Lingerie Secrets [Paperback]

Jan Bones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 26, 2000

This book reveals the secrets for creating great-looking lingerie with a perfect fit. With more than 200 photographs and 60+ illustrations along with simple instructions, home sewers of all levels will breeze through the steps of pattern and fabric selection, drafting and altering patterns, working with speciality fabrics and notions, and creating a unique, personal fit, for special garments. Includes patterns for basic garments, tips and techniques for sewing with both knit and woven fabrics, and simple alterations for making speciality items out of basics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (June 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873418522
• ISBN-13: 978-0873418522
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #733,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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78 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars lingerie secrets, but not compleet, March 14, 2002

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Obistat "obistat" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lingerie Secrets (Paperback)

This is a beautiful book, with lots of pictures, including fitting advice. Some patterns are drafted from body measurements, and those can fit everyone. But others are only available in 4 or 5 different sizes, to be copied (and enlarged) from the book. Only one model of bra is included, and that is not a very supportive model, so not suitable for fuller figures. The book give many ideas for night wear and lounge wear, using both woven and knitted fabrics. Both design/drafting and sewing tips are included.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Tips, April 13, 2007

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Tamii - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lingerie Secrets (Paperback)

Many wonderful tips are given to get beginners and those with experience started with sewing basic, conventional lingerie. If you're looking for more provocative lingerie, you'll have to look elsewhere as this book just covers the basics of constructing conventional lingerie---a basic slip, half-slip, full coverage panty, light bra (for smaller sizes) and boxers. Instructions are given for making a pattern for the camisol and slips only. For the bra, panty and boxers, a pattern is given, but will need to be photocopied and expanded. The instructions given in this book are easy to follow and the pictures clearly illustrate the techniques being presented. Highly recommended for those who want to start making conventional lingerie/undies.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Terrific Book, September 20, 2008

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Gail Rodgers "moonwishes" (North East, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lingerie Secrets (Paperback)

The only bad thing about this book is the copy I got to see is a library book and to buy one, they are currently more than my budget allows! That being said, I love this book. Very ample, clear, color photographic illustrations. Choices on how to do something was given including instructions for a conventional bottom of the line sewing machine (as long as it can zigzag) and serger. I hate books that say there is only one way to sew a seam, she gives optional stitches or tells you how to trim with lace. We also learn how to use different elastics and when to use and how the clear elastic.

One of the best things about this book is she remembers those of us who aren't conventional skinny girls. She tells you how to make maternity panties and even a nursing nightie (which looks like you can take those instructions and make nursing tops also!). For those who may be disabled she explains how to make a full slip that buttons or snaps in the front so there is no need to pull itover your head and also shows how to makes a button closure wrap half slip for those with difficulty dressing themselves.

Even though some of the patterns in the book need enlarged, instructions are also given for how to convert a regular sewing pattern into slips and other garments. Almost all the designs and instructions given would actually be helpful in sewing your conventional camisole, slip and nightie sewing patterns.

I learned a lot about sewing just from reading through this book and will definitely be looking to adding it to my sewing reference library.