Wednesday 13 May 2009

Wild Nights Start with Leopard...

So back to the underwear. I made this set using a New Look pattern #6443. The only one I could find with French knickers. Actually it was almost the only one I could find period. I had made a lovely mess of my first attempt which I posted about here (scroll to bottom of page), so I thought I had to try set 2 to see if I had learned anything.

I am happy to report I didn't burn any holes through fabric. I didn't cut out three left sides for the knickers or two for the bodice. I tried to match all of the leopard print stripes. This was a heavier fabric with more polyester in it rather than working with pure silk which made it much easier. The instructions in this pattern were much clearer (except the back still gaped open so elastic was again a necessary last minute addition).

Extremely Crafty recommendation - You'll be happy with the pattern.

So what do you think of this knicker set?

8 comments:

Princess of Everything (and then some) said...

Hubba Hubba! Those are cute!

Unknown said...

Ooh la la ! Looking good .

Michelle S. said...

Thank you for visiting my blog and for your sweet comments. Your blog is adorable and you have so many great ideas. I would love to see an article on card making in your e-zine.
You asked me about the template that I am using on my blog. Here is the link… http://bloggerblogbackgrounds.blogspot.com/. Aren’t they cute?

Deborah said...

Wow Michelle your undies set is fantastic. I`m going to get the pattern and have a go at something in ivory satin. Deborah x

Anonymous said...

good luck in cannes.

michele said...

Thank you for your warm words. Deborah - would love to see pictures of your undies when you make them. Yes, the blog backgrounds are totally cute. I shall have to look into them when I return from Cannes.

daisy said...

hi hi that you've tryed after the first one! theye look great, but do theye fit comfy?!?!?!?!

hugs
daisy

Leigh said...

This set looks good Michele.