- Paperback: 138 pages
- Publisher: Taunton Press (May 1 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 156158309X
- ISBN-13: 978-1561583096
- Product Dimensions: 25.8 x 20.4 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 463 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #65,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
Morris, a contributing editor at Threads magazine, clearly gets a kick out of sewing, and here she communicates this enthusiasm to the reader while covering thoroughly such lingerie sewing-related subjects as selecting the right pattern and fabric, adapting patterns and fitting, and finishing and embellishing. For Morris, lingerie includes not only underwear but also sleepwear and loungewear. Included are many tips and ideas for sewing "outside the box." For example, why not wear your sheets to bed, making sleepwear out of cotton or flannel sheets? Why not turn an oversized shirt pattern into a loungewear top? Public and academic libraries with sewing collections should put this title on their short list.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Always trust a Taunton Book!!!,
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This review is from: Sewing Lingerie That Fits: Stylish Underwear, Sleepwear, and Loungewear for Everyday Living (Paperback)
If you are the least bit interested in constructing your own lingerie, don't waste your time on any other book, this book is the best!!Don't bother with books about nylon tricot. This book tells you about all of your fabric options. There is even information on using bed sheets! While other books stop at camisoles and half slips, Sewing Lingeries that Fits covers the mysterious subject of bra fitting and construction. And if you are into frou-frou and embellishments, there is even a section for you covering dyeing, beading, embroidery, etc. This book has lots of photos and lots of information crammed into it's 144 pages. GET THIS BOOK!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for advanced sewers, beginners might have trouble,
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This review is from: Sewing Lingerie That Fits: Stylish Underwear, Sleepwear, and Loungewear for Everyday Living (Paperback)
Beginners may find some of the instructions difficult to follow. I don't know where to find some of those lovely parts to make bras with--that's something I've long wanted to do, and previous attemps to make really good bras failed. I have taken their advice and used patterns and my own ideas for lingerie, but one day I want to draft my own French panty pattern. It takes a little measuring and drawing, but once you make your template I'm sure it works fine. I have used one of the Vogue shirt patterns they list for a pajama shirt (eliminating the cuffs on the sleeves), got another pattern for the bottoms, cut up an old sheet and trimmed the PJ's with a little lace. Looks great, and wasn't that difficult.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty, not practical,
By Shira L Jacobson (LA, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sewing Lingerie That Fits: Stylish Underwear, Sleepwear, and Loungewear for Everyday Living (Paperback)
Although this book has the beautiful layout of all Taunton books, it unfortunately lacks clarity. Many techniques desribed left me pondering how they actually work. The book does have some good general advice on selecting fabrics, and some possible ways to personalize your work. It might be worth a look, but the author seems to have some trouble when it comes to specific explanations. I'd be interested to see if anyone could figure out how to do a "turned lace hem" from the instructions.
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