Bruce: FreeSewing's Bruce Boxer Briefs
Designer Notes
I originally designed Bruce many years ago, and it’s gone through a couple of iterations since. Most notably, Bruce can now be adapted to not have any bulge, making it a fully gender-neutral design and a popular choice for people who want a express a more masculine look without sacrificing fit.
I have not worn any other underwear than Bruce for at least a decade. Suffice to say Bruce comes highly recommended.
joost
What You Need
To make Bruce, you will need the following:
- Basic sewing supplies
- About 1 meter (1.1 yards) of a suitable fabric (see Fabric options)
- Enough wide (3cm (1.2 inch) or wider) elastic to fit around your waist
- A serger, although you can survive without one
Fabric Options
You need a stretchy fabric for this pattern. Preferable something that is comfortable and soft to the touch, while allowing the skin to breathe.
I personally think that nothing can beat rayon for this pattern, although you can do with some other knit too, like jersey.
When in doubt, go for rayon.
Cutting Instructions
Bruce consists of a back, and two sides, insets and fronts.
- Main fabric
- Cut 1 back on the fold
- Cut 2 fronts
- Cut 2 insets
- Cut 2 sides
- back: Extra hem allowance at the leg
- front: Cut this twice