When selecting main fabric for sewing Nigella Brazilian cheeky panties, it is imperative to prioritize stretchability, recovery and weight. The outer fabric must possess stretchability (20-40%) to ensure comfort, fit, and functionality. Recovery refers to the fabric's ability to return to its original shape after being stretched. Lightweight fabrics are often preferred for panties as they provide a comfortable, breathable experience.
When selecting lining fabric, breathability is a primary quality to look at. It is particularly important in intimate apparel because of a hygiene. Cotton and bamboo fabrics offers numerous advantages, including breathability, softness, absorbency, hypoallergenic properties, and sustainability.
| We use simple calculations to indicate how much fabric required: |
required amount = length by width* |
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*With a mirrored print / pattern on scalloped stretch lace, mono-color (or non-directional print) stretch mesh and cotton jersey. *Fabrics stretch more across the width than along the length, but stretch lace stretch more lenghtwise. Read more about fabric grains, stretch direction, percentage, cuts and direction of the print here. |
In addition to mandatory decatizing before cutting and sewing, it is important to account for a potential shrinkage rate of approximately 5%.
FABRICS
| MAIN FABRIC - Stretch Lace (20-40%) |
| meters | yards | |
| EU32/US0 | 0.38 * 0.17 |
1/2 * 1/4 |
| EU34/US2 | 0.40 * 0.17 |
1/2 * 1/4 |
| EU36/US4 | 0.42 * 0.18 |
1/2 * 1/4 |
| EU38/US6 | 0.44 * 0.18 |
1/2 * 1/4 |
| EU40/US8 | 0.46 * 0.19 |
1/2 * 1/4 |
| EU42/US10 | 0.48 * 0.19 |
5/8 * 1/4 |
| EU44/US12 | 0.5 * 0.2 |
5/8 * 1/4 |
| EU46/US14 | 0.52 * 0.2 |
5/8 * 1/4 |
| EU48/US16 | 0.54 * 0.21 |
5/8 * 1/4 |
| EU50/US18 | 0.56 * 0.21 |
5/8 * 1/4 |
| EU52/US20 | 0.58 * 0.22 |
2/3 * 1/4 |
| EU54/US22 | 0.60 * 0.22 |
2/3 * 1/4 |
| MAIN FABRIC - Stretch Mesh (20-40%) |
| meters | yards | |
| EU32/US0 | 0.3 * 0.78 | 1/3 * 7/8 |
| EU34/US2 | 0.32 * 0.81 | 3/8 * 1 |
| EU36/US4 | 0.34 * 0.84 | 3/8 * 1 |
| EU38/US6 | 0.36 * 0.87 | 1/2 * 1 |
| EU40/US8 | 0.38 * 0.9 | 1/2 * 1 |
| EU42/US10 | 0.40 * 0.93 | 1/2 * 1 1/8 |
| EU44/US12 | 0.42 * 0.96 |
1/2 * 1 1/8 |
| EU46/US14 | 0.44 * 0.99 |
1/2 * 1 1/8 |
| EU48/US16 | 0.46 * 1.02 |
1/2 * 1 1/8 |
| EU50/US18 | 0.48 * 1.05 |
5/8 * 1 1/4 |
| EU52/US20 | 0.5 * 1.08 |
5/8 * 1 1/4 |
| EU54/US22 | 0.52 * 1.11 |
5/8 * 1 1/4 |
| LINING FABRIC - Cotton Jersey |
| meters | yards | |
| EU32/US0 | 0.12 * 0.12 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
| EU34/US2 | 0.13 * 0.13 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
| EU36/US4 | 0.13 * 0.13 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
| EU38/US6 | 0.14 * 0.14 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
| EU40/US8 | 0.14 * 0.14 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
| EU42/US10 | 0.15 * 0.15 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
| EU44/US12 | 0.15 * 0.15 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
| EU46/US14 | 0.16 * 0.16 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
| EU48/US16 | 0.16 * 0.16 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
| EU50/US18 | 0.17 * 0.17 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
| EU52/US20 | 0.17 * 0.17 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
| EU54/US22 | 0.18 * 0.18 | 1/4 * 1/4 |
NOTIONS
| Panty Elastic |
| meters | yards | |
| EU32/US0 | 1.35 | 1 1/2 |
| EU34/US2 | 1.4 | 1 5/8 |
| EU36/US4 | 1.45 | 1 5/8 |
| EU38/US6 | 1.5 | 1 2/3 |
| EU40/US8 | 1.55 | 1 3/4 |
| EU42/US10 | 1.6 | 1 3/4 |
| EU44/US12 | 1.65 | 1 7/8 |
| EU46/US14 | 1.7 | 1 7/8 |
| EU48/US16 | 1.75 | 2 |
| EU50/US18 | 1.8 | 2 |
| EU52/US20 | 1.85 | 2 1/8 |
| EU54/US22 | 1.9 | 2 1/8 |
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Satin Ribbon - 0.3 m / 1/3 yd |
| Matching Thread - 1 spool + 4 spools (if you use a serger) |
