For our quarter-century episode, I’m having a deep dive into the topic of handmade period pants with lingerie and pattern designer, Yelena Buck. If you’re a period haver, or there’s one in your close family, this episode might convince you to try making some if you haven’t already. We talk about the benefits of period pants in general, and self-made ones specifically, plus the ingredients that go into them, and how to launder them so they’ll last for many years. Yelena also expands on some of the other more sustainable aspects of her business, plus offers advice for garment makers who want to branch out into making undies, including ways to save money and resources whilst doing so. 



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Find Yelena’s business, Sew projects via its website HERE and Instagram feed HERE.



Yelena sewing in her narrow boat!





The Moontide Period Pants PDF pattern is available HERE. 





The kits (with or without pattern) including all materials required to make the period pants are available HERE.



Read my blog post reviewing the undies pattern and kit HERE. I love my teal version: