Introducing! Our Perfect Period Panties Sewing Pattern. Mix and match waistbands, rise options, and gusset lengths in front and back to create your perfect fit for every day of your cycle!
GARMENT SPECIFICS The Perfect Period Panties are low to mid rise full coverage period undies. Create your perfect gusset by combining front and back lengths according to your desired coverage, then choose your favorite rise and waistband for totally custom period pattern!
This garment can be entirely constructed with a sewing machine, serger optional. Techniques required include zig zag stitches + working with elastic.
SUGGESTED FABRICS Knit fabrics with 50-75% stretch, preferably with a spandex content. Bamboo, Rayon, or blends with Cotton, Lycra, Silk, Spandex, Nylon, Tencel. 100% cotton tends to stretch out quickly. Measure stretch by marking out 4” of fabric, then gently stretch to max.
FABRIC YARDAGE
- Jersey 1/2 yard
and
- Sophie Hines Period Panty Sewing Kit®
or
- Wicking Jersey 1/3 yard
- Absorbent material 1/3 yard
- Leak proof material 1/3 yard
NOTIONS
- Waistband elastic 1 yard sizes XXS – XL
- Waistband elastic 1 1/2 yard sizes 1X – 6X
- Leg band elastic 2 yards
- Thread
SIZES This pattern includes sizes XXS-000/00 to 6X-40/42
Sophie’s waist is 25”, her hips are 35.5”, and she is 5’10” tall. She is wearing size XS – 0/2 with 1/2” added to the waist with the use of 1” wide waistband elastic.