I have faced some scary health challenges this last month that have forced me to completely change some of my sewing plans. One project that was particularly urgent was making some overnight period underwear. The pattern that came to mind was Jalie 4344 Sarah since it offered a ton of protection.
Analyzing Style and Fit
The pattern is for both period underwear and reusable pads. For the underwear, you can choose a high or lower waist and protection (day/night). Otherwise, the fit of the underwear looks moderately generous for the butt and has a high cut for the front.
Materials and Notions
You need lots of different fabrics for this project and I got all my supplies at Bra Builders:
- Crotch lining: https://www.brabuilders.com/collections/period-panties/products/stay-dry-wicking-crotch-fabric
- Absorbent layers: https://www.brabuilders.com/collections/period-panties/products/natural-fiber-absorbent-fabric
- Waterproof knit layer: https://www.brabuilders.com/collections/period-panties/products/waterproof-fabric-polyurethane-laminate-pul
- Main fabric: https://www.brabuilders.com/collections/panty-and-cami-fabrics/products/microfiber-stretch-fabric
- 3/4 inch fold over elastic: https://www.brabuilders.com/collections/fold-over-elastic/products/foldover-elastic-5-8
I ordered 1/2 yard of crotch lining, absorbent fabric, and PUL, 1 yard of main fabric, and 10 yards of fold-over elastic. I was able to make exactly 4 pairs of overnight underwear with nothing leftover.
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