In this book, Pamela Powell takes a very practical approach, showing how to design and construct lingerie, sleepwear and foundation garments. Step-bystep illustrations demonstrate the basic blocks and show how to manipulate them into different styles. Advice is given about how to work with the speciality fabrics used in the industry including woven, knit, power stretch and bias-cut fabrics. Specially commissioned photographs and diagrams are used to showcase construction techniques specific to lingerie including boning, elastic and lace insertion and how and where to use the myriad of closures available. A final chapter on embellishment shows how to add unique and personal touches to garments and apply that luxurious finish

• Lingerie and foundations: a brief history from 1850
• Tools, supplies, and fabrics
• Designing and pattern drafting: slips, panties, and petticoats
• Designing and pattern drafting: sleepwear
• Construction techniques: slips, panties, petticoats, and sleepwear
• Designing and pattern drafting: foundations
• Construction techniques: foundations
• Designing and pattern drafting: the bra
• Construction techniques: the bra
• Embellishments and embroidery