Depends on the fabric; I've made underwear from cotton/spandex jersey using just a zigzag stitch on a sewing machine, and the undies have held up for a few years.
I also made a pair of culottes from heavy cotton terry, and the side seam stitches just fell straight apart after a couple wears.
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Date: 2024-03-22 08:11 pm (UTC)I also made a pair of culottes from heavy cotton terry, and the side seam stitches just fell straight apart after a couple wears.