:

Pattern Description:

Camisole with lace-trimmed rounded square front neckline. The scoop back neckline and armholes are finished with picot edge elastic. Hipster (A) with lace-trimmed waistband and hemmed leg openings (no elastic). Leg openings can be finished with picot edge elastic for better support. Bikini (B) with lace-trimmed waistband and picot elastic at leg openings. Both panties are offered with a choice of high or low waistline. Brazilian hipster (C) designed for wide stretch lace and available in adult sizes only.

I made both views B and C. I made the low-waisted underwear and added no elastic to the leg openings.

Pattern Sizing:

2T to Women's 22. I made the size R.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes, these look just like the model photos and the line drawings. I used really wide elastic on the hipster pair.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

The instructions were fine. They are underwear and I have made a few pairs before so it was easy to do without the instructions.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I love the fit of these underwear. In the gallery photo, I am wearing the hipster version with the wide (3") lace. The bikini version is a bit more flashy. I drew lines on the original version to show you. The only thing that bothers me is that the seam were the front and back meet seems to be a little far back. Next time, I'll move that seam forward about 3/4" of an inch.

Fabric Used:

This is a very think cotton/lycra knit with a lot of four-way stretch. It's a gray-green color which doesn't photograh very well.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:

I decided not to use elastic in the leg openings. If I'm going to have VPL, it's because of the elastic in the leg openings. I made a pair yesterday and wore them to see if it would be okay. I washed them to make sure the fabric would not fray. They are the most comfortable underwear I've ever worn. I'll be making lots more of these. On all the seams, I used my three-step zigzag set at zero length to make the bartacks. I didn't want any of those serger seams to come undone. I made sure that the serger tail was folded up in the seam when I bartacked it. I added 1 1/4" stretch lace to two pairs and 3" lace on the hipster pair.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I will sew this again. I love it!

Conclusion:

I was motivated by the Panty/Underwear Sew Along on this thread.