Book

Morris, Karen.

Sewing lingerie that fits : stylish underwear, sleepwear, and loungewear for everyday living / Karen Morris.

Newtown, CT : Taunton Press, ©2001.

138 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

"The choices in ready-to-wear lingerie can be limited, especially for petite or plus-sized women. Quality at an affordable price is even harder to come by. Sewers can create a wardrobe of comfortable and attractive undergarments with this book. It includes complete instructions on fitting; as well as essential information on fabric selection, special notions, and construction details" -- from the publisher.

Lingerie.

Sleepwear.

Sewing.

Includes index.

What Is Lingerie? -- Lingerie As I See It -- Lingerie Meets Everyday Wear -- Lifestyle Loungewear -- Find Patterns to Please Yourself -- Fabrics and Other Things -- Choosing a Great Fabric -- Traditional Fabric Options -- Less Predictable Fabric Choices -- Selecting the Right Trims and Notions -- The Best Sewing Techniques -- Seam and Edge Finishes -- Elastic -- Straps -- Fitting and Creating Patterns -- Garment Style Determines Fit -- Good Fit Starts with Accurate Measuring -- Working with Commercial Patterns -- Creating a Pattern -- A Wrapped Half-Slip Pattern -- A V-Neck Camisole Pattern -- A Basic Panty Pattern -- All about Bras -- Anatomy of a Bra--Which Style Is Right for You? -- Options for Bra Patterns -- Your Choice of Fabrics -- The Facts about Fitting -- General Construction Techniques -- Converting a Bra Pattern to a Racer or V-Back -- Adding a Pocket for a Mastectomy Prosthesis -- Custom Details that Make It Your Own -- A Menu of Finishing Touches -- Fabric Dyes and Textile Paints -- Creating Designs with Dye -- Applique -- Machine Embroidery and Beading -- Silk Ribbon Details.

Publisher description

00051027

156158309X

9781561583096

45195566

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