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Start by making a pattern from a pair of panties the size you want. Stretch the elastic out to get an accurate size and trace it onto a piece of paper. Leave a 1/4" along the sides for a seam allowance. Don't forget a piece for the lining in the crotch. (If the t-shirt you are using is a fairly heavy one, you may want to add some size all the way around, as it will not stretch as much as most underwear knits.)
Lay your pattern pieces over the logo, centering the design, and cut it out. (I had to do mine in 2 pieces to center the design, but I just added a little for the seam and sewed them together.)
Pin back to front at the sides and bottom. Pin the lining piece along the bottom too.
Sew the seams. Don't forget to use a knit needle and stretch stitch.
Trim any places where the edges don't quite meet up at the seams.
Pin the lining to the front at the top.
This step is optional -- Overcast the edges in a contrast color to give the appearance of lace. Or add lace! Whatever you want...
With an elastic bobbin, sew along all the outside edges. I ran 2 rows of shirring around the top edge for a little more elasticity. I also tried using baby elastic along the edges, but the shirring was easier. We'll see which one holds up better.
That's all!
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