I made my first pair of pin-up pants last September 2012 and I knew I would have to make more. For one, that stretch silk doesn’t come cheap and I WILL use every last piece! But moreover they are divine to wear!
Even though they look as massive as the last pair, they are in fact a bit shorter. So they come just under the belly button now! I found some fabulous red lingerie lace at my local haberdashery stall and remembered that Mr. O had bought me a packet of little red bows some time ago. Perfect for some cheeky vintage-style knicks!
Not much more to say about these other than they are well worth a go. I love working with smaller projects especially as I don’t have a dedicated sewing room. It means I can have everything contained and to hand… and don’t have to clear the decks in order to lay everything out!
As you might have noticed, this is the 2nd little project I’ve posted today, after starting a toile for Mr. O’s waistcoat this morning. One might think I was seriously procrastinating and avoiding doing the welt pockets on some very expensive silk satin. One might be quite right!!
Gosh! Is that the time? Sorry must dash! Got a date with Mr Selfridge! 
Very, very lovely! Stretch silk – fabulous, where did you get that from?
Thanks Karen. Goldhawk Road. Can’t remember the actual shop name. About 3 fabric shops up from A1, on same side. They sell mostly silk and wool.
We better go there in April
I’m sure my husband would approve…
So what is the occasion for this beautiful waistcoat, Ms Oobop?
Mr O’s band is mostly a wedding band and they all wear tuxedos and dress posh. I’m probably opening a very large can of worms here!
Oh, I thought maybe I had to start making that hat…
Awww…. one day MrsC. We still need to work some butt off to fund it but it will happen by hook or by crook! x
OMG! Those are super sexy and stretch silk, how divine!
Thank you Jayne. Super easy too!
Welt pockets are not as difficult as you are anticipating- you can do them! I would do a practice run on some spare fabric first though, just to make sure you fully understand the process. If it is a burda pattern, it will talk you through perfectly though- so no worries!
Love those knicks!
I so covet your talent, and I lurve these bloomers!
I haven’t forgotten about your patterns, in fact, they are in my messy bag, to be mailed tomorrow.
Oh, loving your supersexy underthings! and Mr. O, seems like he is going to get himself a lovely waistcoat when you are done!
Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!!!!! Love the black and red and those little bows make it perfect!!
Hey, Janene. if you get a chance, would you email me at bhunting@eoni.com? I have a question for you. Thanks so much!
Beth
Oo nice ‘pants, you saucy minx!
Of course you know I love the colours ^_^
Those knickers look great – love the stretchy silk. Coincidentally, I have the toile of a pair of retro, high waist pants on my work table at the moment. Just waiting for the stretch fabric I’ve ordered to turn up. I hope the real thing goes better than the toile as I did the first seam and was admiring my work on the scrap stretchy stuff and then realised I’d sewn the leg hole up!
Welt pockets scare me too
Cheeky, sassy and sooo cute. Stretch silk, eh? Never used the stuff…does it sew well? Where did you get it?
Thanks Kat. Had anticipated all sorts of probs but it sewed really well. Just used a fine (70) needle. Got it locally from one of the fabric shops in Goldhawk Road, West London.
Ohhh some sexy pants… Yes, take us there in April…
Oh yes! I think a shopping list is in order! x
You are wa-a-ay more patient than I could ever be…I can’t imagine making panties, though I did once make a bathing suit. They look wonderful!
I don’t think that for one minute! A bathing suit?! That sounds way scarier to me. I mostly like making undies because they are much quicker to whip up than a whole dress! x
Look at you making lovely knickers! Really great job- I am not able to go there yet… seems to hard.!