Sew Brooklyn: Create Your Own Underwear

Join FABSCRAP and Third Date Lingerie for an evening learning the basics for you to feel confident sewing your own knickers! Participants will learn the basic techniques necessary to sew basic lingerie items while creating a thong garment. The techniques translate to sewing any knicker pattern you may select in the future. Keeping existing lingerie supplies in use and out of landfills is critical because most are non-biodegradable and not recyclable. Learn the basics to confidently sew your own unique, custom, and (most importantly!) sustainable knickers! This class has limited spots, so register here! 

This workshop will introduce you to: - selecting lingerie materials- working with different fabrics, lace, and elastic- applying picot and foldover elastic- sewing an enclosed crotch gusset

Supply list:

- Stretch 2.5-4” lace in a length at least your hip measurement

- Picot and/or foldover elastic (2-3 yards)

-100% cotton for crotch gusset (12” by 6”) (great use for an old cotton shirt!)

- Stretch material or lace for front panel and gusset outside layer (1/4 yard) if using lace it should be at least 22mm wide and can be stretch or non-stretch *note* non-stretch lace may not be ideal for those with tactile sensitivity)

2 machines will be set up for use:

- One using white thread- One using black thread

If using lace for the front panel - 12” x 12” stretch fabric or power mesh for the backside of the thong

If you are bringing your own sewing machine and want to use a custom thread color, please make sure the thread is 100% polyester (cotton thread is not ideal for lingerie).

Instructor Bio:

Abigail Mattaro created Third Date Lingerie to raise awareness about fabric waste while bringing the joy of custom lingerie crafted from 100% reclaimed fabric to all bodies. Third Date Lingerie focuses on adjustable designs to extend the usefulness of your custom pieces through the natural and routine shifts in our bodies because keeping recourses in USE is a pillar of sustainability. Third Date Lingerie is @thirddatelingerie on IG and TikTok. 

About FABSCRAP: 

FABSCRAP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit working to end commercial textile "waste." Your donations and purchase of workshop materials from our online store or by visiting us in person support our work. Stay in touch with us at fabscrap.org and on Instagram at @fab_scrap. Please consider saving fabrics from landfills for your beginner projects! FABSCRAP's variety of curated scrap or yard packs online is a great choice. You can also visit the FABSCRAP Warehouse in Brooklyn or Philadelphia in person to shop for your own scrap muslin needs as you begin your sewing adventures!