DIY Victoria's Secret Ruched Hiphugger Panties

Victoria's Secret Ruched Hiphugger Panties are one of my favorite underwear styles. They give a simple hip-hugger or boy-short pattern a cute twist. I will teach you an easy way to make your own ruched panties. The pair I made for this tutorial is for ruched-front hip-hugger panties, but this also works to make a ruched-back panty, thongs, bikini's, etc...

Step 1 Materials

Main Materials

1. Lycra/Cotton Fabric Blend - about 30" x 20" worth
2. Elastic - thin piece of elastic (mine was 1/8" width) and 1.5" in length. The length also depends on how much rouching you want.
3. Sewing Machine (I used a serger as well, but this can all be done on a sewing machine)
4. Stretch Needle (for sewing machine) - this is necessary for properly sewing lycra/spandex fabrics

Minor Materials

1. Thread
2. Needle - for sewing by hand
3. Pins

Comments

[rengstrom]

Very cute and simple. What type of fabric would you suggest to create a lining?

[carakiller]

You'll want to get some elastic around the top so they don't get progressively looser whilst wearing and fall down. Insert it under the folded down top with zig zag stitch.

[2N3055]

Carleyy, VERY cute 'n sexy..kudos

[Kryptonite]

These are neat, I love your photography skills! Each shot is laid out so professionally.

I think a picture of these on a manequin / model of sorts would help illustrate why these are such a nice style.

[2N3055]

YEAH KRYPTO...I think a picture of these on a manequin / model of sorts would help illustrate why these are such a nice style TOO! ;-) WINK WINK

[hammer9876]

One size fits all?

[xenobiologista]

Yeah I was gonna ask... "free size" doesn't necessarily fit everybody. An indication of what size range the PDF pattern is good for would be nice.

[jessyratfink]

Okay, maybe I do need to make my own underwear after all. Those are adorable!

[susanrm]

I like it!

[sunshiine]

So cute! Looks easy enough to make for almost anyone! Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve! Thanks for sharing and have a relaxing up coming weekend.
Sunshiine