Patternmaking For Underwear Design.pdf

Standard patterns assume woven fabrics (cotton, denim, linen). Underwear relies on stretch knits (micromodal, elastane, lace) with 50% to 200% stretch. A standard Bodice Block has 2–4 cm of ease; a bikini pattern often has negative ease (the pattern is smaller than the body).

A dedicated is not just a set of instructions—it is an engineering manual for the human torso’s most dynamic area. Whether you are a home sewer wanting to stop buying uncomfortable Victoria’s Secret knockoffs, or a startup launching a sustainable bamboo underwear line, this PDF is your blueprint. Patternmaking For Underwear Design.pdf

The core of underwear design lies in the or sloper—a fundamental 2D template that serves as the starting point for every design. For underwear, this involves: Standard patterns assume woven fabrics (cotton