Kwik Sew's Beautiful Lingerie Staple Bound – May 1, 1990

Even though the styles of some of the garments that are in this book might seem "dated", it is a great book to have. The patterns are basic patterns that can be modified with a little bit of imagination, so you can make the items as simple or as fancy as you want. The true value of these books by Kerstin Martensson is the instructions she gives. She shows how to do everything step by step, very clearly, and she gives you a few basic tips on how to modify these patterns to get an almost unlimited array of garments.The other valuable thing about these books is that the master pattern that it has comes in several sizes, usually from Small to XL, so you can do stuff not only for yourself but as gifts for your mother, daughter, or a friend. The only thing that is missing from this book, which is a pity, is a basic bra pattern. A classic brief and a high cut brief patterns are included, which have suited me perfectly. Kwik Sew offers other patterns for lingerie that are sold on their website; I have completed my "undewear" patterns by purchasing a bra pattern that I love from Kwik Sew's site.I own not only this book but also "Kwik Sew Swim and Action Wear" (which include swimsuits, leotards and other garments) and the one named "Easy Sewing the Kwik Sew Way". Both those books, along with this one, have allowed me to make myself a complete wardrobe that I have enjoyed wearing.

I bought this intending to make a long and short half slip when I couldn't find one. I was amazed at how easy that was so, with some extra fabric and some beautiful lace trim I had squirreled away forever, I whipped up a teddy-the results were amazing. While showing my projects off to friends and family I got a LOT of requests for one for them too so I started churning out teddys, half slips, baby dolls, panties nighties. Perfect gifts for birthdays and showers. I am truly amazed at how pretty and expensive these things are and how truly easy they are to make. The ones with contrasting lace trims are as pretty as anything you could buy at a fraction (fraction should have been in caps) of the cost overall, I am blown away at how easy these projects are to make.

The book itself is in good condition, but missing the pattern pages needed to work with the information in the book.

Used book which I knew. I paid $22.88 and the book had a sticker for $12.95. The book has a tear and had many creases plus master patterns was missing. I’m returning the book.

This is a classic in the sewing world. There are basic patterns for all sorts of lingerie in the master pattern set, and the directions for sewing lingerie are of course wonderfully done, as this was in the good old days of KWIK SEW when it was all Kerstin Martensson. She passed away some years ago and now KWIK SEW is a Simplicity name. Grab this book to learn the basics of construction for lingerie, and overlook the comments about "outdated". Imagination will allow anyone to construct what they would want in a look, using the techniques this book covers. Lace attachment alone is worth the price. Every technique from lingerie elastic application to lace inserts is here. I bought it to use the techniques, not the patterns so much. But I find the patterns very good, They are well drafted and give you a start to many a lovely garment.

Every sewist need this book. The author, Kerstin Martensson, was a visionary. She developed Kwik Sew sewing patterns. This book is a master class on sewing beautiful lingerie. She makes it look easy, which ultimately, it is. With the right materials and instructions.

Great book....very easy to follow instructions and all items are so pretty.

This book was very well priced, and easy to understand. I love that it comes with all the patterns in there, while some of the underwear is a bit dated its still something that you can wear today. the pictures are great. all in all a great book