Buy the Penny Knicker sewing pattern from Sew Projects. Do you want to make your own underwear but don’t know where to start? Start with Penny! Penny is made with a woven or rigid fabric so you don’t have to worry about using stretchy fabric. Once you’ve made Penny in the plain version, you can add a bit of lace to your next pair for that extra special look! This pattern is designed specifically for beginners so there’s nothing too complicated.

Penny is a ruffle style knicker that sits at the hips. Penny has medium to full bum coverage and standard leg openings.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: 

Front and back main: Light to medium weight rigid/woven fabric. 100% cotton, cotton lawn, rigid lace, satin, crepe.

Front and back lace: Rigid lace with scallop edge.

Gusset liner: Cotton jersey.

Fabric requirements:

Main: 120 cm wide fabric: 0.8 - 0.9 m // 150 cm wide fabric: 0.4 - 0.5 m.

Rigid double edged scalloped lace (optional, 13 - 17 cm wide depending on size): 0.7 - 0 .8 m.

Gusset liner (any width): 0.2 m.

Sizing: 1 – 9 / UK 6 – 22. Please check the size chart.

Notions: 3 m of lingerie elastic; bow or embellishment (optional).

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions with photos; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (10 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet).

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