KWIK SEW's Beautiful Lingerie is for everyone who loves to sew and a necessity for those who want to discover how easy and fun it is to make lingerie. With fancy laces and soft fabrics you can create beautiful lingerie that will not be duplicated.

The master patterns included in this book are for slips, camisoles, briefs, panties, teddies, nightgowns and robes. All styles are easy to make and designed for both woven and knit fabrics.

Create unlimited variations. from basic to elegant. Make it for yourself or give it as a gift.

The multi-sized master pattern is printed on durable white paper with colour coded lines for each size. The patterns are printed on both sides of the paper so we could include as many sizes and designs as possible. Trace the patterns using tracing paper or tracing cloth made of transparent pressed fibers.

All of the master pattern pieces include 1/4? (6 mm) seam allowances. This is the best seam allowance to use when sewing lingerie. You can use a regular sewing machine or a serger/overlock machine.

The master pattern includes five sizes from extra small to extra large. Patterns are made to fit specific body measurements with ease allowed for comfort and style. Before you trace the pattern, choose the size by comparing your measurements to the measurement chart.

Choose the size closest to your bust, waist and hip measurements. If in-between sizes, choose the larger size.

The book has sections on techniques and on how to use the
patterns to make whole garments. The patterns include a
camisole, half slip, chemise or full slip, teddy, panties,
nightgowns with different yokes, and robes. They are sized
XS-XL, which means bust measurement 31.5-45" and hips
32.25-47". They are to be cut on the straight grain of the
fabric when using knits and on the bias for wovens. They
are printed on both sides of the paper, so unless you don't
want the pattern on the back of the one you're using, trace
it onto other paper before you use it.

Some people have found that Kwik Sew's panties tend to be
cut too wide in the crotch, so it's a good idea check that
pattern against some of your ready-to-wear. Other than
that, their patterns seem to fit well and have the correct
sizing according to measurements.

The half slip is your basic two-piece elastic-waist version
like the kind you'd find in a store, with an optional slit.
The camisole and chemise have an M-shaped upper front edge,
curved shirttail hem, and narrow straps. The teddy is
closer fitting and designed for knits only, with wide
straps, princess seams, and an elastic waist. The
nightgowns and robes are the loose type gathered to a yoke,
but further along in the book there are explanations of how
to use the camisole or teddy bodice pattern pieces to make
closer-fitting gowns.

The book has a large, detailed section on how to use lace,
and another on different hem finishes. Near the back is a
section on how to make trims and applique. All these
sections have step-by-step instructions and good
illustrations. (If you prefer accompanying photographs
rather than drawings, try out Singer's Sewing Lingerie
book.) In the rest of this book there are lots of photos of
finished garments showing different design ideas and
explanations of how to use the patterns to accomplish them.
Even if you never use the patterns in the book, the
techniques described can be extremely useful on other
projects, even if they're not lingerie.


Kwik Sew's Beautiful Lingerie   June 12, 2000
 8 out of 47 found this review helpful

It's filled with ideas on making my own beautiful lingerie