While many are still staying safe at home, we’ve all seen (and possibly participated in) the increase in loungewear sewing. Just a slight step to the side of that though is an increase in makers creating their own lingerie. This may seem a bit intimidating if you’ve never sewn intimates before, but we’ve made it easy with our newest free sewing pattern. The Ilana Lingerie Set features a simple bralette and panty, made best in comfy knits like velour or bamboo jersey!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 1 yard Pacific Blue Crushed Velour
- 1 yard Black Perforated Stretch Elastic Trimming – 2.75″
- 1/2 yard Cotton Jersey
- Optional: 1 Soft Elastic such as Swimwear Elastic
- MDF230 – The Ilana Lingerie Set Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
Please note: our free sewing pattern files and photography are not available for redistribution or resale.
All seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
How to Sew the Bralette:
Begin by attaching the center cups to their respective outer cups, lining up any notches. Since seam allowances for this pattern are 3/8″, I recommend using an overlock stitch, like below.
For some extra stability, you could choose to repeat with power mesh and pin to the inside of your outer layer as a lining.
Pin an sew your side binding along the top of your side cup using a straight stitch. Double fold the binding towards the inside of the cup and pin into place. Here you can topstitch, stitch-in-the-ditch, or slip-stitch the binding closed.
Repeat the above steps with the front bralette binding, this time continuing the double fold along the entire strap so your raw edges are tucked inside. Topstitch along the binding and strap to secure.
Following the notch guides on your pattern, gather your cups into your elastic. Begin with the center front, back, and princess seams before gathering the remainder of the cup. Secure with an overlock or zig-zag stitch.
Finish up your bralette by securing the straps to the back of your elastic.
How to Sew the Panty:
First, attach the front and back at the sides and crotch seam using an overlock stitch.
Create your waistband by attaching the front and back at the side seams. Fold the waistband in half, pin and sew it along the top of your garment using an overlock stitch. If desired, you can also add some wide elastic into the waistband, but the velour used here has enough stretch to sit comfortably.
Create your crotch lining by rolling and sewing each curved hem. Pin the sides along the inside of your garment, lining up on edge with the crotch seam on your panty.
To finish off your garment, you have two options. Because of this velour’s stretchiness, I simply folded the leg holes inward and secured them with an overlock stitch.
However, you can choose to sew some soft elastic along the face of the hole, turn it toward the inside and secure. If you go this route, I recommend cutting your elastic 1″-2″ shorter than the length of your hole and gathering the fabric into the elastic.
32 comments
Thank you always for sharing such beautiful patterns!!!!!
Can this be hacked to have a wider shoulder strap? Those spaghetti straps will never hold me up…
Yes, certainly! You’d just need to widen the strap when you cut it out. Or you could even use a wide elastic trim for the strap for some extra stability. 🙂
What did you use for the crotch lining? I didn’t see it in the materials list.
Hi, Nina! It’s the cotton jersey listed in the materials list – you can also find a direct link to the fabric I used in the ‘Shop this Look’ widget. 🙂
Maybe I never noticed before but the Shop This Look list is very helpful. But I did wonder how thread is optional (maybe that brand) but not everyone has a coordinating color for every fabric. But yes, I too love your free patterns and glad to see another underwear set.
That’s funny
I love this pattern! Thank you for making it available. I have always wanted to try making my own lingerie.
Could the elastic band be changed into one made out of velours?
Yes, it could! 🙂
Thank you so much for this pattern.
Could this be made using swimsuit fabric?
Yes, it could! 🙂
I made this and love it but wish that the pattern piece for the front binding was twice as long. I ended up cutting out two front bindings per side in order for the strap to reach the elastic in the back.
Are the seam allowances included, or I have to add them by myself?
Hi Valeria! This pattern includes 3/8″ seam allowance throughout, unless otherwise stated in the directions. 😀
Thank you for fast answer. 🙂
I’m a D cup. Will I have to enlarge the bra pieces in depth and width?
Hi Pamela, It depends on the amount of stretch your fabric has. You may need to increase the amount of curve at the center bust. Definitely sew a test cup first!
Is there a link to save the tutorial for the Ilana lingerie set, along with the pattern?
Thank you!
Anna
Hi Anna, while we don’t have a link to download the tutorial, you can save it by copying & pasting it into a document! 🙂
Omg….. love it. Thank You for sharing
Bonjour, je n’arrive pas à télécharger le lien ne fonctionne pas. Pouvez vous m’aider s’il vous plait ?
Bonjour, Julia! Envoyez un email à info@moodfabrics.com pour recevoir le patron 🙂
Can this pattern be used for a swim suit? What adjustments would need to be made?
Hi Toni! Yes, this could totally be used to make a swimsuit. Just choose a swimwear appropriate fabric!
Hi—the elastic you used is sold out. Can I use my fabric, which has stretch to it, with the “elastic template or band” pattern piece? Also, is that piece meant to be on the fold? Thanks!
Hi Inga, yes it’s cut on the fold! You can certainly try using the stretch fabric, but depending on the amount of support you need, elastic might work better.
Going to try this pattern
Hello, I have subscribed, you are sending me daily emails, but the one I’m waiting for, the download of the Ilana lingerie, hasn’t come through. I simply keep getting the “subscribe now” page over and over. Are you able to help please? I’m still keen. Many thanks
Hi Ellie!
If you’re still having trouble you can email info@moodfabrics.com and they’ll send the pattern directly to you!
Hi Thank you for this wonderful pattern, as I am a large woman, I find it difficult to buy underwear. I decided to make the panty from lycra which was left over from the Ilanga ski pants I made. It came out beautifully except I had to take in the crotch area on both sides as it was chaffing me on my inside legs. Anyhow i folded them in and eventhough it is a thick crotch piece, it works like a dream. I am now busy adjusting my pattern pieces accordingly. Again a heartfelt thank you, I have also made 3 of the Rhodes Infinity dresses. Love Mood