Shapewear Sewing Pattern
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Sew perfectly-fitting shapewear in a few hours! Smooth, discreet, and comfortable, the Shapewear Sewing Pattern features two style options, two waist options, leg and waist elastic, and optional interlining for additional support, and minimal seams.
Instant download digital sewing pattern. Includes sizes XXS-5XL
Options
• Optional briefs or mid-thigh shorts
• Optional high or regular waist
• Optional interlining for additional support
Features
• Beginner friendly
• Minimal seams for easy sewing and no VPL
• Center front panel
• Gusset
• Inner thigh panel (shorts option)
• Elastic at the legs and waist for additional support
• Get your preferred level of control based on fabric choice
• Packed with pro tips and expert advice
• Includes full size, print-at-home pattern pieces
• Includes step-by-step tutorial with photos
• Instant-download digital sewing pattern
Fabric – You will need a stretch/knit fabric with at least 30% stretch. If you would like a higher compression fit use a tricot, power mesh or a high spandex athletic or swim knit. If you are sewing the shapewear for a smoothing fit, use a cotton spandex or a lower percentage spandex athletic or swim knit.
Lining Fabric – You can use the same fabric as above, or a cotton knit or cotton spandex for the gusset.
OPTIONAL Interlining – If you would like extra support or compression you can add a layer of interlining. We recommend using power mesh. You can also use tricot or a second layer of your main fabric if it isn't too bulky.
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Notions
- Thread
- 1.25 yards of waist elastic. If you are enclosing it, use ⅜ inch wide elastic. If you are leaving it exposed use any width soft plush backed lingerie elastic or regular elastic
- Optional 1.25 yards of shorts hem elastic. If you are enclosing it, use ⅜ inch wide elastic. If you are leaving it exposed use any width soft plush backed lingerie elastic or regular elastic
- Optional 1.75 yards of ⅜ inch wide briefs hem elastic.
Tools
- Sewing machine
- Pins or clips
- Scissors
- Tape measure or ruler
- Disappearing ink pen or tailor's chalk
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How do PDF/ digital patterns work? Simply download, print, and sew. You’ll need a free Adobe Acrobat reader program and any home printer (or a nearby copy shop for A0 printing). Once you’ve printed the pieces, tape or glue them together. You’ll find an easy-to-follow how-to guide inside the pattern instructions, plus support in our Facebook group.
The trim-free pattern comes in A4 or US letter printable sizes and includes full pattern pieces and a detailed tutorial to guide you every step of the way. An A0 format (pattern pieces only) is also included should you wish to have your pattern printed professionally. PDF Layers allow you to select and print only the size/s you want/ need.
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“How wonderful it is to be able to make my own shapewear! It can cost a lot when I need shapewear for different purposes. Now I just whip up a pair with shorts or lower or higher waistline. They fit great because they were made for my size. Definitely give this pattern a try if you need shapewear.”
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Loraine Wilkinson –
Great Pattern easy to follow great make.
Amber Stefanick –
This was a really easy sew and came together quickly. The directions were straightforward and easy to follow. I highly recommend it!
Heather Luben –
This is a quick and fun sew! Ranges from basic to the ability to add legs and a variety of elastics and layers to make a more customized garment.
Jenni Elizabeth Early –
Loving this pattern!! It works so well to skim over all my curviness 🙂 It has a regular underwear gusset plus an optional inside leg panel. And you can add powernet or mesh to any part you like. I made the version with legs, but I definitely plan to try the briefs as well.
Kyra Delaney –
I made the high waisted underwear version of the shapewear. The instructions were mostly easy to follow and I love how it turned out. I now know I have a shapewear pattern so whenever I have plans again I can see searching for interlining and making a more form fitting one.
Deborah Kraft –
This was a quick sew and it is really effective. I will for sure make another one!
Jamie Adler –
AWESOME pattern! ❤️ My Shape Wear smoothed my bumps and make my jeans look like I am a 25 year old again, instead of twice that age. So easy to make and a fabulous fit!
Adelle Pears –
This is a deceiving my quick and easy sew but is going to be so useful! The tricot mesh I used was a challenge to work with but will make me look more streamlined!
Sarah Miller –
This pattern is super quick to sew up! The elastic was the only thing challenging for me. I used one layer of power mesh that was soft to touch on the skin and this was the perfect amount of compression but comfortable and breathable to smooth out under an outfit perfectly! I’ll use this anytime I need to make some for under a nice dress!
Bernadette Aitken –
My first time making any undergarments and I was so impressed with how easy it was to follow the instructions and get a garment that fits so well.
Maja –
Great bodyshape in dress when wearing this shapewear. Quick and simple to sew.
Sabrina Ropp –
This pattern was surprisingly quick and easy, and it feels great under just about anything.
Carmen Mills Brent –
This pattern comes together really wonderfully. No more expensive shapewear since I can now make my own! I also get to choose where to focus compression fabric if I want to use it (or not!). Being able to blend sizes but still have the shapewear work is awesome. Love it!
Salome Goncalves –
I never thought shapewear could be considered a beginner pattern, but here it is, and it’s my first underwear item. It works wonders at smoothing the silhouette and I got it done in under 1h!
Sandy Simpson –
This is an essential pattern. Make it with power mesh and it sucks in those wobbly bits. Make it with spandex only and it smooths those wobbly bits. Pull out your slinky outfits and slip on your shapewear – go out with confidence.
Taiko Karen Rai –
How wonderful it is to be able to make my own shapewear! It can cost a lot when I need shapewear for different purposes. Now I just whip up a pair with shorts or lower or higher waistline. They fit great because they were made for my size. Definitely give this pattern a try if you need shapewear.
Bernadette Aitken –
My first time making any undergarments and I was so impressed with how easy it was to follow the instructions and get a garment that fits so well.
Janet Cox –
A quick sew for a more flattering look under clothing. This was really easy to sew, made of swim ( I think) with a cotton lining on the front panel. My skirts actually hang more evenly while wearing the shapewear!
Mireille Ribiere –
Look slim with this wear under every cloths you wearing