Knicker Making and Lingerie Techniques

During this two part one day workshop Mary-Louise will guide you through the process of making a pair of knickers out of stretch fabrics using a standard sewing machine. You will also create a range a range of samples of techniques suitable for the purpose of making lingerie or other items from lightweight and delicate fabrics.

You will make either a pair of briefs, boy shorts or a Brazilian style knicker.

• Techniques to be sampled will include
• Combining both stretch and non stretch fabrics
• Seaming methods
• Creating decorative trims and edges
• Creating surface texture and decoration
• Hemming fine fabrics
• Working with bias

A pack of materials will be provided by the tutor on the day at a cost of between £8-£12 to include all materials, components and thread as required to produce both the samples and one pair of knickers.

Host or Publisher Franklins Salisbury