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.

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