Lounge & Lace Collection: Aphrodite Thong & String Back Underwear

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Made for Mermaids Sewing Patterns are digital downloads. You will print OR project them at home, OR send them to a copy shop to print. This is not a physical garment or pattern, and nothing will be…
Made for Mermaids Sewing Patterns are digital downloads. You will print OR project them at home, OR send them to a copy shop to print. This is not a physical garment or pattern, and nothing will be mailed to you. Aphrodite is a classic knit thong and string-back underwear. These are incredibly quick to sew, and you can choose from several finishing options to give different looks. It includes both a low-rise and mid-rise option. The mid-rise has a normal coverage and full coverage option. Choose from a thong back or string back on all options. You can finish the leg line with fold-over or picot elastic. Finish the waist with fold-over elastic, picot, thick waistband elastic, or stretch lace. Aphrodite will be your new go-to thong! Aphrodite Features: •Made for knit fabrics. •2 back options: thong or string back. •2 rises: mid-rise or low rise. •2 mid-rise coverage options: normal and a full coverage option. •2 waistband options: thin elastic or wide elastic. Use FOE, picot, waistband elastic, or stretch lace for the waistband. •Choose FOE or picot to finish the leg line. •Includes 2 full sew-through videos. (See the thong HERE See the string back HERE). Sizes (includes both imperial and metric measurements): •Fits high hip sizes: 29″-63″ or 73.6 – 160 cm •Fits full hip sizes: 34″-64″ or 86.3 – 162.5 cm. Skill level: •Confident beginner- sewing the elastics will be the most difficult for a beginner. Suggested Fabrics: •Medium-weight fabric with at least 50% stretch. Cotton lycra, cotton jersey, stretch mesh, or stretch lace. A natural fiber will breathe better, however double brushed poly or other polyester blends will also work. •If you're struggling with what fabric to use, check out our Aphrodite fabric kits that has been curated specifically for this pattern! Notions: • Fold-over elastic (FOE) option- many different sizes of FOE will work, under 7/8” is best. 5/8”, 3/8” etc. •Thin elastic waistband option- 3/8” picot or lingerie elastic- This option will finish as a trimmer panty. •Wide Waistband Option- Stretch lace, Plush waistband elastic, etc. •Basics: thread, pins or clips, scissors, ruler, safety pin or bodkin, marking tool, and hem gauge. 5 PDF sizes included (all files include layers): •Photo tutorial file: 18 pages. •Print at home, trimless format in sizes: •US (8.5 x 11) Pattern pieces: 11 pages. •A4 (8.25 x 11.75) Pattern pieces: 11 pages. •A0/Copy shop (33.1 x 46.8) There is 1 A0 pages. •Projector File with 2 and 4cm measuring squares.     -CHECK OUT THE HACKS BLOG POST HERE FOR EVEN MORE OPTIONS!-      