Create your own bold and versatile underwear with the Banded Thong Sewing Pattern (Digital PDF Download). This beginner-friendly DIY sewing pattern is designed for stretch fabrics and works beautifully for pole fitness wear, rave outfits, cosplay costumes, performance stagewear, or even sporty spirit gear.
The banded design allows for fun customization—use contrasting colors to rep your favorite sports team, or keep it sleek and minimal for everyday wear. Whether you’re sewing for costuming, DIY lingerie, or festival fashion, this thong pattern is a must-have staple for your handmade wardrobe.
- Includes sizes XS-L
- One coverage option, thong back with wide front
- Formatted to print on US letter (8.5 x 11)
- Test square in US 2 x 2 inch and Metric unit 5.08 cm
- Pattern is color coded per size so you can make YOUR custom size
This is a DIGITAL product, available for instant download immediately after purchase. Due to the nature of this product, returns, exchanges, and refunds are not permitted.
What You Will Need
- ½ yard of 2-way or 4-way stretch fabric
- 1 ½ yards pre-cut bias tape
- Matching Thread
- Regular Home Sewing Machine
- Overlock/serger (optional but recommended)
Pattern AssemblyÂ
- Join the Thong Body (1) & (2)
- With right sides together, serge or sew the front (1) and back (2) pieces together at the side seams and crotch seams.
- A serger stitch is recommended for best stretch and durability.
- Prepare the Waistband (3)
- Cut two waistband pieces (2” wide). Lengths by size: available on the sewing pattern
- Join the short ends of the waistband pieces (3) together with a serger or stretch stitch.
- Make sure the fabric stretches horizontally around the waist.
- Attach the Waistband (3)
- Fold the waistband in half lengthwise, wrong sides together.
- Pin the folded band (3) to the inside of the thong (1) & (2) at the side seams, keeping the thong wrong side out.
- Serge the waistband (3) to the front and back top edges of the thong (1) & (2).
- Fold down the seam allowance and sew it flat using a coverstitch, zigzag stitch, or another stretch stitch. (optional step)
- Prepare the Leg Bands (4)
- Cut two leg bands (2” wide). Lengths by size: available on the sewing pattern
- Join the short ends of each leg bands (4) together with a serger or stretch stitch.
- Make sure the fabric stretches horizontally around the leg.
- Attach the Leg Bands (4)
- With the wrong side out of thong (1) & (2) pin the seam of each leg band (4) to the crotch seam of the thong.
- Stretch and pin evenly around the leg openings.
- Serge the leg bands to the thong.
- Sew the seam allowances flat with a coverstitch, zigzag stitch, or stretch stitch as in Step 3. (optional step)
- Quickie Tutorial Coming Soon!
