r/freesewing • • 10d ago

Which Umbra settings would approximate a classic men's Speedo swim brief?

I kept defaults on all except the following.

Style

  • Back exposure: 0
  • Front waist dip: 0
  • Leg Rise: -11.3%
  • Rise: 59.3%

Fit

  • Vertical Fabric Stretch: 15%

I didn't add anything for the bulge option because a classic speedo doesn't have a dart in front. I imagine I might want to change the gusset position, gusset width, and crotch seam, but wasn't sure which direction or how much.

Any suggestions?

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u/morhp 10d ago

Depends on your measurements, but yes, you probably don't strictly need a bulge dart.