Men's Posing Suit

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Requires: 1-1/2 yards (1.37 m) spandex; 1-1/2 yards (1.37m) of 3/8 inch (9mm) elastic; 1-1/2 yards (1.37m) of 1/4 inch (6mm) elastic.
Level: Moderate

 
  • Place pattern on fabric as indicated.
  • Trace pattern onto fabric with tracing wheel.
  • Use a ballpoint needle for spandex.
  • Use a stitch length of 3mm on straight seams.
  • Sew straight seams 1/4 inch (6mm) from edge.
  • Use a stitch length of 4mm on zigzag seams.
  • Use widest setting on zigzag seams.
  • Stretch fabric as you sew.
  1) If front piece is unfolded, fold so that right sides of fabric are facing each other.

 

2) Sew a straight seam 1/4 inch (6mm) from edge along crotch opening, as shown, sewing over just the very bottom of the folded edge.
3) Sew a wide zigzag stitch on edge shown, being sure the outside of the stitch catches the edge as you sew.
4) Open pouch and lay flat.

 

 5) With right sides together, stitch back piece to front pouch at crotch and sides using straight stitch, 1/4 inch (6mm) from edge.
 6) Sew a wide zigzag stitch on edges shown, being sure the outside of the stitch catches the edge as you sew.

 7) Cut 1/4 inch (6mm) elastic for legs as indicated for size:

Leg Elastic (2 pieces, 1/4 inch (6mm))

S = 18 inches (45 cm)
M = 19 inches (47.5 cm)
L = 20 inches (50 cm)

Butt ends of elastic to form a loop and stitch with a wide zigzag, using a 1 mm stitch width. Repeat with both pieces of elastic.

 

 

8) Pin elastic to wrong side of fabric of leg hole.

 

9) Using zigzag stitch, sew elastic to edge of fabric, stretching elastic evenly as you sew. Make sure stitch catches the edge of fabric.

Repeat with other leg.

10) For waistband, cut 3/8 inch (9mm) elastic at length indicated for size.

S = 25 inches long (62.5 cm)
M = 26 inches long (65 cm)
L = 27 inches long (67.5 cm)

Butt ends of elastic to form a loop and stitch with a wide zigzag, using a 1 mm stitch width. Divide elastic into fourths and mark with pins.

 

11) Divide waist of garment into fourths and mark with pins. Pin waistband elastic to wrong side of fabric, matching pins.
12) Using zigzag stitch, sew elastic to edge of fabric, stretching elastic evenly as you sew. Make sure stitch catches the edge of fabric.
 13) Fold right side of fabric over elastic, so elastic is completely enclosed by fabric. Stretching fabric as you sew, sew a medium zigzag around legs and waist, using a 2 mm stitch width. As you get to the 1/2 " (13mm) sides, stretch fabric firmly and sew slowly.

 

14) Finished garment.

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