Tilly and the buttons Iris sewing pattern

Learn to sew your own undies with this multi-style knickers pattern, created in collaboration with our favourite lingerie designer Evie La Lùve. Incredibly versatile, the different waistline, leg opening and finishing options make a total of 36 combinations!

• Mix and match low, mid or high leg and waist options
• Finish the waistline and leg openings with fold over elastic and/or narrow stretch lace
• A perfect project for scraps-busting your fabric stash
• Whip them up on a regular sewing machine!

ONLINE WORKSHOP - Want some extra help sewing your knickers? Let Hannah from Evie La Lùve take you through each step. Including irresistible hacks! Sign up for our online video workshop, Learn To Sew Knickers today.

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginners

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Averil (blue stripe with mid-rise & mid leg) wears size 2 (UK 8), graded to size 1 (UK 6) at the waist and (black graphic with low rise & high leg) wears size 2 (UK 8). Melody (pink with mid rise & low leg) wears size 14 (UK 32) graded to a size 12 (UK 28) at the waist and black floral with high rise & mid leg - size UK 32 graded to a 28 waist.

SUPPLIES

• Main fabric – see below
• Crotch lining fabric – see below
• Narrow stretch lace* x 20-40mm (3/4-1 1/2in) wide AND/OR fold over elastic (FOE) x 15-20mm (5/8-3/4in) wide – see below
• All purpose polyester thread to match your fabric, lace and/or FOE
• Sewing machine with adjustable zigzag stitch, stretch needle and basic tools
• Optional: Overlocker (serger)

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

Main fabric: Light- to medium-weight stretch knit fabric with 40-60% 4-way stretch and good recovery, such as jersey, scuba, stretch mesh, stretch velvet.

Crotch lining: Small piece of cotton jersey, bamboo jersey or similar fabric with natural fibre content.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

SIZES 1-6

Main Fabric - 145cm (57in) or 115cm (45in) wide

• 0.5m (5/8yd)

Lining

• 0.25 x 0.25m (3/8 x 3/8yd)

Narrow stretch lace* or fold over elastic (FOE)

• 1m (1 1/8yd) for waistline
• + 1.5m (1 3/4yd) for leg openings

SIZES 7-10

Main Fabric - 145cm (57in) or 115cm (45in) wide

• 0.6m (5/8yd)

Lining

• 0.25 x 0.25m (3/8 x 3/8yd)

Narrow stretch lace* or fold over elastic (FOE)

• 1.2m (1 3/8yd) for waistline
• + 1.7m (1 7/8yd) for leg openings

SIZES 7-10

Main Fabric - 145cm (57in) wide

• 0.6m (5/8yd)

Main Fabric - 115cm (45in) wide

• 1.1m (1 1/4yd)

Lining

• 0.25 x 0.25m (3/8 x 3/8yd)

Narrow stretch lace* or fold over elastic (FOE)

• 1.4m (1 5/8yd) for waistline
• + 1.9m (2 1/8yd) for leg openings