US Patent 10285457 Garment with multilayer internal abdominal support panels

Making a control top garment includes forming a pocket bag from a first fused composite material and a second material, the first fused fabric composite having stretch and recovery properties in at least one direction thereof; and attaching the pocket bag to an garment by (i) attaching a first side of the pocket bag to a side of the garment; and (ii) attaching a second side of the pocket bag adjacent a connector of the garment.